ScottG wrote:
Sorry T&P but that is all earth is flat stuff and all of it is false. Even worse, some of that is twisting the facts (Disc take more force? NOT FROM THE OPERATOR!!!).
It too ridiculous and absurd to argue all the individual wrong statements.
BTW, I was in the airline industry where stopping is even more important. Oh and money is no object.
No drums on modern aircraft, especially STOL capable aircraft where rows of discs are used.
Like I said. Go argue with them.
I have used both on 140 MPH drag cars and the drum will kill a disc on holding power. That is a fact. You might not like it but it is a fact. If I circle track raced there is no way in hell I would use a drum brake because of heat rejection.
I worked as an A&P mechanic. They don't use drums on airplanes because of heat rejection and not holding power. Much like stock cars they don't give a rats behind about holding power on airplanes. You can also use a little thin disk that weighs next to nothing on airplanes. Not so with drums on airplanes.
BTW when did I say that a drum brake stops faster or better than a disc? That's right, I didn't.
I said or will now say:
A: They have more braking force and holding power.
B: They have more surface area.
C: They last a whole hell of a lot longer than disc brakes.
D: They do not drag like disc brakes do.
E: They are cheap to make.
The above are facts and the advantages of drum brakes.
Here are the advantages of disc brakes:
A: They reject heat WAY better than drum brakes.
B: There is no adjustment.
C: They don't trap water or other contaminates like a drum can.
D: Pads are very easy to replace unlike most drums.
These are facts.
BTW the big rig that shipped your tow vehicle to the dealer...………..ya; about 90% have drum brakes. (for the reasons I listed above)
