guide
disc or drum
A disc brake has a flat metal disc on the wheel and a caliper that squeezes it. It uses brake pads (pastillas) and brake fluid.
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A drum brake is a closed round hub with an arm or a cable on the side. It uses brake shoes (bandas) and no fluid.
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Many small motorcycles have a disc at the front and a drum at the rear. Pads and shoes are never mixed on one wheel.