Torque Shop: Why do EVs have drum brakes?

What a drag: Disc brake pads are always in contact with the brake discs, causing friction. PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER FILE
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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.

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