Among common brake types, which offers better braking capacity and greater resistance to overheating?

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The correct answer is disc brakes. Their superiority lies in their open design, which allows for direct ventilation. When braking, kinetic energy is transformed into heat; disc brakes dissipate this heat much faster than drum brakes (which are enclosed), preventing 'brake fade' (loss of efficiency due to overheating). Furthermore, they evacuate water better in rainy conditions.

Among common brake types, which offers better braking capacity and greater resistance to overheating?

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