Exam 51: Drum Brakes

List at least four components of a wheel cylinder.

Technician A says brake shoe return springs can be separately hooked into a link or a guide. Technician B says the springs may be strung between the shoes. Who is correct?

Brake shoes containing significant amounts of ____________________ dust can be a potential health hazard.

Drum brake hardware includes return springs, holddown parts, and linkages.

In normal forward braking, the friction developed by the primary lining is greater than the secondary lining.

When must a wheel cylinder be replaced?

To dissipate the heat from braking, the brake drum acts as a heat ____________________.

Before removing the drum on a nondriven wheel, you should remove _____________.