Brakes....Drum or disc?

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Sep 25, 2003 | 06:47 PM

STEW

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Brakes....Drum or disc?

I've been wondering.....which is better, drum or disc brakes? I think the answer is disc. And if so, should I convert my 3/4 ton rear drums to disc. And, again, if so, is it possible? What could I expect to pay for that? I don't know the exact year of this rear end but I think it's a late 70's model. It's on a 77 F150 but its not the original rear end. I'd appreciate some input on this idea.

Sep 25, 2003 | 07:05 PM

ChargerHemi

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Yes, it's possible. Discs have a quicker braking action at first, but drums last longer. I'm pretty sure it's costly. I would just leave your truck the way it is. However, it's yours, not mine: Do what you want with it.

Sep 25, 2003 | 07:23 PM

bad 78 f 250

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yes disc is the better braking system im not sure what the price is ill say 250-500 bucks someone correct me if im wrong i have drums on my truck rear end i put new drums wheel cylinders and hardware kit for about a 100 bucks and it stops great even with 38.5 inch tires and it was a lot less then disc so its up to you if you want to spend that kind of money if you where drag racing the truck and doin 140+ in the 1/4 mile i would say get them but if your not then i would save your money
and use the factory set up thats just my opinion
bad 78 f 250

Sep 26, 2003 | 12:19 PM

armyguy

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STEW, I DIDN`T KNOW THERE WAS A DRUM-TO-DISC CONVERSION. WHERE DO YOU FIND IT??

Sep 26, 2003 | 01:22 PM

STEW

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Armyguy, I don't know. I saw it once on hotrodtv for some other type of vehicle and that got me to thinking....could it be done to mine. Anyways, I'm a long way from that project. I'm still trying to get my engine together and runnin.

Sep 26, 2003 | 02:54 PM

okiebronco

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check with www.tsmmfg.com. they sell the the disk kits for the rear of your truck. i went to disk on the rear of a 79 i used to have and it made a world of difference and only spent 350 in required parts. but went ahead and redid all my seals and bearrings while i was at it which cost more