December 10, 2014
Please answer the following questions and watch the provided video before tomorrow's class.
Printable Questions
Why is the backing plate important?
What is self-energizing about drum brakes?
What is the difference between duo-servo and leading trailing brake systems?
Why would some drums have cooling fins?
Draw the anatomy of a wheel cylinder.
What is the process in inspecting a wheel cylinder?
Which shoe is shorter, which is longer in a duo-servo system?
What is the purpose of a drum brake self adjuster?
How are parking brakes applied in drum brake systems?
Describe the manufacturer specifications for brake drums.
Printable Questions
Why is the backing plate important?
What is self-energizing about drum brakes?
What is the difference between duo-servo and leading trailing brake systems?
Why would some drums have cooling fins?
Draw the anatomy of a wheel cylinder.
What is the process in inspecting a wheel cylinder?
Which shoe is shorter, which is longer in a duo-servo system?
What is the purpose of a drum brake self adjuster?
How are parking brakes applied in drum brake systems?
Describe the manufacturer specifications for brake drums.
