Practice question
How do wedge brakes differ from S-cam brakes in their operation?
- Wedge brakes use a wedge pushed between the brake shoes by the push rod, while S-cam brakes use a rotating S-shaped cam
- Wedge brakes are only used on the front axle, while S-cam brakes are only used on the rear
- Wedge brakes use hydraulic fluid, while S-cam brakes use compressed air
- There is no functional difference; they are just different names for the same system
Answer: A — Wedge brakes use a wedge pushed between the brake shoes by the push rod, while S-cam brakes use a rotating S-shaped cam
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