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 ...

Check the depth of the friction material on the shoes. The shop manual tells you the minimum allowable thickness. If any of the four shoes are worn more than halfway, replace them.

Just as your gas mileage will vary depending on where and how you drive, so it goes with the life of brake pads (or brake shoes), the friction material that gets pressed against a metal disc ...

A prosecutor apparently turned a brake shoe into a "memento" following the conviction of a truck driver who argued that a brake malfunction caused a deadly 2019 collision in Colorado.

Stay safe on the road by checking your tire tread and brake lining thickness! These essential tools help you monitor vehicle safety like a pro — a must-have for every driver. #CarSafety # ...

The Pocket Inspector aids in pre-trip, post-trip and PM inspections. The tool allows operators to perform visual inspections of tire tread depth, brake stroke, brake shoe thickness and windshield ...

A rotor’s thickness needs to vary by only a few thousandths of an inch for the driver to feel vibration through the brake pedal or steering wheel.