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RVhiker
Aug 13, 2015Explorer
Yes. The magnet when it has current going through it is attracted to the inner face of the drum. As the drum rotates, the magnet is dragged along and pulls a lever to apply the brake shoes. It's how electric brakes on a trailer work. It may s c r a p e a bit without current flowing.
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