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4 vs 2 wheel disc brake question!

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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Hey guys im in the process of restoring my suspension and the 2nd thing to do on my list is to either go with a new front disc conversion or a 4 wheel disk system. right now i have 4 wheel drums which suck. I am going with the power brake booster on either because im tired of standing on the break. So my question is, does the 4 wheel make a big diffrence vs the 2? Ive heard it doesnt really make that much of a diffrence but maybe yall can correct me?
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Front will make the largest difference. The rear brakes don't do a whole lot just due to the weight transfer during braking. Save a couple bucks and go disc/drum, unless you want the ultimate and don't mind doinga lot of tuning on the brakes to get the proportions working well.
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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colorado is right front disc and front drums are night and day the rear dont matter.a daily driver front disc only is great maybe larger rear drums i wouldnt run rear disc unless for the looks or its a race car.
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Agreed,,, 4 wheel disk brakes are trick,,, but entirely un-necessary. IMO
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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I wouldn't buy a new car that has rear wheel drums...
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