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Brakes work going backwards better than going forwards?
If your brakes work going backwards better than forwards, you should replace your front brakes. You can get your rotors turned to save time, as well.
Why are your brakes so tight on your car?
it helps you stop better and if they get loser they will still work to a certain extent
Do drum brakes work better than disk brakes?
No, they are inferior to disc brakes. Drum brakes were used from the beginning of the auto up until the late 60s. Drum brakes are more prone to overheating than disc brakes. Disc brakes also shed water much better than drum brakes which improves stopping distance in wet conditions. Disc brakes apply pressure more evenly than drum brakes thus improving stopping distance. Disc brakes are superior in every way.
How do you test your bike brakes?
slowly push it along then pull the brakes, if it stops, THE BRAKES WORK!!! if it keeps going, THE BRAKES DON'T WORK!!! IT'S ROCKET SCIENCE!!!
What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?
Compressed air.
How do power brakes work?
they do
When are drum brakes better than disc brakes?
Disc brakes tend to dissipate heat better and do not collect nearly as much dust as drum brakes (which traps the brake dust in the drum with nowhere to go), so disc brakes will work better as a rule. Pad wear tends to be more even. Also, the rear wheel cylinders do not rust out and fail as often as with drum brakes.The drawbacks are with discs are:1) When using metal-based pads (common these days), disc rotors tend to warp far more often, especially on the front. They will tend to squeal more unless anti-squeal shims are fitted to the back of the pads.2) Drum brakes warm up faster in very cold weather.3) Loose gravel stones wedged between the rotor and calipers will cause damage.4) When driving through wheel-deep water, disc brakes (especially with metal-based pads) do not work as well as drums until the rotors spin the water off.5) When used as a parking brake, rear drums tend to work better.There is no situation they are better. Disc brakes are superior in every way.When used as a parking brake the drums tend to work better.
How do you fix brakes that dont work after putting on new pads?
bleed brakes
If you brakes are wet should you dry the brakes by driving slowly in low gear while applying the brakes?
Yes, that will work.
Do Antilock brakes really work?
They work great. Try it on ice compared to regular brakes. I am a certified mechanic and I was amazed. fb
How many brakes do you get if you work nine and one half hours in Oklahoma?
It is unlikely that you will get any brakes unless you work in the automotive sector.
How do you adjust truck brakes?
You don't give the make or model, but on most older trucks if it has disc brakes, they are self adjusting. If you have rear drum brakes, most of those, you put the truck in reverse, go back till you reach say 5 mph, then hit the brakes. This turns a self adjusting start screw. Back up and hit the braks agin and again till the brakes work better. If it still don't work you may just have to have need pads and/or shoes. HTH, Chuck
