{"id":29755,"date":"2021-11-02T12:53:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T12:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=29755"},"modified":"2021-11-02T12:53:49","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T12:53:49","slug":"difference-between-disc-drum-brakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/difference-between-disc-drum-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Drum vs Disc Brakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Drum and disc brakes are two types of braking systems. Both brake types offer different pros and cons. Learning about the difference between disc and drum brakes along with their advantages and features will help you determine which one is more appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a detailed comparison covering the difference between disc and drum brakes for your consideration and learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drum brakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drum brakes have a small drum with two brake shoes and pistons. The function of this drum is to rotate next to the wheel of the vehicle. When you depress the brake pedal, the drum brake receives pressurised brake fluid<\/a>. As a result, pistons push into the brake shoes. When this happens, the brakes shoes press against the drum\u2019s side causing friction, which results in the slowing down of the spinning wheel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drum brakes are less expensive than disc brakes and are often used in combination with latter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let’s delve into the pros and cons of drum brakes to understand whether these brakes are a better choice for you: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of Drum Brakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n