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There's nothing wrong with rear drum brakes. They last longer than disc brakes, are cheaper, and easier to service. You don't need rear disc brakes unless you're in a performance vehicle. If people really cared about braking, they'd be making cars lighter.
I interpreted GP's comment less as "drum sucks compared to disc" and more as "well, it's got brakes" being the only listed safety feature, on a car that is sold in some markets without even airbags.
It's kind of like the old "front fell off" sketch:
> [Senator Collins:] No, rubber’s out .. Um, They’ve got to have a steering wheel. There’s a minimum crew requirement.”
> [Interviewer:] What’s the minimum crew?
> [Senator Collins:] Oh, one, I suppose.
Or the Simpsons gag about the Carnivale knockoff TV set:
> It features a two pronged wall plug, pre-molded hand grip wells, durable outer casing to prevent fall-apart.
Ah, then that went right over my head. Of course, the car would certainly be less safe without brakes.
I think the comedy comes from listing “this car has brakes” as a safety feature, as that’s the only thing they could come up with. Like, of course the car has brakes, it’s a car. I suppose the steering wheel is also a safety feature as it helps you to avoid collisions in some cases…
I don't think it was a dig at drum brakes but rather listing having read brakes as a safety feature.