drum brake

noun

: a brake that operates by the friction of usually a pair of shoes pressing against the inner surface of the cylinder of a rotating drum compare disc brake

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Not for energy recovery, per se, but as a means of slowing down without having to use (and wear out) the tiny rear drum brake pads. New Atlas, 28 June 2025 Triumph Daytona 955 forks and 320 mm floating rotors comprise the front end, while laced rims and a rear drum brake are reminiscent of historic race bikes, as is the straight-pipe exhaust. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025 Finally, its electric combination braking system features a front drum brake, rear disc brake, and electric brake. Scott Kramer, Forbes, 15 May 2022 But the front disc and rear drum brakes are not particular effective at arresting the Jimny's roughly 2450 pounds. Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 26 May 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drum brake was in 1882

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“Drum brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum%20brake. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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