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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.
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What kind of rear brakes are on a 2000 Honda Civic EX?
They will be drum or disk. Just look and see. More than likely they are disk brakes.
What are disc brakes?
Disk brakes & drum brakes are very different but then again there are different types for different types of cars. Some are better than others on certain cars. But then again it depends on your car type.
Why disc brake is better than drum brake?
because disc brakes provide more uniform torque throughout than drum brakes during braking..
Why are disc brakes more powerful than drum brakes?
Simply a question of Force distributed over a much smaller area in the case of disk brakes (or higher pressure)
Why aren't hydraulic brakes used for rear wheels when the same is used for the front wheels?
All modern mass-produced cars and light trucks DO have hydraulic brakes on the front and the rear wheels. Heavy trucks generally have air brakes on all the wheels. Maybe you are thinking of cars that have disk brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear? On cars, these are both hydraulically operated using the same hydraulic (brake) fluid. In normal stopping situations, the front brakes do more work than the rear brakes. Maybe 70 or 80% of the braking is done by the front wheels (it depends on where the weight is in the car and how fast you stop). Disk brakes are a somewhat better brake for a car, but drum brakes are a little cheaper to manufacture. So, disk brakes are almost always used on the front wheels where the braking is more important. Drum brakes are used on the back of some cars to save money. Note that performance cars (sports cars) almost always have disk brakes on all of the wheels.
Who invented the first braking system?
Well, there are mainly two types of existing braking systems, the drum brake and the disk brake. lets have a look at both their histories and usage. Firstly the drum brake was invented in 1902 by Louis Renault. They were extensively used by most car manufacturers until 1953, when the first disk brakes on a car were fitted on the Jaguar C-Type. Although the disk brake was in invented 12 years before the drum brake, it was not able to be put into vehicles because it was too unreliable, big and heavy, not to mention expensive. We still have both alternatives today, even though the disk brakes are far superior. The drum brakes are ideal for small and light cars because it does not need as much braking force to stop it and it is far cheaper than disk brakes.
Do disc brakes fade more than drum brakes?
Disc brakes generally experience less fade than drum brakes under heavy use. This is because disc brakes have better heat dissipation due to their exposed design, allowing them to cool more effectively. In contrast, drum brakes can trap heat, leading to increased brake fluid temperatures and reduced braking performance. Overall, disc brakes are typically more reliable in preventing fade during prolonged braking situations.
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.
What is the major disadvantage of using disc brake over drum brakes?
The major disadvantage of disc brakes compared to drum brakes is their susceptibility to reduced performance in wet conditions. While disc brakes generally provide better stopping power and heat dissipation, they can be more prone to water accumulation, which may lead to temporary reduced effectiveness until they dry out. Additionally, disc brakes can be more expensive to manufacture and maintain than drum brakes.
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.
What type of brakes are best for my vehicle?
The best type of brakes for your vehicle are typically disc brakes, as they provide better stopping power and are more durable than drum brakes. Disc brakes are also easier to maintain and are less prone to overheating. It is recommended to consult with a professional mechanic to determine the best type of brakes for your specific vehicle.
How difficult is it for a Do-It-Yourselfer to change the rear struts and mounts on a 1995 Cavalier if that person is skilled enough to change disk and drum brakes and alternators and sepentine belts?
if you have a workshop manuel it is no harder than any other job
