9. Figure 67–2 Brakes change the energy of the moving vehicle into heat. Too much heat and brakes fail, as indicated on this sign coming down from Pike’s Peak in Colorado at 14,000 ft (4,300 m). Figure 67–3 When driving down long,steep grades, select a lower transmission gear to allow the engine compression to help maintain vehicle speed. Continued
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12. Figure 67–5 Drum brake assembly as used on the right rear wheel.
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21. Figure 67–9 The red brake warning lamp alerts the driver to a possible brake system fault. Figure 67–10 The ABS dash warning lamp alerts the driver to a possible antilock brake system fault. Continued
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25. Figure 67–11 Typical components of an antilock braking system (ABS) used on a rear-wheel drive vehicle. Continued