What does front disc rear drum mean?

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"Front disc rear drum" refers to a braking system where the front wheels use disc brakes and the rear wheels use drum brakes. This configuration is primarily used in small family cars as a cost-saving measure by manufacturers, since disc brakes are more expensive. However, most large trucks still use drum brakes. More details about front disc rear drum are as follows: Introduction 1: Disc brakes, also known as hydraulic brakes or oil brakes, consist of a brake disc (usually made of stainless steel) connected to the wheel hub and a brake caliper with edge clamps. When the brake is pressed, high-pressure brake fluid pushes the brake caliper pads to clamp the brake disc, creating the braking effect. Introduction 2: Drum brakes are a traditional braking method where brake shoes create friction against the drum to slow down the vehicle. In the market, vehicles typically use disc brakes for the front wheels and drum brakes for the rear wheels, which is the so-called "front disc rear drum" configuration. The reason rear wheels don't use disc brakes is due to cost considerations.