How Often Should Drum Brakes Be Replaced?
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Drum brakes typically need replacement around 60,000 kilometers. The working principle of drum brakes is as follows: they are fixed to the tire and rotate at the same speed. When braking, hydraulic pressure is used to push the brake shoes against the inner edge of the brake drum, creating friction to inhibit the rotation of the tire and achieve braking. The components of drum brakes include: the brake backing plate, brake wheel cylinder, brake shoe linkage, springs, pins, and the brake drum. Drum brakes utilize stationary brake shoes inside the drum to rub against the rotating brake drum, generating friction to reduce the wheel's rotation speed. This cast iron component, resembling a tambourine, is also known as the brake drum.