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Drum Brake System: Description and Operation







REAR DRUM BRAKES





All rear drum brake equipped vehicles feature 228mm rear drum brakes sales code designated BRB or BRK. The drum brakes are all two-shoe (7), internal-expanding type with an automatic adjuster screw.

Each rear drum brake consists of these major components as well as the attaching hardware:

- Drum (3)
- Shoes (7)
- Support Plate (6)
- Wheel Cylinder (5)

The rear drum brakes also serve as part of the parking brake system. Description and Operation