Thread: Drum to disc brakes.

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Disc brakes are generally considered superior to drum brakes for several reasons. First, they dissipate heat better. Under severe usage, such as repeated hard stops or riding the brakes down a long incline, disc brakes take longer to lose effectiveness. Disc brakes, like ate brakes, also perform better in wet weather, because centrifugal force tends to fling water off the brake disc and keep it dry, whereas drum brakes will collect some water on the inside surface where the brake shoes contact the drums.