Drum brakes have mostly been replaced by disc brakes on most modern vehicles. So when did this shift happen, and what's the advantage of disc brakes?

While most consumer vehicles will opt for disc brakes these days, commercial vehicles are still opting for the older drum ...

There's surprising old-school technology making a comeback on some of Volkswagen group's most important EV models, headlined by the Audi Q4 E-Tron -- drum brakes. The technology's reappearance on a ...

Drum brakes, commonly found in older vehicles and on the rear wheels of some modern cars, use brake shoes instead of pads. The lifespan of drum shoes is similar to brake pads at around 30,000 miles.

Drivers can expect to pay $115 to $300 for brake pad replacement. Out-Of-Round Drum. In vehicles with drum brakes, out-of-round drums can cause pedal pulsation and vibration when the brakes are ...

For this reason, Conti will begin producing drum brakes for a battery-electric truck in 2026. Do you think a wheel hub motor with integrated braking is a smart technology for next-generation EVs?

The brake rotors are an important part of the disc brake system found in most modern cars. Many vehicles have disc brakes on the front and drum brakes in the rear, while others have four-wheel ...