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Rotor (disc)
The rotor provides a
friction surface for the
brake pads to press
Anchor pin
As well as providing an anchor for the
Brake return springs to hook around, in some
fluid instances the anchor pin can also assist or
replace the wheel cylinder in keeping the
Brake fluid brake shoes from rotating with the drum
when the brakes are applied.

Disc vs Drum
against.
Cooling fins Wheel cylinder
Heat can negatively impact As brake fluid enters the
brake function. Specially wheel cylinder, it pushes
designed internal fins act as a the seals/pistons

Brakes
fan to pull cooling air outward, causing the
through the disc. brake shoes to contact
the inside of the drum.

Brake pad Return springs

Brake pads press against the Return springs pull
rotor, causing friction for the brake shoes o
stopping force. Brake pads are the brake drum
the primary wear point of the when the brake
system, and are designed to be pedal is not being
easily replaceable. pressed.

Caliper bracket Brake shoe

The caliper bracket Brake shoes
holds the brake contact the
calipers and brake drum and
pads in place. cause friction
to occur.

Caliper
The caliper houses
the piston, and
presses against the
brake pads.

Backing plate
The backing plate is
attached to the axle
housing and does
not rotate,
providing a
stationary base.
Slide pins

Piston Disc parking brake Drum parking brake Brake drum

A hydraulic piston provides Disc brakes o en feature When the parking brake is The brake drum houses
force which presses the pads a drum-brake style setup, set, a lever secures the Adjuster and protects the inner
agtainst the rotor. As the brake inserted into the central brake shoes against the brake parts. The inner rim
By turning an adjustment screw, the
pads wear down, the piston rotor cavity. braking surface. of the drum is the braking
slowly adjusts to make sure the
pads make proper contact.
Parking Brakes adjuster can be lengthened to ensure that
the brake shoes remain a similar distance
surface.
from the drum as the shoes wear down.

Disc Overview Drum

Disc brakes Essential disc brake Drum brakes are Components are sealed
can be more components are exposed to generally less inside the drum and
convenient to airflow, keeping temperatures expensive to better protected from
service. down and friction (stopping manufacture. harmful elements.
force) up.

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