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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Finally, its electric combination braking system features a front drum brake, rear disc brake, and electric brake. —

Scott Kramer, Forbes, 15 May 2022 This Electric Combination Braking System consists of a front drum brake, rear disc brake and electric brake, to give you enhanced control and responsiveness while enabling fast braking. —

Scott Kramer, Forbes, 25 May 2021 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 Most series production road cars in 2020 have discs instead of drum brakes, at least in the front. —

Stephen Williams, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2020 The clutch engages gradually and the drum brakes aren't too grabby. —

Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 28 Nov. 2018 All LimeBikes are also equipped with drum brakes designed for cold-weather, Lucci said. —

Howard Ludwig, Daily Southtown, 3 May 2018 In spite of its rear drum brakes and a squishy, overboosted brake pedal, the Versa managed to stop in a class-competitive 176 feet. —

Car and Driver, 29 Mar. 2018 Also included are four-wheel disc brakes (an upgrade from rear drum brakes) and alloy wheels, a 7-inch touch-screen display with six-speaker audio system, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto infotainment and dual charging USBs. —

Mark Maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, 9 Feb. 2018 See More

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