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because disc brakes provide more uniform torque throughout than drum brakes during braking..
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In what situation is drum brake better than disc brake?
In case of cost..drum brake is better than disc brake.
Can you tell me what a brake drum is?
The drum brakes are in the rear of most passenger cars and trucks, disc brakes are typically on the front of the vehicle. It is also the most widely used brake than any other brake style.
Do drum brakes work better than disk brakes?
No, they are inferior to disc brakes. Drum brakes were used from the beginning of the auto up until the late 60s. Drum brakes are more prone to overheating than disc brakes. Disc brakes also shed water much better than drum brakes which improves stopping distance in wet conditions. Disc brakes apply pressure more evenly than drum brakes thus improving stopping distance. Disc brakes are superior in every way.
How are disc brakes different from drum brakes?
Disc brake pads " clamp " on each side of the rotor when the brake pedal is pressedBrake shoes spread apart so they contact the inside of the brake drum when the brake pedal is pressedAssuming everything is working properlyDisc brakes have two brake pads that squeeze on a ( rotor ) plate , one brake pad oneach side of the rotorDrum brakes have two brake shoes that spread apart inside a brake drumDisk brakes have ( 2 ) brake pads that squeeze on each side of the brake rotor( brake disk ) when the brakes are applied . Drum brakes have ( 2 ) brake shoes thatspread apart inside the brake drum when the brakes are appliedThe Ford Explorer , starting with the 1995 model , had disk brakes on the rear insteadof drum brakesA drum brake looks a bit like a cooking pot that's rotating around the axle. Inside, and not rotating are two semicircular pads that can be forced apart, towards the inside surface of the pot to slow the rotation. Instead of a pot a disc brake has a disc rotating around the axle, and then at one place there's a clamp that the disc is passing through. When braking the clamp closes down and pinches the disc, much like a human catching a frisbee, to slow the vehicle down. Discs have better cooling while drums are simpler to manufacture.Disc brakes are designed around a rotor that 2 disc clamp onto to stop the vehicle. Drum brakes expand against a drum where 2 shoes expand to stop the vehicle. The action of clamping is more efficient than expanding to stop a vehicle. This makes disc brakes superior to drum brakes.
Vehicle has a disc brakes and drum brake system The rear wheels lock-up too quickly during hard brake?
Rear drum brakes, that lock up during heartbreaking quicker than the front brakes, can be adjusted. The rear brake pads need to be backed off.
How do you do a brake job on a toyota echo?
Just google how to replace disc brakes for a good description with pictures, or drum brakes if you are doing the rears. Disc is very simple job (less than an hour), drum not so much (can take 4 hours the first time you do it).
When are drum brakes better than disc brakes?
Disc brakes tend to dissipate heat better and do not collect nearly as much dust as drum brakes (which traps the brake dust in the drum with nowhere to go), so disc brakes will work better as a rule. Pad wear tends to be more even. Also, the rear wheel cylinders do not rust out and fail as often as with drum brakes.The drawbacks are with discs are:1) When using metal-based pads (common these days), disc rotors tend to warp far more often, especially on the front. They will tend to squeal more unless anti-squeal shims are fitted to the back of the pads.2) Drum brakes warm up faster in very cold weather.3) Loose gravel stones wedged between the rotor and calipers will cause damage.4) When driving through wheel-deep water, disc brakes (especially with metal-based pads) do not work as well as drums until the rotors spin the water off.5) When used as a parking brake, rear drums tend to work better.There is no situation they are better. Disc brakes are superior in every way.When used as a parking brake the drums tend to work better.
Why do you use front disc and rear drum brakes?
Front brakes provide about 70% of stopping force. Disc brakes have an advantage over drum brakes in that they can provide more stopping force without overheating (and thus loosing their stopping efficiency). I believe drum brake units are less costly to manufacture than disc brakes, so using them on the rear also saves manufacturing costs.
What is the function of the brake?
Brake shoes are an integral part of the braking system of a motor vehicle. When a driver steps on the brake, the brake shoe is the mechanical part that he or she is ultimately controlling to bring the car to a stop. The backing of a brake shoe is a metal part, but the area that actually comes in contact with the brake is padded to provide friction to stop the car without damaging the brake itself. Brake shoes are found inside of drum brakes; disc brakes have calipers, which serve the same function in a slightly different way.
Does the 2002 Toyota Camry have rear brake pads or shoes?
Your car came with the option of having rear disc brake or drums. The simple way to tell is to look the the wheel and see if you see rotors if you dont see rotors than you have drum brakes
When will air disc brakes be replacing drum brakes on trucks?
There's no guarantee that they will. Disc brakes have a higher initial cost and are prone to heating more quickly than foundation drum brakes.
A vehicle has a disc drum brake system the rear wheels lock-up too quickly during hard brake application what is most likely the cause?
Sticking rear wheel cylinders. More than likely moisture in the brake fluid has caused them to rust. Replace the rear wheel cylinders and replace the brake fluid.
