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How to tell if your drum brakes need changing?
Still found on many cars, especially older ones and some commercial vehicles, drum brakes may look a bit alien and outdated compared to disc brakes. Although the technology is not new, drum brakes are still factory fitted on the rear of new cars. Drum brakes have two common configurations on the rear axle; combined handbrake and foot brake shoes and handbrake only shoes. Handbrake only shoes are often fitted inside the disc rotor, like standard drum brakes, and are normally sealed away. This makes visually checking for wear and tear not easy. How do drum brakes work? Drum brakes slow down the car by pressing a brake shoe against the inside of the drum brake, the rotating component that spins with the wheels. The drum is made from an iron alloy that is specially formulated to be extremely long lasting. The brake shoes consist of a friction lining bonded to a metal backing plate. How to tell if your brake shoes need changing?
When replacing brake shoes, choose Bendix Brake Shoes for stopping power, low noise and dust, and durability. Specially formulated for all driving conditions, you can put your foot down with confidence, every time. Bendix products are available from leading automotive stockist. Click HERE to locate your nearest stockist. Follow us on our Facebook page for the latest news, technical bulletins and product releases: www.facebook.com/bendixworkshop Last edited by Bendix; 08-12-2016 at 10:22 AM. |
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