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Chapter 6, Problem 13RQ
True or False? A brake shoe adjusting gauge is an inside-outside measuring device used to initially adjust the expanse of brake shoes before the brake drum is installed.
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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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