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> > A. Your service adviser is absolutely correct and better educated than most. Most
> > modern cars and light trucks use what is called a single or non-servo rear brake.
> > These brake designs have the self adjuster connected to the parking brake
> assemblies
> > and do require park brake usage to ensure rear brake adjustment. This not only
> > ensures proper rear brake operation but also helps keep the brake pedal high and
> the
> > brakes functioning better keeping excess load from prematurely wearing the front
> > brakes. The days of having to sharply apply the brakes while moving in reverse are
> > almost gone; some vehicles still require this, so check with your brake system
> > specialist to find out what kind you have.
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> This statement only applies if you've got drums in back.
Or drums in your trunk.
This is our roadie's Fiat Uno with all of the bands equipment loaded in it. Tetris!
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