Note: The rim-brake instructions here are only for swappable pads in systems that have separate brake pads and shoes. Some inexpensive brakes feature one-piece shoe/pads that must be unbolted.

Replacing the brake shoes and wheel seals on a heavy-duty vehicle is critical for maintaining the truck’s braking efficiency and preventing costly repairs down the road. Worn-out brake shoes can ...

They resist the natural wear of the friction material (brake pads and shoes) that must take place during the braking process, consequently loss of braking power takes place.

Brake linings should be replaced before they completely wear away – resulting in metal-on-metal contact between the brake shoe and the brake drum, which causes potentially catastrophic component ...

Regardless of the type of brake system your car has, those brake pads or shoes require replacements after extended use, as well as regular inspections to check for damage and wear.

With drum brakes, a hollow metal drum is attached to the wheel and when hydraulic pressure is applied via the brake pedal and braking system it forces "shoes" within the drum to apply friction to its ...

Marathon Brake Systems recently introduced new products for heavy-duty trucks -- brake shoes, lined brake shoes and brake shoe kits.

Major Components The drum brake system features a master cylinder, wheel cylinders, lined shoes, and brake drums. Master cylinders mount below the floorboard on GM trucks built to 1959 and Ford ...

With so much riding on the condition of your brakes, it’s important to pay attention to signs that the pads require replacement. Highly-rated mechanics tell our team that it’s difficult… ...

You can avoid expensive brake repairs by knowing the warning signs of worn brake pads.

Brake lining wear that appears as tapered wear on the inside edge of the top shoe and the outside edge of the lower shoe. Take tire or brake problems, for example.