drums all round...worth upgrading to discs?
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drums all round...worth upgrading to discs?
just after some opinions. i am working on my ht (agent orange) which currently has drums brakes all round and no booster. i have a hx van in the shed that has disc's up front. i've read that it is a relatively easy procedure putting these on the agent, but wonder if it is worth it. i would have to get the rear axle's re-drilled to suit, source some wheels etc. i am told that drum brakes do perform well but heat up and loose there effectiveness at hi-temps. she will not be driven hard, just slow and low (give the ladies plenty of time to check the goods )
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Join date : 2010-03-12
Age : 42
Location : Shepparton, VIC
Re: drums all round...worth upgrading to discs?
If you end up putting an 8 in it, you'll need front disks for sure.
On the other hand my old man's FC had a booster on it's drum brakes and they worked VERY well.
They were very sensitive though.
On the other hand my old man's FC had a booster on it's drum brakes and they worked VERY well.
They were very sensitive though.
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Re: drums all round...worth upgrading to discs?
thanks agro,
she has a 253 already and i have acquired a brake booster. FC sensitive? to lock up? or just very touchy?
she has a 253 already and i have acquired a brake booster. FC sensitive? to lock up? or just very touchy?
HT VANNER- Posts : 43
Join date : 2010-03-12
Age : 42
Location : Shepparton, VIC
Re: drums all round...worth upgrading to discs?
When you touched the brakes they grabbed hard.
So they were very sensitive indeed but worked a treat.
So they were very sensitive indeed but worked a treat.
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