brake drum
Wheel's stopping surface
A brake drum is a cylindrical metal component in drum brakes, attached to a wheel and rotating with it.
Brake shoes press outward against the drum's inner surface to create friction and slow the vehicle.
Drum brakes have largely given way to disc brakes on modern cars, though they remain common on rear wheels and heavy trucks.
Central connection point
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- spindleRotating rod for thread
- bearingsAwareness of one's position
caliper · flange · retainer · adjuster · dust cover · assembly · cast iron · hydraulics
Transferred thermal energy
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- gripSecure manual hold
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
contact · pressure · stopping · coefficient · thermal · dissipation · kinetic energy · surface
Formal assessment of condition
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- resurfacingComing up again
- replacementWhat takes another's place
bleeding · measurement · lubrication · troubleshooting · squeal · grinding · pulsation · drag
Earning points in competition
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- groovesNarrow carved channels
- resurfacingComing up again
replacement · inspection · warping · pitting
hub
Central connection point
bearings · caliper · flange · retainer · adjuster · dust cover · assembly · cast iron · hydraulics · machining
heat
Transferred thermal energy
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- decelerationDecrease in speed
- gripSecure manual hold
traction · contact · pressure · stopping · coefficient · thermal · dissipation · kinetic energy · surface · pad
inspection
Formal assessment of condition
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- resurfacingComing up again
replacement · bleeding · measurement · lubrication · troubleshooting · squeal · grinding · pulsation · drag · overheating
scoring
Earning points in competition
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- crackingBreaking without separating completely
- groovesNarrow carved channels
resurfacing · replacement · inspection · warping · pitting
- percussionbongos, cajon, congas, cowbell, conga
- brakesdisc brakes, handbrake, hydraulic brakes, antilock brakes, rim brakes
- car partsengine, steering wheel, seats, tires, brakes
- brakingcalipers, ABS, pads, discs, shoes
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- tractor partsaxle, bearing, bearings, belt, clutch
brake drumaccelerator
Speed control mechanism
throttle · engine · drive shaft · drivetrain · motor
drum, brake, drumming, drummer, eardrum, drumstick, drummed, braking, braked