drum brakes
Friction-based stopping system
Drum brakes are a braking system where brake shoes press outward against the inner surface of a rotating drum attached to the wheel.
Common on older vehicles and still used on rear wheels of many cars, they're generally less effective than disc brakes, especially when wet or hot.
The mechanic said the drum brakes needed new shoes.
Lever preventing vehicle movement
- emergency brakeSecondary vehicle stopping mechanism
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
- brake fadeHeat-reduced stopping power
stopping distance · deceleration · reliability · inspection · maintenance · adjustment · fail-safe
Friction material for stopping
- heat buildupGradual temperature increase
- wearCarry on person
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
- scoringEarning points in competition
glazing · ceramic · metallic · organic · dust · fade · bedding · machining
Hydraulic brake pressure generator
- brake fluidHydraulic stopping medium
- hydraulic pressureForce transmitted through liquid
- brake lineTube carrying stopping fluid
- brake pedalFoot control for slowing
Friction components for stopping
- adjusterOne who calibrates
- brake liningFriction material for stopping
- self-energizingBoosting its own force
- star wheelIntermittent motion mechanism
Quality from past eras
- restorationReturning something to condition
- hot rodModified car for racing
- muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
- roadsterOpen two-seat sports car
Model T · coupe · sedan · convertible · antique · collectible · Chevrolet · Ford
parking brake
Lever preventing vehicle movement
- emergency brakeSecondary vehicle stopping mechanism
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
brake fade · stopping distance · deceleration · reliability · inspection · maintenance · adjustment · fail-safe
brake lining
Friction material for stopping
- heat buildupGradual temperature increase
- wearCarry on person
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
scoring · glazing · ceramic · metallic · organic · dust · fade · bedding · machining · resurfacing
master cylinder
Hydraulic brake pressure generator
- brake fluidHydraulic stopping medium
- hydraulic pressureForce transmitted through liquid
- brake lineTube carrying stopping fluid
brake shoes
Friction components for stopping
- adjusterOne who calibrates
- brake liningFriction material for stopping
- self-energizingBoosting its own force
vintage
Quality from past eras
- restorationReturning something to condition
- hot rodModified car for racing
- muscle carHigh-performance American vehicle
roadster · Model T · coupe · sedan · convertible · antique · collectible · Chevrolet · Ford · Plymouth
- brakesbrake, brake pads, brake pad, disc brake, brake shoes
- vehicle partsengine, tires, wheels, axle, axles
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- stopping methodscoasting, friction, emergency brake, hand brake, foot brake
- vintage car partscarburetor, carburetors, distributor, chrome bumper, chrome bumpers
- train brakesair brake, brake shoe, brake shoes, brake pad, brake pads
drum brakesdisc brakes
Friction-based vehicle decelerators
regenerative braking · brake rotors · anti-lock brakes · air brakes · engine braking
drum, drums, drumming, drummer, brakes, handbrake, braking, braked, brakeman