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Torque Shop: Why do EVs have drum brakes?
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What a drag: Disc brake pads are always in contact with the brake discs, causing friction.
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Whether it is a truck, a train or a go-kart, speed retardation causes a load transfer towards the front. It is a physical phenomenon one has experienced when travelling in any vehicle.
The front wheels therefore become burdened with a higher dynamic load, which effectively results in a decreased load at the rear.
