Trucks are changing to disc to meet newer shorter stopping distance
requirements (here in the states).
Other than self-powering and possibly lighter weight, I see no advantage
to drums.
Richard Kleihorst wrote:
> All large trucks/lorries are drum brakes because they give more braking
> performance.
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