The function of the wheel cylinder is to ______.
A)convert hydraulic pressure to a mechanical force at the drum brakes
B)maintain correct shoe position and clearance
C)prohibit the shoe from following the movement of the rotating drum
D)provide the rubbing surface area for the linings

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The wheel cylinder converts hydraulic pressure from the brake fluid into mechanical force, which is then applied to the brake shoes, causing them to press against the drum and slow the vehicle.

The Function of the Wheel Cylinder Is to ______