What Is Brake Shoe Bonding?

By Paresh Gordhan

So, you're going down the road and all of a sudden you start to notice something isn't right when you stop your car. The brakes are faulty. What do you do now? Get those brakes checked as soon as possible.

Most vehicles have a hydraulic brake because it is the most reliable. However, there are multiple kinds of brakes out there. There is the mechanical brake which is used mostly on bikes and scooters. There's the air brake which is used for larger vehicles that carry heavy loads, such as trucks and buses. Then, there is the vacuum brake which is used for trains and heavy load ships.

But, let's focus on your brake repair.

Was it squealing? That could be as simple as the pads wearing down. No big deal, right? Was the pedal sticking? That's a little bit of a bigger issue because that is a sign of a faulty master cylinder. It is safe to say that if they lock up with just a slight bit of pressure, you need to get to mechanic as soon as possible.

Since brakes are one of the most important parts on a car, you need to be cautious if you notice anything strange. If you can't stop or slow down, how are you going to drive? A typical car has two forms of braking; the primary one, which is your pedal, is used when the car is running and on the road. While the secondary one is usually referred to as the emergency or parking brake and is used to keep the car stationary, or in case of an emergency. It is important to perform routine check-ups and service your vehicle regularly to avoid having to use your emergency brake.

Assuming your car has drums as opposed to discs, you may need to add shoes to your    brake repair to-do list. The shoe is typically used because it has the quickest response time when stopping. It sits inside the drum in front of your hydraulic slave cylinder and is an essential factor into getting your car to stop. It is made with heat resistant metals like zinc and has rubber shavings to reduce excess noise. Whereas, if you had disc brakes, the callipers and pads are what's controlling the stopping motion of your car.

With brakes being the number one most replaced item on a car, it is definitely a good idea to have some understanding about them and their critical role in your everyday commute.

We are based in Boksburg and are able to service everyone in the East Rand Area. Don't take chances with your brakes. If you are in any doubt about your brakes, come to us and get them checked while you wait. We offer a speedy brake repair service.
Contact us Phone: 0118267000, Email:  info@astrobrake.co.za