Buick Encore: Drum Brakes
Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / Brakes / Drum Brakes
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Diagnostic information and procedures
Brake drum diameter measurement
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brake Component Specifications
DIAGNOS
Repair instructions
Brake drum replacement
Special Tools
CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
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Description and operation
DRUM BRAKE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
System Component Description
The drum brake system consists of the following:
Drum Brake Shoes
Applies mechanical output force, from hydraulic brake wheel c
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Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid brake
pedal applications due to
emergency braking situations and
provides additional braking to
activate the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) if the brake pedal is not
pushed hard enough to activate
ABS normally. Minor noise, brake
pedal pulsation, and/or pedal
movement during
Description and operation
Definitions and abbreviations
Throttle Positions
Engine Braking
A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually
downshifting during a zero throttle
coastdown.
Full Throttle Downshift
A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a
downshift.
Heavy Throttle
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