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Question:

What type of brakes pushes a wedge between the ends of two brake shoes to stop the vehicle?

A Wedge brakes.
explanation

Wedge brakes: In these types of brakes, the brake chamber push rod pushes a wedge directly between the ends of two brake shoes. This shoves them apart and against the inside of the brake drum. Wedge brakes may have a single brake chamber or two brake chambers, pushing wedges in at both ends of the brake shoes. Wedge-type brakes may be self-adjusting or may require manual adjustment.

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