One of the main advantages of disc brakes over drum brakes is that the disc brake :  U. Can stop a vehicle in a shorter distance  
V. Is more heat resistant  
W. Weighs less than drum brakes  
X. Requires less pedal force to stop the vehicle

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Answer :

. Requires less pedal force to stop the vehicle

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