Brake shoes are a part of the brake
system. They are attached with the brake lining and are located at the
wheels. When brakes are applied, the shoes were opened with the force of
the hydraulic pressure and the lining comes in contact with the brake
drum. The friction slows down or stops the vehicle.
Types of Brake Shoes
According to their shape, brake shoes are of two types:
Uses of Brake Shoes
- Brake shoes support, strengthen and move the brake lining which
is soft and brittle.
- Brake shoes bring the lining into contact with the brake drum or
rotor to make stop or slow down the vehicle.
Materials used for making Brake Shoes
Some of the materials used to make brake shoes are:
Maintenance of Brake Shoes
- The shoe linings need to be replaced periodically because a bare
brake shoe will wear out to brake drum when in contact.
