Here is an article that can help you understand how drum brakes work, proper tear down and assemble them, and identify the rear drum brake components.

There are many different types of braking systems that have been used over the years. In this section I’ll describe the different types, how they operate, and how these systems have evolved over time. Learn which types are commonly used in today’s vehicles.

Here is a great interactive quiz to test and see how much you really know about your car brakes. Follow the jump to start using the flash movie and see how smart about cars you really are! Learn more , see automotive braking system 101 for a complete photo journal on how brakes work.

When needing brake work done to your vehicle there are several things to take into consideration; the cost, the repair itself, and safety. The cost can obviously be a big expense no matter what shop you go to. The repair comes down to having the correct tools, a place to perform the repair and last [...]