You have to pay attention to servicing most brakes, new pads, cleaning , adjusting for wear,

drum brake hubs dont require that. they just wont lock up if you touch the lever too hard.

I have hydraulic 'V' brakes on one bike , Magura, & BB7 on a 3rd,& drum brakes on my Studded tire bike.

Texas? its not that severe a winter rim brakes should be fine..,