Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 278 / 539
¿Qué mantenimiento ha de tener el freno de tambor?
What maintenance does a drum brake need?
- AComprobar el desgaste de las zapatas.Checking the wear of the brake shoes.
- BComprobar el desgaste de las pastillas.Checking the wear of the brake pads.
- CComprobar que esté bien alineado.Checking that it is properly aligned.
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Correct answer
- AComprobar el desgaste de las zapatas.Checking the wear of the brake shoes.
Explanation
The braking part of a drum brake, the brake shoe, wears with use, so it must be replaced when necessary. The braking part of a disc brake is called a pad.
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