Brakes are the most important safety feature of any vehicle. We step on them every time we get into our cars, however, not all drivers know much about the actual hardware behind the braking process. Modern braking systems are available in two main types - disc brakes and drum brakes.

Drum Brakes

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The drum brake will rotate alongside the wheel, and when the brake pedal is applied, the shoes are forced against the sides of the drum.

Disc Brakes

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A disc brake has a disc-shaped metal rotor spinning within a wheel. When pressure is applied to the brake pedal, a caliper will squeeze the brake pads against the disc.

Each of the two systems has its pros and cons. Find out more about the brake systems in our technical article: https://www.carid.com/articles/disc-...ms-brakes.html

No matter what kind of braking system is used in your Oldsmobile, regular maintenance and replacement of any damaged components are required. Beck & Arnley manufactures high-quality replacement brake parts for disc and drum brake applications as well.

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