Servicing and repair of braking systems complete.

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2. Description of how the leading shoe on a drum brake system is pulled by the drum such as to
increase its braking effect.
3. Better cooling. Brake dust is cleaned from the system with the hydraulic oil.
4. Multiple discs can be used giving more braking power from the same system. Brake discs can
be much larger while still taking up little space allowing the system to be stacked up giving
more braking surface allowing for brakes to stop the vehicle faster.
5. A. Hygroscopic is when something absorbs moisture
B. Brake fluid absorbs water and that water can cause rust in the system, the water boils at a
lower temperature so the water can evaporate as the brakes go off leaving air in the brake
system and causing the foot brake to not respond correctly.
C. Change or bleed brake fluid.
6. Viscose. Needs to be able to protect the brake system from rust. Must be able to cool the
system.
7. The brakes start to fail with longer stopping time compared to new brakes for the same
machine.
8. To assist the operator in using the brake system.
9. A. Check for scoring on the drum. Check for ovality
B. Check for friction material loss. Check for seizure or excessive play.
C. Check for play between parts. Check for excessive wear or cracking/damage.
10. Braking efficiency is how well the brakes work and how long it takes for the brakes to stop a
vehicle.
11. Park on a hill. Take off the parking brake and roll down the hill, firmly press the brakes and
see how long it takes to stop the vehicle.
12. A. On a drum brake seizure can cause one side of brakes to not be released which could
cause this effect. On wet braking systems a lack of pressure in the brakes can cause this
effect because there is little to no pressure taking the brakes off.
B. Damaged tyres, suspension faults.
13. Heavy scoring and excessive loss of friction material.
14. Air in the brake system due to water evaporating in the brake system.