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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The trike has a top electric-assist speed of 25 km/h (16 mph), and is stopped by hydraulic disc brakes in front along with a drum brake in the rear.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
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
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“Drum brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drum%20brake. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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