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A brake drum is a hollow, cylindrical container that is attached to the inside of your car’s wheel and rotates with it. There should never be a time when your brake drum and your wheel don’t rotate together.
A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press outward against a rotating bowl-shaped part called a brake drum. The term drum brake usually means a brake in which shoes press on the inner surface of the drum.
At O'Reilly Auto Parts, we carry replacement drum brake system parts, including brake drums, brake shoes, and even tools you need to get the job done right. Many O'Reilly locations also offer brake drum and rotor resurfacing to help you complete a more cost-efficient repair.
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A brake drum is a cylindrical drum that is attached top the inside of a car’s wheel, and so rotates at the same speed as the wheel. The drum surrounds a set of brake shoes that are coated in materials that generate friction.
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A drum brake system, including the drum, brake shoes, and brake cylinder is explained, with guidelines for maintenance and inspection.
1. What tools do I need to change drum brakes? Along with your lug wrench and jack, you’ll need a brake adjuster spoon, penetrating fluid, brake fluid, a brake drum puller, pry bars, and brake lubricant. 2. What should I do if the brake drum is stuck?
A brake drum is a cylinder attached to a car’s wheel. When the brake pedal is pressed, the brake shoes inside the brake drum are pushed outwards to slow the vehicle down. A few decades ago, disc brakes began to replace drum brakes. Disc brakes provide higher braking force and are considered safer.
A drum brake system, including the drum, brake shoes, and brake cylinder is explained, with guidelines for maintenance and inspection.