Drum Brake Market for Automotive: Overview The drum brake uses a set of brake shoes to stop the vehicle, by applying the force against the drum wall. Brake shoes expand outward to apply a force against the rotating drum wall. The surface of the brake shoes that acts against the drum wall is known as the brake lining, and it is generally made up of asbestos. Drum brakes are utilized on a large-scale in the automotive industry and are also known as internal expanding shoe brakes. Drum Brake Market for Automotive: Drivers and Restraints Demand for drum brakes for automotive is increasing due to the increasing production of vehicles. The drum brake for automotive is majorly used in the commercial vehicles as it is a highly cost-effective brake type. The expansion of the disc brake market in last few years has affected the drum brake market for automotive, as disc brakes are comparatively more efficient and require less maintenance. Most passenger vehicles utilize disc brakes for the fro...