Drum Brake; Description And Operation; Overview - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

206-02-3 Drum Brake 206-02-3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Drum Brake
Overview
2006.0 Fiesta
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Item
Description The drum brake is equipped with an automatic
adjuster which adjusts the brake shoes towards
the brake drum when lining wear occurs.
The adjustment mechanism is equipped with a
bi-metallic strip which prevents undesired
adjustment of the brake shoes when the brakes
are run hot.
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Brake shoe
Brake cylinder
Automatic adjuster
Bi-metallic strip
Return spring