which of the following statements about drum brakes equipped with star wheel automatic adjuster is correct? a) the adjustment mechanism is located on the primary shoe b)they are set to adjust when the vehicle is moving forward c)the adjustment mechanism is located at secondary shoe d)they automatically adjust when the brakes are not applied

which of the following statements about drum brakes equipped with star wheel automatic adjuster is correct? a) the adjustment mechanism is located on the primary shoe b)they are set to adjust when the vehicle is moving forward c)the adjustment mechanism is located at secondary shoe d)they automatically adjust when the brakes are not applied

Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133612315

Author:Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson

Publisher:Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson

Chapter51: Drum Brakes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9RQ: Which of the following statements about drum brake shoes is not true? Web thickness varies only with...

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