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Brake Shoe Adjuster
The brake shoe adjuster is a part of drum brakes that pushes the brake shoe out as the brake lining wears. It contains a threaded bolt that resets the starting position with an adjuster lever. As the
created: Jun 1, 2010 - last edited: Jun 1, 2010 - category: BrakesBrake shoes out of adjustment
Brake shoes contain an adjuster that resizes the gap of the shoe and drum as the lining wears. If the adjuster is over wound, the shoe will continuously make contact with the drum, causing the brakes
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 1, 2010 - category: BrakesBrake switch stuck
The brake switch contains a button the is pressed when the brake pedal is pressed. This button may become stuck, preventing the brake lights from turning off.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 1, 2010 - category: LightsBrake wear indicators touching
Some brake pads have built in bars that will squeak when pad surface is worn out. These are meant to indicate to the driver that the brake pads need replacing. The brake pads wear under normal drivi
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 4, 2010 - category: BrakesBrakes
A brake or brakes refers to the system of stopping an automobile. The system involves a brake pedal, master cylinder, brake fluid, brake lines, and brake pads. The brakes slow the wheel speed of a ve
created: Mar 3, 2009 - last edited: Mar 1, 2011 - category: BrakesBreaker Plate
The breaker plate is the movable plate inside the distributor that holds the points and condenser.
created: Mar 18, 2010 - last edited: Mar 18, 2010 - category: IgnitionBroken hardware in a drum brake system
Drum brakes contain a few parts that can break off. If one of these parts finds its way that they become lodged, the brakes may lock up or be unable to function.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jul 7, 2010 - category: BrakesBroken hot/cold switch
If the hot/cold switch is broken, you will not be able to adjust the vehicle's interior temperature through the vents. It could be as simple as a disconnected knob, or the switch itself may need repla
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 4, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesBroken motor/transmission mount
A broken engine or transmission mount will increase the vibration of the engine and can lead to further damage. The engine mounts are made of rubber or other impact absorbing material and dampen the v
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Feb 3, 2011 - category: Transmission and ClutchBroken or burnt out tail light bulbs
The tail light bulbs are like any other light bulb. They can be burnt out or broken. This will make it difficult for other drivers to see you at night. Even worse, they will not be able to see that yo
created: Aug 21, 2008 - last edited: Jun 5, 2010 - category: Lights
