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What would cause one of your rear drums brakes to brake more than the others?
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∙ 13y ago
It could be a bad cylinder, bad springs, bad emergency brake, or could need to be adjusted.
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What is the purpose of brake shoes?
Brakes shoes are those parts that are located on the back of the brakes to help keep the drums and rotors in place. Some cars has wheel cylinders and others have brake shoes.
When putting on the brakes to slow down from a high speed the car shakes what can cause this problem?
Warped brake rotors/drums.
Do new brake drums need to be cut?
Brake drums can not be cut. The shoes inside can be replaced.Only disc brakes(rotors) can cut.
Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydrolic brakes?
brake drums are located where
What do you do if the brake light in your car comes on?
Check that the hand brake is not applied. Check the conditions of your brakes like the drums check if there any grooves or are hot to the touch. If you feel any grooves replaces brakes and lathe the drums or replace the drums aswell.
Is brake calipers necessary for brake drums?
There are no calipers used with brake drums. Brake drums work with curved brake pads pressing against the inside circular surface of the drum when the brakes are applied. These pads are held in place and pushed by a spring and lever assembly that is mounted to a steel plate attached to the wheel or axle of the car. This plate does not move. Calipers are used with disc brakes to hold the brake pads on both sides of the disc brake and to apply them against the disc when the brakes are applied.
Why does rear end shake when hitting brakes?
rear brake drums or rotors are out of round.
How do you adjust the emergency brake on the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero hand lever actuated?
at the rear brakes. remove wheels, & brake drums, adjust rear brakes to specs, and the E-brake will automatically be adjusted.
Why does your brake pedal vibrate and a grinding noise when braking only when coming to a stop?
The brake pads or brake shoes are worn and rubbing against the rotor or drum, Disc brakes use brake pads and brake drums use brake shoes. Need to get them replaced before they cause too much damage or you will wind up with repairs or replacement of the rotors or drums also.
Does a 1994 ford explorer have brake drums?
Yes , on the back wheels ( disc brakes on the front )
Honda civic ex 1999 back brake?
what is the question about the back brakes?? they are usually drums
Should you do brakes rotors and shocks or bring it to mechanic?
you might have to bring it to a brake lave to size up the rotors and brake drums.
