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Does the use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine?
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Why drum brake is preferred for vehicle?
Disc brakes are actually preferred on vehicles because they cool more quickly then drum brakes, which allows them to be more effective at braking. However, many cars have rear drum brakes because they are cheaper and easier to replace, and as the rear brakes actually do not have much of an effect on overall braking, it is not necessary to have disc brakes.
If the machine air system on a dump truck does not build up to the required pressure what effect does this have on the braking system?
The brakes will remain on, air pressure is required to release the brakes
What is the effect on the remaining sets of brake shoes if one set of brake shoes were poorly adjusted?
It would require the other sets of brakes to do more than their share of braking resulting in overheating and damage.
What is proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Step on brake until the brake peddle starts to shake and make sure that it continues to until the car comes to a complete stop. (the vibration is a warning that the anti-lock system is working and there is no more braking effect available)This ensures you are getting as much from the brakes as is possible.If you need to steer the car while braking this way move the steering GENTLY!!
Can a vacuum leak cause braking problems in a jeep yj?
On a vehicle equipped with power brakes the answer is yes. The P/B booster works on vacuum, so if the leak were severe enough it would make the brake pedal be very hard to push. Other than that, as vacuum leak would have no effect on braking.
What is the braking effect system on a truck?
Depending on what the truck is, it may have air brakes, air-over-hydraulic brakes, or hydraulic brakes. Air brakes may be foundation brakes, to include flat cams (very rarely seen), S-cams (the most common), or wedge brakes (not so common anymore, although they are sometimes used on the steer axles of heavy haulers and vocational trucks), or they might be disc brakes, or now, even piston brakes (as far as I know, UPS is the only major carrier which uses them). Depending on country, truck brakes will either use ABS (in N. America) or EBS (in Europe).
Wet roads reduce traction but have no effect on braking distance.?
True
Does friction effect braking force?
Most certainly for without friction the braking system would fail no matter how much force was applied.
Does water effect efficiency of the braking system?
yes, if water comes into contact with the brake disk, braking will be affected dramatically. its only once this coating of water has been removed soes the pad contact the disk. It is for this reason that manufacturers recommend lightly applying the brakes after going through deep water to remove any water (Some new cars do this automatically)
Do trailer brakes automatically lock when the air lines have been disconnected?
Air pressure within the air braking system of a tractor-trailer (or large truck) is what prevents the brakes from being applied. The pressure of the air pushes back a large spring at each wheel. The large spring will apply the brakes when there is no pressure in the system. When the driver steps on the brake pedal, air is released out of the system and the brakes are applied. When the driver's foot comes off the brake pedal, air is quickly pumped back into the system and the brakes are released. Disconnecting the air line has the same effect on the trailer's brakes. Air is released from the system, and the brakes are applied. It is not the brakes themselves that lock. Application of the brakes causes the wheels to lock.
What would cause a burnt smell from the rear of a 2001 Chrysler 300M whenever you stop?
check your parking brake adjustment, the cable may be sticking and causing the shoes to ride on the drums all of the time, also when the shoes become severely worn the brake parts can bind causing the same effect. answer i would check for oil leaking onto one of your brakes you only smell it when stopping the oil on breaks will get hot and burn when braking. oil on brakes also reduces effective braking in vehicle
Will new shocks and brakes effect your new alignment?
no
