Advantages of disk brakes vs drum brakes

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Advantages of disk brakes vs drum brakes, contemplating doing it

Apr 4, 2011 - 1:18 AM
dariodudes View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Oct 16, '10 From Vancouver Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	just wondering what the big differences are and if theres any advantage to disk brakes thanks

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Apr 4, 2011 - 1:29 AM
trdproven View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%)	drum brakes tend to fade with heat buildup. disk brakes is the opposite, exposed to outside error, just like your front brakes. better cooling resulting in better braking performance, just like most cars today that have all wheel disk brakes. Plus there are aftermarket performance replacements. basically sucks when truely performing the vehicle to have drums, they do not brake as good because of this weakness. This post has been edited by trdproven: Apr 4, 2011 - 1:30 AM -------------------- 94 Celica GT \|Toyota OEM Japan\|Toyota Racing Development\|Tom's\|Competition Clutch\|5Zigen\|Apexi\| \|Laille/Beatrush\|Magnecor\|Denso\|Royal Purple\|Optima\|PIAA\|PW JDM\|Megan Racing\|Nitto\| \|Work\|Greddy\|Samco\|Project Mu\|H&R\|Gates\|Moog\|Rota\|Yokohama\|Epman\|1320\|Upgr8 04 Celica GT \|Toyota OEM Japan\|Toyota Racing Development\|Tein\|BC Racing\|Greddy\| ~~89 Supra (Sold)~~ ~~90 Supra (Sold)~~

Apr 4, 2011 - 9:27 AM
96stgreendemon View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '09 From Northern kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (90%)	yeah, i did this swap and the difference is night and day, it is like driving a different car -------------------- 1996 Toyota Celica Project Mean Green 3RD Gen 3SGTE WRC Edition W/LSD E153 - Love BOOST <3 2001 Solar yellow Lexus IS300 2001 Dodge ram 1500 Off-road edition

Apr 4, 2011 - 10:00 AM
azian_advanced View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%)	disc brakes have better overall braking torque performance and also have braking performance that is more consistent with wear. the only reason drums are being used is to minimize costs. -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Apr 4, 2011 - 4:21 PM
dariodudes View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Oct 16, '10 From Vancouver Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	thanks

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