While most consumer vehicles will opt for disc brakes these days, commercial vehicles are still opting for the older drum ...

The brake drum mounts to the wheel hub and encloses two brake shoes, a wheel cylinder, a series of springs, and other small parts. Like disc brakes, drum brakes rely on hydraulic fluid and friction.

A drum brake system, including the drum, brake shoes, and brake cylinder is explained, with guidelines for maintenance and inspection.

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 ...

Drum brakes are found in classic cars and even some modern machines, and replacing them may seem difficult—it isn’t!

Also, unless you work on drum brakes on a regular basis, you'll need a service manual specific to your car. JACK IT UP. Start by loosening all the lug nuts on the rear wheels.

Drum replacement hardware kit, shoes, pliers, screwdriver, Spring set, wire brush, needlenose pliers, protective eyewear, and of course, brake clean. I’m Larry Kosilla, pro detailer and trainer ...

Drum brakes are a little more difficult to describe. Imagine a straight-sided bowl or baking pan, and you’d be pretty close to what the drum part of drum brakes looks like — though they’re ...

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.