Disc vs Drum Brakes

Full List of Products Posted on June 8th, 2015 by vapro

What are the major advantages of Disc Brakes as compared to Drum Brakes?

MAINTENANCE:

• Fewer moving parts. Compare the caliper with one moving part, to a drum brake, with between 9 and 12 moving parts.
• Longer life due to fewer moving parts and more effective heat dissipation.
• Friction pads are easily accessible for replacement or inspection.
• Easy access to caliper for cleaning and maintenance.
• Entire caliper can be removed for maintenance without removing rotor and hub. (Kodiak’s caliper components can be replaced at any automotive parts store stocking GM replacement parts.)
• Entire rotor can be removed for maintenance* without removing hub.

* Kodiak’s vented rotors are furnished with ample distance between the friction pads to allow for normal wear. Should it become necessary, the rotors can be “turned” or “re-surfaced”. The rotors must be replaced when worn to the minimum thickness stamped on the edge of the rotor.

PERFORMANCE:

• Calipers are self-adjusting to eliminate unequal braking from one side to the other, resulting in smoother braking. Brake adjustment headaches are eliminated.
• Braking performance is less likely to be affected by dirt, water, or rust contamination.
• Much less sensitive to premature lock-up or wheel skid than corresponding uni-servo or duo-servo hydraulically operated drum brakes, or electrically operated drum brakes.
• Fade resistant.

VALUE:

• Disc brakes represent a better value to the consumer in that they have a lower owning cost over the expected life of the trailer.

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