Drum Brake System: Description and Operation

Drum Brake Assembly:

This vehicle's rear wheel drum brakes are a two shoe leading/trailing internal expanding type, with an automatic self adjuster mechanism. The automatic self adjuster mechanism used on this vehicle is a new design and functions differently than the screw type adjusters used in the past. This new self adjuster is still actuated each time the vehicle's service brakes are applied. This new automatic adjuster mechanism is located directly below the rear wheel cylinder in the area where the screw adjuster was located. The original equipment rear drum brake assemblies used on this vehicle are supplied by Varga N.A. Inc.