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Certainly, all four wheel brakes are used in normal stopping. However, the lions share of the stopping power is from the front brakes, yes.
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Why disc brake is better than drum brake?
because disc brakes provide more uniform torque throughout than drum brakes during braking..
Why drum brake is preferred for vehicle?
Disc brakes are actually preferred on vehicles because they cool more quickly then drum brakes, which allows them to be more effective at braking. However, many cars have rear drum brakes because they are cheaper and easier to replace, and as the rear brakes actually do not have much of an effect on overall braking, it is not necessary to have disc brakes.
Is there a pressure valve somewhere for rear drum brakes on a 1997 dodge stratus?
There is a "proportioning valve" that relieves some pressure during heavy braking.
What is braking distance composed of?
Braking distance is usually measured by how fast you can stop at 60mph, 60-0, the make of a car is the factor of the stopping distance, each car varies. Your car can have disc brakes or drum brakes or both. Disc brakes are more effective than drum brakes. But braking distance is usually showed by how many feet it takes to stop from 60mph
What is true about disc brakes?
It has a superior design that features a greater braking force.
Do hybrid cars use drum brakes?
Many, but not all. They cost less and the energy from braking the spinning drum is funneled into the car's battery.
What causes back end wobbling when braking?
worn out pad, warped rotor, broken brake caliper (or cracked drum, if drum brakes)
What type of braking system is on a 1985 Toyota SR5 pickup?
On the 4WD SR5 truck, front brakes are disc, and rear brakes are drum.
What is duo servo drum brakes?
Duo-servo type drum brakes are an improved version of twin leading construction, where two brake shoes are linked. When a primary side leading shoe is pressed against the drum by the wheel cylinder, the force that makes it rotate together with the drum wedges the secondary side leading shoe into the drum to achieve braking action. This type of drum brake provides strong braking for both forward and reverse movement. It is used in commercial vehicles that require especially large braking forces.
Does the Prius use regenerative breaking?
Yes. Energy generated during regenerative braking recharges the traction battery and is later used to power the car. The Prius also has friction brakes (disk/drum), which are used at very low speeds or for hard braking. And it's braking, not breaking.
Why manufacturers use different types of brakes on the same car?
Disc brakes are more powerful, but it's easier to add a parking brake to a drum brake. So the front wheels often gets disc brakes, as they do most of the braking anyway, and the rears get drum brakes.
What statements is true about disc brakes?
Periodic front disc brake adjustment is needed to prevent rotor warpage
