Wheel cylinder
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wheel-cylinder-294-15035461
title:
Wheel cylinder
text:
A wheel cylinder is a component of a hydraulic drum brake system. It is located in each wheel and is usually positioned at the top of the wheel, above the shoes. Its function is to exert force onto the shoes so as to bring them into contact with the drum and stop the vehicle with friction. The wheel cylinders are usually connected to the shoes with small bird-beak shaped rods. Wheel cylinders were first invented by Bendix in 1958. It is very similar to a slave cylinder and functions in much the
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encyclopedia
description:
Hydraulic drum brake system
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_cylinder
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2023-09-15T09:47:14Z
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