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Study Guide Answers
1. The linings of primary and secondary brake shoes are different in what two ways?
lining length and thickness
2. What do you have to do to the car before you can do any work on the rear wheels?
jack the car up and lower it onto jack stands
3. What do you do with the brake drums that you remove?
take them to the shop to have them turned
4. What supplies do you need when cleaning the brake?
brake cleaner and a catch basin
5. Why is it helpful to work on one side at a time?
You can use the other side as a reference.
6. Why should you wet the brake when cleaning it?
So that when scrubbing the brake, you don't stir up asbestos dust, which can be dangerous when inhaled.
7. List two things that must be removed form the brake before removing the brake shoes.
brake springs and self-adjusting cable clip
8. What should you remove from the brake shoes after taking them off the brake?
emergency brake bar and cable
9. How do you remove the wheel cylinder?
Remove the brake and bolts from the back of the cylinder.
10. Use a wire brush and brake cleaner to clean the _______________ plate.
backing
11. Why should you put white lube on the backing plate?
It lubricates the brake shoes and keeps them from squeaking when braking.
12. What should you put back on the new brake shoe before putting the shoe in place?
emergency brake lever
13. List the parts that need to be replaced when re-assembling the brake.
shoes and connecting springs, cable, emergency brake lever, self-adjuster, turned drum
14. How many people are needed to bleed the brakes?
two
15. What is the last step in the re-assembly?
replace the wheel
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