Bendix style brakes (almost all cars and trucks), short shoe to the front.---- Lockheed style brakes, usually used on small scooters, mini bikes etc.(anchored at one end), short shoe to the rear.
short in brake light switch located on brake pedal
The short time off the brakes does not allow for brake cooling
Short on the front, long on the rear.
The short shoe goes on the front
pressing on the brake pedal lightly for a short distance
The rubber seals in the brake system will be ruined in a short time rendering the brakes useless.
The short shoe always goes to the front.
towards the front of the vehicle
FRONT SIDE
you've got a faulty switch which is located above the brake pedal.. or a short circuit
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