Intro to Brakes

What is one of the greatest drawback to drum brakes?

• Drum brakes are too cheap

• Drum brakes have a higher chance of overheating

• Drum brakes are less effective

• Drum brakes are not as cool looking

What is the technical name for the brake disc

(a)  

What is the part that initiates the squeezing of the rotor?

• Drum

• Rotor

• Wheel Cylinder

• Caliper

Were Disc Brakes more expensive or cheaper to produce?

• More Expensive

• Cheaper

How much of a vehicles stopping ability come from the front brakes?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 60%