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Definition of Drum brake
1. Noun. Hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to the inside of a spinning drum by the brake shoe.
Terms within: Brake Drum, Drum, Brake Shoe, Shoe, Skid
Generic synonyms: Hydraulic Brake, Hydraulic Brakes
Generic synonyms: Hydraulic Brake, Hydraulic Brakes
Definition of Drum brake
1. Noun. A form of brake in which friction is applied by pads to the inner surface of a rotating cylinder (the brake drum) connected directly to a wheel ¹
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