Old drum brakes are still used in automobiles today because of their simplicity and reliability. In this respect reports “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”, citing Vadim Strelbitsky, director of the mechanical repair department of Avilon Kia.
“The demand for drum brakes can be explained by several factors. Firstly, they are much cheaper to manufacture than disc ones due to their rather simple design. Secondly, the design itself is less susceptible to wear, unlike discs that can overheat during braking,” said the auto expert.
In addition, drum brakes are less susceptible to moisture and dirt and can withstand greater loads; That’s why it’s still used in trucks and buses.
It happened before that knownthat vehicle maintenance (TO) should be done every 8 thousand km. During basic maintenance, the chassis is diagnosed, oil and filters are changed, and driveshafts are injected (if the vehicle is equipped).
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