brake drum

noun

Definitions

  1. A hollow metal cylinder, attached to a wheel of a vehicle, to which pressure is applied…

    A hollow metal cylinder, attached to a wheel of a vehicle, to which pressure is applied when braking.

    • As it is not practicable to use the wheel tyres of resilient wheels for braking purposes, brake drums with internally expanding shoes are fitted inside the wheels.

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