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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Smile drums vs. disc

what would be the pros n the cons of converting my drums to disc's all the way around ?
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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disco polaro

yes, having discs on the front would be a plus for stopping power. the problem is you have a C-body. the best C-body brakes would be from a 1973 (and 1973 only) C-body. These had the unicast large rotors. The only other option would be the aftermarket kits. Not sure which one of those is the best for the C-body. Rear disc brakes might help a little for stopping but I think they are too much of a pain in the ***. They look trick though.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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yeah, i just dont know if i want togive up the classic look for better performance ya kno ?
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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if at all just the front to be realistic , you can spend heap of $ on brakes . unless your a hoon you shouldn't need them , but if you are a hoon its worth doing the fronts .
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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having disc all the way around is a HUGE plus. Having a disc/drum set up is a lot etter than drum/drum. Then again, if you have new drum brakes all around and they are set up properly, you'll have no issues stopping.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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i just replaced my rear brakes n cylinders a couple weeks ago, n the stoping power really isnt all that great on less i slam on them, how much woul da set of front disc brakes run me ?
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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discs are always better than drum
they are less likely to fad with heat
the stop better
and they require less parts
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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should i be looking for like a heavey duty set or ?
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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i personally would
just make sure you wont have any clearance issues with the new rims you have on it
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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well i have american racingrims on it now. i really dont want to get rid of them plus i just put new front tires on it
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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you'll have to do some measurements
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Braking power 98% of it is on the Front with just about every car...similar to braking on a motorcycle you brake with your front a majority....


Im in the same boat im going to order the Front kit Either From SSBC i saw another company that has a set conversion for about 300$ less. i know SSBC has a kit for my fury for about 800 or 900$ for front brakes...


i would stick with drums. But i live in Alaska and stopping is crucial...seeing as moose dont car and...well weigh more then the fury = ).

i suggest getting a front disc setup if its in your budget, if not just be easy on the streets and have fun on the track = )
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