Drum brakes, shown in Figure 14-5, are the oldest type of brakes still on the road. Their main advantage is that they require less hydraulic pressure to stop your vehicle because the brake shoes tend ...

Visiting an auto repair shop is less stressful when you understand what the mechanic tells you about your car. To help with ...

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New cars have become much more expensive over the past few years, leading many people to repair their old car instead of replacing it with a new one. However, the rising average age of cars on U.S.

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As you can see in Figure 15-3, you have to remove a bunch of stuff to get to a drum brake. The steps here explain how to do so and what to look for when you finally get to your brakes. Caution: ...