Adjusting Drum Brakes

Why is it important to adjust drum brakes properly?

• To ensure the vehicle stops safely and efficiently

• To increase the speed of the vehicle

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To enhance the vehicle's appearance

What happens if a drum brake has been adjusted too tightly?

• The brake will not engage properly.

• The brake will overheat and wear out quickly.

• The brake will make a squeaking noise.

• The brake will function normally.

What is the consequence of brake shoes not being adjusted tight enough?

• Increased stopping distance

• Improved fuel efficiency

• Reduced brake wear

• Enhanced vehicle acceleration

The distance between the brake shoes affects their movement by:

• Increasing the distance increases movement

• Decreasing the distance increases movement

• Distance does not affect movement

• Distance affects only when brakes are applied

What occurs automatically in the drum brakes found in modern cars when the hand brake or foot brake is operated?

• The automatic mechanism adjusts the gap between the brake shoes and drum

• The brake fluid is released

• The brake pads retract

• The brake lights turn on

Why should you retract the automatic adjustment as much as possible after installing new brake shoes?

• To ensure proper alignment of the brake shoes

• To prevent the brakes from overheating

• To allow the brake shoes to wear evenly

• To make it easier to mount the brake drum

What should you check after placing the brake drum over the brake shoes?

• The alignment of the brake shoes

• The tightness of the wheel nuts

• The condition of the brake fluid

• The level of the engine oil

What is used by mechanically operated hand brakes to function?

• Hydraulic fluid

• Bowden cable

• Electric motor

• Pneumatic system

What should you do if the hand brake is adjusted too tightly?

• Tighten the mechanism further

• Loosen the mechanism a bit

• Replace the brake shoes

• Engage the hand brake

Fill in the blank: Only adjust the hand brake adjustment mechanism once the ______ have been properly adjusted.

• brake shoes

• brake pads

• brake drums

• brake cables