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When you press the car brake pedal you will notice that it goes down further than it used to be, there are two possible reasons that causes this kind of problem. Its either the fluid is very low or the shoe lining is worn.

To check which one of the two is the possible reason that causes the pedal to goes down further than it used to, is to first check if the brake have sufficient fluid in it, open the hood of the car and check the level of the fluid on the fluid reservoir, usually it is located on top of the brake master cylinder. As you may not know, when the fluid level is low the brake pedal will travel further before it will stop because the lower the fluid level the lower the pedal will travel. Just simply add the required amount of fluid to correct the problem, however the reason why the fluid level is low is another problem that needs to find out.

If for instance the fluid is at a normal level then the cause of having a pedal that goes down than it used to be is that the car brake shoe lining is worn, usually the rear brake is consisting of a drum brake system, that consist of a shoes. When the pedal is press the shoes also press against the inside of a drum. If the brake shoe lining is worn, the pedal will have to be press down further than it used to before the shoe lining touches the inside of a drum. To correct this kind of problem you have no choice but to bring the car to a reputable shop that specialized in brake works, not unless you know how to replace the worn shoe lining.

When replacing the brake shoe lining, consider also to machined the drums before installing a new lining.

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Protect yourself From Deadly Truck Accidents

 

Every year in Florida, nearly 400 people are killed in accidents with large trucks and nearly 6000 are injured, many seriously. Of course, the word "accident" is deceptive. Accident implies that no one is at fault, but in truth there are very few true accidents. Most of the time, someone is responsible for causing the circumstances that led to the crash, and too often auto drivers are just as responsible for the wreck as the trucker. But if you want to avoid becoming part of these unfortunate statistics, there are a number of things you can do.

Respect Space

Successful driving is mostly a matter of negotiating the space around your vehicle and others on the road. Be aware that semis and other large trucks need more space than other vehicles. Most importantly, respect the space in front of a large truck. Large trucks need more distance for braking than other vehicles, as much as half again the distance. At 55 mph, a car on a dry road with good brakes can stop in about 200 feet, while a large truck requires about 300 feet. That means that if you have to slam on your brakes to stop, and you are less than 100 feet in front of a large truck, that truck may hit you. On wet days, a large truck may require as much as half a mile to come to a full stop at highway speeds, as much as 1000 feet more than a car.

Do not forget that large trucks also require a significant amount of space when turning. Give them a wide berth if you are turning at the same time, and, most importantly, anticipate and respect the need for a wide right turn.

Be Observant

You can do a lot to avoid a deadly crash with an 18-wheeler if you simply pay attention to traffic. If you can anticipate traffic hazards before coming to them, you can greatly reduce the chances that you will be involved in an accident. If you have to brake suddenly, the semi truck behind you might also have to brake suddenly, but if you can anticipate possible hazards, you can deal with them more gradually, allowing you and the semi truck behind you to adjust to the conditions.

Be observant of semi trucks and anticipate their movements, because they may not be able to respond to you. This applies not only on the highway, but on city streets as well. Be aware of the entire length of the truck. Ideally, the truck should have lights and reflectors along its entire length, but in many cases, they become dirt obscured or damaged, making them hard to see at night. Hitting the side of a truck trailer can lead to one of the most deadly forms of truck accidents, the underride, in which the chassis of your car passes under the chassis of the truck, causing the entire force of the impact to be borne by the car's windshield and upper pillars, which are unprepared to handle such force.

Be Visible

18-wheelers and other large trucks have significant blind spots. If they cannot see you, they are more likely to hit you. Always make sure that you are in a place where you are highly visible to the truck driver. Do not linger in blind spots behind or to the side of large trucks. In addition, be sure to use your lights whenever the conditions are other than full bright daylight, including fog, rain, snow, and twilight.

Yield

Many accidents can be attributed to overly aggressive driving. In many cases, you can avoid an accident by simply making space for a merging vehicle and not trying to pass too closely to other vehicles. Courtesy will go a long way toward making the road safer for everyone.

The Hinge of Fate

However, sometimes no matter what you do, you are involved in a crash with a heavy truck. This can be a true accident in rare cases, but more often it is the result of someone else not doing his or her part to keep the road safe. Many times, this person is related to the trucking company, whether it is the driver who should have been paying more attention, the maintenance crew that should have maintained the truck's brakes, or the loader that should have been more careful securing the cargo.

About the Author

If you have been involved in a truck "accident" as a result of someone else's mistake, please contact the experienced truck accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. for a free initial consultation.

Does anyone know anything about the brake system of a 77' Chevy truck?

I have replaced the brake lines, master cylinder, the vacuum hose from the carburetor to the vacuum booster. When the truck is off, I have all the brakes in the world. When I start the truck, the pedal drops to the floor, and takes 2-3 seconds to return. If you know the answer, solution, or where I can find the answer, please let me know. Thank you.

I own a shop, and have my share of dealings with brakes. First of all lets think about this: The brakes are mechanical, and work just fine until you turn the engine on, so this indicates the master cylinder is fine, and the problem somehow lies within the brake booster. Don't think it is bad just yet! The vacuum line that supplies the booster may be the problem. There is a check valve in the line where it plugs into the booster. If its bad, then the booster will rob all the vacuum when you start the engine, and the pedal comes back once it runs some, so I think this valve may be bad. Take it out, and see if it hold pressure one way but not the other. If so, then its working right. With the engine running, unplug the hose, and it should kill the engine, or very near cause it to stop running. There may not be enough vacuum on the line, and it could be plugged up under the carburetor with carbon. You should be able to run a clothes hanger into it to open it up. I've seen some that had to be drilled out because the stuff was so hard, and had accumulated there for years. Either way... make sure you have a good supply. Make sure you have a good hose that doesn't leak, and the valve that plugs into the booster where the hose plugs onto should be able to suck air out of the booster, but not suck air the other way. In other words it lets air flow one way, but not the other. Since this is vacuum it should flow out of the booster, and not into the booster because you are dealing with vacuum, and not air pressure. If you determine the supply is good, and the valve is good, then if it doesn't work replace the booster. It must be one like what comes on it, or you could have a problem with the length on the rod for the master cylinder. You could even have the wrong booster on it.
Glad to help out, Good luck!!!

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