The two main types of brakes today are drum brakes and disc brakes. Both have their pros and cons and today we are going to compare them and see which is the best option for Indian driving conditions.

Before starting the comparison, let\'s see why you should choose one of the brake system.

Why is the drum brake?

May be older equipment, but drum brakes can still exist in the ever-changing automobile industry. The reasons why you should choose drum brakes are the advantages of drum brakes and the disadvantages of disc brakes over drum brakes.

Advantages of Drum Brakes  

Drum brakes are relatively inexpensive to make because the components involved are relatively easy to fabricate. This also helps to reduce the overall cost of the vehicle.

Because of their function, drum brakes require less force to apply the brakes.

It is easier to repair the wheel cylinders than to repair the calipers on the disc brake. The drum brakes can accommodate the parking brake without taking up extra space.

Disadvantages of Disc Brakes

Disc brakes are quite expensive to install and manufacture, increasing the overall cost of the vehicle.

Light ingress of air into the master cylinder can completely damage the disc brake system and possibly lead to a serious accident. This is why brake bleeding is essential when servicing cars.

Brake fluid must be changed frequently for fear of low viscosity.

Disc brakes without ABS have a very high risk of slipping and locking the tires.