Drum Brake (Noun)
Meaning
Hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to the inside of a spinning drum by the brake shoe.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Most older cars used a drum brake on the back wheels and disc brakes on the front wheels.
- The vehicle had to be lifted to allow access and inspection of the drum brake.
- Bicycle drum brakes have a steel cable that is pulled to apply the friction to the bicycle wheel.
- In places where road conditions are harsh the drum brake will have more durability and reliability than other types of brakes.
- Maintenance is required periodically on drum brakes because the brake shoes gradually wear down.