Drum brakes are in common use by many major automobile manufacturers. When the driver of the vehicle steps on the brake pedal, hydraulic fluid under pressure goes through the brake lines which lead to the brakes, the brake shoes are forced outwards by a hydraulic cylinder, the shoes come into direct contact with the rotating brake drum and the cars movement is halted. Drum brakes are often installed only on the rear wheel, high performance disc brakes are used on the front wheels; this is because the front brakes provide the majority of the braking power. Brakes, regardless of whether they are drums at the rear or discs in the front are extremely important to vehicle safety and periodically brake service in Fort Wayne IN is required.
Drum brakes are not new; they have been in constant use on vehicles since the early 1900s. Over the years drum brakes have been refined but the basic design has changed little. The brake drum rotates with the wheel; brake shoes are stationary inside the drum. When the driver applies pressure to the brake pedal the shoes move into contact with the rotating drum, the result is slowing and stopping of the vehicle. Brake pads are manufactured using materials that can tolerate a great deal of heat; this is necessary due to high heat caused by the friction between the two surfaces.
Obviously disc brakes do the same job, the stop the vehicles motion, however the brake shoe is in the form of a pad mounted to a movable caliper and the brake drum is in the form of a rotating disc. As disc brakes are better at stopping a vehicle they are used on the front wheels while drum brakes are used on the rear wheels. The fact that drum brakes are less efficient than disc brakes is not a problem, the combination of the two are perfectly adequate for the majority of passenger cars. Four wheel disc brakes are used extensively on higher performance vehicles where stopping power needs are greater.
In the event the brake pads for drum brakes or the brake pads for disc brakes become worn there is a need for brake service in Fort Wayne IN. Worn brake pads are not only potentially dangerous, the brakes loose efficiency. It is important for a vehicle owner to check the condition of the brakes regularly and arrange for service or replacement when necessary. Visit website for more information.
If you need brake service in Fort Wayne IN you are invited to take your car to Kruse Automotive Service. Drum brakes and disc brake service and repair is undertaken by skilled and trusted mechanics who guarantee their work.
