2007-10-19 07:44:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Minimum thickness before you replace it, I assume you mean. This should be stamped on the drum itself.
2007-10-19 11:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by CafeTBird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know the difference between a drum and disc brake, think of a drum brake as a round, straight sided pan that fits directly behind the wheel. Inside of this "drum" are to curved "shoes" that each take up nearly half the circumfrence. They are lined with a friction material on the outside where they meet the drum. When you apply the brakes, a hydraulic cylinder pushes the two away from each other and against the rotating drum. The resulting friction changes energy (turning movement) into heat which the drum dissapates. The result is you come to a stop. Nearly all pre-70's vehicles had drum brakes. Drum brakes worked well without needing a vacuum booster (power brakes) but faded (lost effeciency when overheated). Disc brakes are just that; a disc behind the wheel with two brake pads that squeeze the disc.
2007-10-19 16:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by bikinkawboy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I understand "criteria". Criteria refers to a law or standard to measure up to.
If it stops your vehicle in a timely manner, it's met the criteria.
2007-10-19 14:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by Barry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have a look at this site
http://www.dansmc.com/MC_repaircourse.htm
2007-10-19 19:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by xjr1300 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋