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A drum [[brake]] is a brake in which the friction is caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against the inner surface of a rotating drum. The drum is connected to a rotating wheel. | A drum [[brake]] is a brake in which the friction is caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against the inner surface of a rotating drum. The drum is connected to a rotating wheel. | ||
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When everything is back together, but before you tighten the axle, spin the wheel and put on the brake hard and hold it. Then, still holding the brake on, tighten the axle. This aligns the brake shoes and drum, making the brake work better. Do this for both Front and Back Drum Brakes, Single or Twin Leading Shoe. | When everything is back together, but before you tighten the axle, spin the wheel and put on the brake hard and hold it. Then, still holding the brake on, tighten the axle. This aligns the brake shoes and drum, making the brake work better. Do this for both Front and Back Drum Brakes, Single or Twin Leading Shoe. | ||
[[Image:0612_stcp_11_z+1942_harley_davidson_knucklehead_custom_motorcycle+drum_brake.jpg|100px|thumb|right|[[Harley Davidson]] [[Knucklehead]] [[custom]] with '''drum brake''']] | |||
[[Category:Definitions]] | [[Category:Definitions]] | ||
[[Category:Brakes]] | [[Category:Brakes]] | ||