
Why Are Drum Brakes Still in Modern Cars?
We’ve had disc brakes for decades, so why aren’t their preceding technology, drum brakes, obsolete? Here’s why drums still have a place in the modern car.
Automotive expertise from NAPA AUTO PARTS
We’ve had disc brakes for decades, so why aren’t their preceding technology, drum brakes, obsolete? Here’s why drums still have a place in the modern car.
When you step on the brake pedal, the brake actuators grip onto the rotor or drum to create enough friction to slow the car down.