Drum Brakes

Two different categories

of drum brakes
 Non-servo  Servo
 Non-Servo
 OnFront Wheel Drive (FWD)
vehicles it is necessary to have a
more ineffective brake on the
rear of the car.
Non-Servo
Servo Action
The rear
shoe does
most of the
work

Wedging
action
 Non Servo brake
lining

 Servo Brake
lining
• Primary
• Secondary
 It is very important that
the Primary shoe is always
facing toward the front of
the car
 The Secondary shoes
always face toward the
rear of the car
 Drum Removal
 Groves from
the rivets
wearing into
the drum.
 The last brake
job...the drums
weren’t turned
Drum Removal
Drum Removal
Things To Look For
 Worn Drums

 Scored
 Bell
Mouthed
 Concaved
 Max. Drum size

Why is this
important
Check the Wheel Cylinders for
leaks
 Adjusters

 Check them for

wear

 Frozen
 Axle Seals
 InsideLeak
 Outside Leak