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Have you ever wanted to
know more about your auto repairs,

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but were afraid to
ask your mechanic?

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This brief video provides
you with information designed to

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help you make the
right decisions about your auto

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repairs. On many vehicles,

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drum brakes are an integral
part of breaking system.

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When so equipped,

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they are typically found at
the rear wheels of your vehicle.

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They not only slow
and stop your vehicle,

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but also may function as
the parking or emergency brake.

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Drum breaks work on the same
principle as disc brakes,

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but when the brakes are
applied hydraulic press her forces the

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brake shoes out against the
inside of the brake drum to

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create the necessary friction required
to slow and stop the

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vehicle. When the pressure
is released, return springs,

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pull the shoes back to
the original position,

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allowing the wheel
to turn freely.

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Springs lose their resiliency and
brake shoes and drums wear

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out over time.

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We recommend inspecting both
front and rear brakes regularly.

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Replacing brake shoes when
the remaining friction material is

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measured at two
millimeters or less.

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Break drums when they
exceed their maximum diameter and

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break hardware as required.

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Ask your service advisor to
measure the thickness of the

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drums every time your breaks
are serviced as worn out drums

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might not have enough metal left
for safe braking. And over time,

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brake drums may wear unevenly
causing vibration and or noise.

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A worn out brake drum may
contribute to premature breaks you wear,

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which leads to more frequent
shoe replacement and cost of

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repair. From a
safety standpoint,

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worn break drums may
dramatically increase the

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distance for you to stop. Pasa
vehicle to pull to one side or

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resulted a loss of control
which could cause injury to you

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and possibly others. Now,

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let you break drum
maintenance has no environmental impact.