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Adjusting Parking Brakes

Brake & Front End

This will seat the parking brake cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking brake mechanism to correctly tension the parking brake cables. Most are applied mechanically by a cable-actuated cam and lever located in the bottom or bottom of the backing plate. The shoes are attached to the backing plate with a pin and leaf spring.

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McGovern Auto Group Donates 3 High-End New Vehicles to Local High Schools

AutoSuccess

“Typically, schools receive older cars for training, limiting students to learning about outdated mechanics.” ” Modern cars feature advanced technologies that enhance safety, convenience, and connectivity. These include advanced driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

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