Brake is a very important device on the truck, is the most basic guarantee of driving safety, the brake device according to the brake pads and brake drums or brake discs friction produces resistance to stop the vehicle moving, trucks in the common brakes have disc brakes and drum brakes, what are the advantages and disadvantages of them?
Disc Brakes
We all know that disc brakes have many advantages over drum brakes, and one of the most significant is that they have lower thermal degradation, so they can cope with rapid braking at high speeds or multiple braking in a short period of time. Of course, they are also less prone to dust accumulation and easier to maintain, which is why disc brakes are the mainstay of the market today.
Drum Brakes
Drum brakes are made by hydraulic or pneumatic pressure to push the brake pads inside the brake drums outward, and the brake pads rub against the inner surface of the drums as the wheels rotate to realize braking, and many large, heavy-duty vehicles use drum brakes, because drum brakes can be installed to obtain strong braking power in a limited space.
Summary:
Although disc brakes have many advantages over drum brakes, they both produce a large amount of braking force to stop the vehicle, which is sufficient. For vehicles with large loads, it is clear that drum brakes are more suitable, taking into account the structure, cost and other factors.
