The Left Rear Brake Drum Is Scored, but the Right

question 61

Multiple Choice

The left rear brake drum is scored, but the right rear drum looks as good as new. Technician A says the left-side drum should be resurfaced and the right-side drum should be reinstalled without resurfacing. Technician B says both sides should be remachined to a similar diameter. Who is correct?

• A)A only
• B)B only
• C)both A and B
• D)neither A nor B

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