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Yes, it's very dangerous. The brake drum is made from cast iron which is very brittle. If that crack opens up and spreads, it could cause the brake shoe to bind and put your car into a skid.
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A brake drum that is cracked should be?
replaced
What causes back end wobbling when braking?
worn out pad, warped rotor, broken brake caliper (or cracked drum, if drum brakes)
When you brake your car makes a knocking noise at the back right of the car?
With rear drum brake:-The brake drum may be out of round or may have a rust spot in it. -The brake drum may be cracked.With rear disc brake:-The brake disc may have extreme lateral runout or be mounted improperly. -The brake disc may be cracked. This would be dangerous-Combination of soft brake pads and a directional finish on the disc surface. A directional finish may go away with use and take the noise with it.Regardless of brake type:A brake disc or drum mounted to a bent hub flange or bent axle shaft can cause this noise.
How do you repair drum brake on 1994 gmc sierra?
Brake drums can be resurfaced by turning the brake drum in a brake drum lathe. When the brake drum has deep grooves in it, it cannot be repaired.
What is the function of a drum brake?
A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum. The term drum brake usually means a brake in which shoes press on the inner surface of the drum.
What is the average life of brake and drum linings?
As per driving conditions .but 2 years or 8oooo kms.
What is the function of a drum?
A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum. The term drum brake usually means a brake in which shoes press on the inner surface of the drum.
What does squeeking brakes mean?
Drum brake? Could indicate a build up of excessive dust in drums -remove drum and clean Disc brake? wear indicators are letting you know it is time for replacement pads. Could also be a sign of cracked or glazed brake pads/shoes. Have your brakes inspected soon.
What are the two main components of the drum brake system?
The drum and the brake shoes.
In what situation is drum brake better than disc brake?
In case of cost..drum brake is better than disc brake.
What would be cause for continuous bump in driver rear wheel area of 1999 Ford F150 XLT when driving forward and occasional grabbing and nearly locking up of driver side rear wheel?
Rear drum brakes or disc?? Drum brakes: Drum out of round, axel seal leaking oil onto shoes, hold down kit came apart causing shoes to jam, parking cable stuck, cracked drum(hardly ever), seized wheel cylinder. Disc: Rotor out of round, seized caliper, cracked rotor (hardly ever), Seized parking brake cable, broken parking brake shoes or hardware jamming up inside rotor
What is the purpose of a drum brake?
The purpose of a drum brake is to come to a complete stop with any veichle that may have drum brakes in the rear of the car.
