drum brake
Wheel-slowing cylinder mechanism
A drum brake is a braking system where curved shoes press outward against the inner surface of a rotating cylindrical drum attached to the wheel.
The friction slows the vehicle.
Drum brakes were standard on automobiles before disc brakes largely replaced them, though they remain common on rear wheels and heavy trucks: The mechanic said my drum brakes need new shoes.
Covering for feet
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- liningsInterior fabric layers
- adjusterOne who calibrates
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
anchor · expander · retainer · dust shield · piston · seal · boot
Decrease in speed
- stoppingCeasing to continue
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- heat dissipationTransfer of warmth outward
- hydraulic pressureForce transmitted through liquid
mechanical advantage · self-energizing · torque · contact · grip · wear · fade · coefficient
Shaft connecting back wheels
- hubCentral connection point
- wheelRotating circular frame
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
forklift · golf cart · motorcycle · scooter · commercial vehicle · heavy-duty · truck · bus
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- prewarBefore a conflict
- historicOf lasting significance
original · conventional · established · predecessor · Model T · obsolescent · time-tested · legacy
Alteration to improve fit
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- resurfacingComing up again
- reliningReplacing interior layer
bleeding · replacement · measurement · glazing · contamination · scoring · overhaul · service
shoe
Covering for feet
actuator · anchor · expander · retainer · dust shield · piston · seal · boot
deceleration
Decrease in speed
- stoppingCeasing to continue
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- heat dissipationTransfer of warmth outward
hydraulic pressure · mechanical advantage · self-energizing · torque · contact · grip · wear · fade · coefficient · resistance
rear axle
Shaft connecting back wheels
- hubCentral connection point
- wheelRotating circular frame
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
trailer · forklift · golf cart · motorcycle · scooter · commercial vehicle · heavy-duty · truck · bus · economy car
vintage
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- prewarBefore a conflict
historic · original · conventional · established · predecessor · Model T · obsolescent · time-tested · legacy
adjustment
Alteration to improve fit
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- resurfacingComing up again
relining · bleeding · replacement · measurement · glazing · contamination · scoring · overhaul · service · rebuild
- brakescaliper, airbrake, rotor
- car partsengine, steering wheel, seats, tires, gas tank
- brakingcalipers, ABS, pads, discs, shoes
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- back pedal brake
- train brakestrain line