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Old 03-22-2008, 01:14 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Carzzz View Post
I would pick drum over disc because it lasts a lot longer. I have heard people replace the rear pads 2x before replacing the front due to EBD. The stopping power is about the same due to the rear get really small discs. The only advantage IMO is the look and perception. If a car has rear discs, it is an "upscale" vehicle IMO.
Boy, aren't you a smart one.

Look at the car below:


Guess what, they're not drums.

There IS a big difference in stopping power between discs and drums.

Why do you think disc brakes is one of the first mods in classic muscle cars?

So far I haven't seen any high tech modern cars converting from disc to drums.
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