2. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Wheel Cylinders
๏ Two pistons, a spring, sealing cups or seals, two links,
and the cylinder body
๏ Bleeder must be positioned at highest point when
mounting cylinder
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3. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Brake Shoes
๏ Provide mounting area for friction material
๏ Return springs hold brake shoes away from drum
until force is applied
๏ Shoes can require mounting instructions
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4. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Brake Linings
๏ Thickness, positioning, and shape may be different on
each lining for one wheel
๏ Secondary shoe may be shorter and thinner than
primary shoe
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5. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Brake Linings
๏ Brake linings are heat-resistant
๏ Copper, brass, zinc, and other materials have replaced
asbestos
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6. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Servo Action
๏ Some systems use a stationary anchor to hold lower
end of shoe in place
๏ Servo systems use force of one shoe to increase force
applied to another shoe
๏ Decrease stopping distance and force required
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9. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Brake Self-Adjusters
๏ Drum brakes require mechanical adjusters
๏ Some brake systems require periodic adjustment
๏ Others adjust shoes automatically as brakes are used
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10. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Brake Self-Adjusters
๏ Automatic adjusters can be actuated by application of
brake pedal or parking brake
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11. Drum Brake Components and
Operation
๏ Drums
๏ Cover brake mechanisms
๏ Provide a location for shoes to press against for
braking
๏ Interior surface must be machined smooth
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12. Parking Brake Operation
๏ Holds vehicle in place once it is stopped
๏ Foot- or hand-operated brakes are used to set the
brake
๏ Systems have cable attached to hand or pedal
assembly to actuate rear brakes
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