Two technicians are discussing brake operation. Technician A says that return springs cause the brake components to engage when the brake pedal is pressed. Technician B says that return springs are on the brake pedal, the master cylinder, and at any drum brake shoes. Who is correct?

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Technician B is correct. Return springs are located on the brake pedal, the master cylinder, and at any drum brake shoes. These springs help to retract the brake components when the brake pedal is released. Technician A is incorrect because return springs do not cause the brake components to engage when the pedal is pressed; rather, they help to release the components when the pedal is released.

Two Technicians Are Discussing Brake Operation