Which of the following brake defects found during inspection would place a vehicle out of service?

Which of the following brake defects found

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ABrake adjustment within 1/4 inch of the maximum stroke limit
BLining thickness exactly at the manufacturer's minimum specification
CA cracked brake drum
DSlightly worn brake shoe hardware

✓ Correct answer: C. A cracked brake drum A cracked brake drum is a critical out-of-service defect per FMCSA regulations because it compromises braking performance and could lead to complete brake failure.

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