A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press outward against a rotating cylinder-shaped part called a brake drum.

The maintenance practices of this part are for ensuring that the drums and shoes are clean. This should be done periodically to ensure that dust particles do not destroy this part. It is also important to lubricate the lever pivot as well as adjusting the component’s cables. It is important to always ensure that the rear drum brake is readjusted to work effectively.