In both variants, it is necessary to carry out periodic checks to prevent malfunction and to carry out corrective measures.
Within brakes it is necessary to refer firstly to the two variants that exist: the disc brakes and the drum. Both fulfill a vital role in the system in charge of stopping the car in a different way and have a lot to do with performance and safety.
What is the disc brake? This mechanism consists of -value the redundancy- a disc (central plate attached to the wheel axis) and a clamp that will be the one that when depressing the brake pedal press the disc on both sides of the vehicle braking. One of its advantages is that it has a higher yield, but is also much more expensive.
And the drum brake? Unlike the disc, this brake consists of two pads or brake pads attached to the axis of rotation of each wheel, so that when the pedal is depressed, a double piston ram is actuated which presses the pads against the walls of the drum . In this way the vehicle stops. Its main advantage is that it is by far the most economical option, but they are the ones that reheat more easily.
Because now you know a little more about it, here are some tips so you can diagnose whether your brakes are bad, whether the disc or drum:
- Crystallization: During braking the discs and drums are exposed to high temperatures, which causes the friction surface of both parts to harden. This produces squeaks that can become unbearable.
- Ripple: Over time, the brake system undergoes deformation and you must change them. To check your resistance, consult your vehicle’s manual.
- Thickness: The thickness disks and drums is important, as is the thinner components either are, there will be more surface heating causing friction in the tablet or fading braking balata. In this case, you will only have to go to the mechanic to have it checked.