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Handbrake cable layouts vary from car to car, but have only a limited range of types of componen...
Check drum brakes at least every six months, 6,000 miles or 10,000 km, or as recommended in the ...
Brake fluid is generally renewed when a leaking or sticking wheel cylinder on a drum brake is re...
A typical braking system uses disc brakes at the front of the car and drum brakes at the rear....
It is vital to know when disc-brake pads need replacing. Some makers state a minimum safe thickn...
Most car manufacturers recommend renewing the hydraulic brake fluid every 18 to 24 months. The fl...
If a master cylinder is leaking replace it. The cylinder is usually mounted on the bulkhead sepa...
A spongy feel or increased pedal travel as you apply the footbrake could indicate a leak or air ...
If you have tightened the brake shoes so that there is no excess travel before they come on, yet...
The handbrake on most cars is a mechanical linkage of rods and cables, operated by a lever on th...
The fluid in the car's braking system runs from the master cylinder to the brakes themselves mai...
Checking the condition of your car's brake pipes is a job that is all too easy to forget because...
Most cars are still fitted with drums on the back wheels with the handbrake operating directly o...
As well as being a legal requirement, it is also an essential safety measure that your brake lig...