The brake shoe carries the brake lining

· The brake shoe carries the brake lining, which is riveted or glued to the shoe. When the brake is applied, the shoe moves and presses the lining against the inside of the drum. The friction between lining and drum provides the braking effort. Energy is dissipated as heat.Modern cars have disc brakes all round, or discs at the front and drums at the rear. An advantage of discs is that they can dissipate heat more quickly than drums so there is less risk of overheating.The reason for retaining drums at the rear is that a drum is more effective than a disc as a parking brake.The brake shoe carries the brake block.Brake shoes are inside the drum brake system and are the friction material is pulled outward against the brake drums to slow a car down when the brake pedal is pressed. Brake shoes use organic and metallic materials bound together under extreme heat and pressure to prevent them from shedding or breaking and are made durable enough to withstand the friction required for braking.Drum brakes are less popular in modern automobiles but are still used on some rear wheels as they are more cost-friendly to manufacture.Squealing noises. Brake shoes when worn will create a scraping noise on the inside of the drum or create a squeaking noise when the brake shoe becomes dusty.

· More effort to brake. As brake shoes wear out, you'll need to press harder on the brake pedal to come to a complete stop which becomes more dangerous over time. Loose parking brake. A loose parking brake can indicate that the brakes are deteriorating since it is also housed in the drum brake. You might notice it rolling even after you press the emergency brake, in which case, you should have your drum brakes checked by a mechanic.Vibrations in the brake pedal when the brakes are used. Unusually strong vibrations in your brake pedal should be an indication that your drum brakes are wearing down.

· Loose or “spongy” feeling with the brake pedal. A loose feeling when your press down on your brake pedal indicates that there may be something wrong with your brakes and you should get this examined by a mechanic immediately. Brake light warning on the dashboard. If you see a brake light warning that your brakes needs to be replaced, you should contact a mechanic immediately.Brake shoes are inside the drum brake system and are the friction material is pulled outward against the brake drums to slow a car down when the brake pedal is pressed.