The main reason why pickups have drum brakes, is due to the fact they are cost effective, require replacement less often, and because they just take less maintenance than their disc brake alternative. When pickups are required to have reliability to be a great workhorse vehicle, having rear drum brakes just makes sense. If you have ever glanced behind the wheels of a pickup truck, you probably have noticed an unfamiliar vehicle part.
That would be a dum brake! Drum brakes work with a completely internal component called the drum, where there are brake pad like components called shoes that will press outward towards the drum to slow down the vehicle. One of the reasons vehicle manufacturers would prefer the older counterpart of disc brakes is their low initial cost. There is a downside to this though. Long-term maintenance may take more out of your savings.
On the other hand, experts would argue that a well-maintain drum braking system can save you more money. Using the older brakes on a pickup may help with the longevity of its braking system. This may not makes sense considering the fact that these brakes tend to fail under conditions where there is too much heat.
Since drum braking systems are enclosed, doing regular visual inspections on them is impossible. Hence, you should have your brakes opened and checked by a mechanic every once in a while.
This can save you a lot of headaches in the long run. You might want to consider cleaning your brakes regularly as it can help maintain performance. Surprisingly, this is also one of the major reasons why pickups still have antennas as well! Alright, so there are plenty of good reasons why a manufacturer might use drum brakes rather than disc brakes. By Zane Started October 8, By Gorehamj Started October 7, By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Sign up for FREE! Become a GM-Trucks.
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None of the above has been proven as fact. Just my observations and research. MattHicks 0 Posted November 16, All newer 5. Sir Dan 84 Posted November 16, J-man67 Posted November 16, Yeah, it never bothers me either. The truck stops great. Archived This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Go to topic listing. Recently Browsing 0 members No registered users viewing this page. Newest Member Jim Lane Joined 15 minutes ago. Most Recent News. Week Month Year All Time.
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