Which is Better, Drum Brakes or Disc Brakes?
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Both have their advantages. Disc brakes have better heat dissipation than drum brakes, preventing brake fade and failure during continuous braking. Drum brakes operate with lower hydraulic pressure, but their diameter increases when heated, which can lead to less responsive braking. More details are as follows: 1. Drum brakes consist of two semi-circular brake shoes inside the wheel hub, using the 'lever principle' to create friction between the shoes and the inner surface of the hub for braking. 2. Disc brakes use a caliper to squeeze two brake pads against a rotor attached to the wheel, generating friction between the pads and the rotor during braking.