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If you can see the brake caliper and rotor, then it has disc brakes. If all you see is a large drum then it has shoes. If you can see the front brakes thru the wheels, you can identify disc brakes. If the rear look like the front, then they are also disc brakes. However if the rear look much different, then chances are they are drum.

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Q: How do you tell the difference between Rear Drum Brake and Rear Disc Brake?
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What's the difference between a disc brake and a brake drum?

When disc brakes are applied, a caliper squeezes the brake pads against the disc and the wheel slows. When drum brakes are applied, curved shoes located inside the drum are pushed outwards, rubbing against the inside of the drum and slowing the wheel.


What is the difference between a drum brake actuator and a disc brake actuator?

Very little difference except disc cylinder is generally bigger. Internally almost the same except for manufacturer differences.


In what situation is drum brake better than disc brake?

In case of cost..drum brake is better than disc brake.


Why disc brake is better than drum brake?

because disc brakes provide more uniform torque throughout than drum brakes during braking..


Does the 1993 Camry have rear brake pads?

Take the wheel off to see if you see a caliper for a disc brake or a drum for a drum brake.


Remove a rusty rear brake drum on a 1975 corvette?

Better hope it is not a drum brake- it was originally equipped with a disc brake caliper.


When you brake your car makes a knocking noise at the back right of the car?

With rear drum brake:-The brake drum may be out of round or may have a rust spot in it. -The brake drum may be cracked.With rear disc brake:-The brake disc may have extreme lateral runout or be mounted improperly. -The brake disc may be cracked. This would be dangerous-Combination of soft brake pads and a directional finish on the disc surface. A directional finish may go away with use and take the noise with it.Regardless of brake type:A brake disc or drum mounted to a bent hub flange or bent axle shaft can cause this noise.


Can you replace pad brakes with disc brakes?

pad brakes are disc brakes, it's known as changing brake pads for disc setup and changing brake shoes with drum brake setup.


What an emergency brake looks like?

Depends on the vehicle; could be drum/shoe arrangement with cable actuation; could be rear disc brake pads with cable or could be rear disc brake with inner shoe and drum inside the rotor.


How do you replace the brake cylinder on a 1996 Ford Ranger?

Master cylinder or drum brake (hydraulic slave) wheel cylinder or disc brake caliper cylinder? drum brake shoes rear


Do you need a vacuum line to brake booster on a non disc brake car?

If you have a booster you need a vacuum line to perform effectively, disc or drum.


Is a drum brake harder to stop?

Drum brakes do not have the stopping ability of disc brakes, so no not harder, but slower.