[Guest]

what is the difference of drum brakes vs. disc brakes? thanks a bunch!

 

[Jeff_Speegle]

In general terms

Drums - have two shoes mounted inside a round brake drum that press out to stop a car

Disc - have two pads that squeeze a ratationing disk to stop the vehicle

Disc assemblies weight more than drum assemblies

Disc produce drag even when not in use

In general terms Disc are more effective in stopping a vehicle

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[Guest]

If you want to know which is better, than it's definately discs!! But they are heavy!!

65 coupe 302
(rebuilding a 351W)

 

[Guest]

[color:blue] how much of a flair is on your rear quarters? I really like that look and since I have to replace my quickly deteriorating 1/4's i may as well add a little flair (play on words *G* ) to my '66 fastback</font color=blue>

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[Jeff_Speegle]

Which one is better (drum or dics) depends on what your doing with the car Typically cars that were order for drag racing were ordered (or special ordered in some cases) with drum brakes

But for the street disc are normally the best choice

Jeff Speegle
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[Jeff_Speegle]

They have to be (haven't measured them) 4-5" They are the old Mair (S?) flared that have been sold sincethe 70's

Jeff Speegle
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