Definition
Drums offer adequate parking brake function and low cost.
Many performance cars use discs all around for heat dissipation.
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Brakes
Drum Brake
A brake design using shoes expanding inside a rotating drum, common on rear axles.
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Category: Brakes · Updated August 31, 2026