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Title: Disc Brakes?
Post by: reefreshd_jive on November 23, 2004, 11:10:31 PM

i am going to be going to discs over the winter. i am just wondering if i should just stick to front discs, or go all out and go for all 4? just wonder if all 4 is necessary, and the pros and cons of 2 and/or 4?

Title: Disc Brakes?
Post by: Island bugs on November 23, 2004, 11:39:31 PM

2 wheel discs- cheaper, simpler, easy to find, better stopping
4 wheel discs- cooler, more complex(emergency brake), more expensive, even better stopping! wayne

Title: Disc Brakes?
Post by: Bruce on November 24, 2004, 01:05:32 AM

What kind of car?  Weight?  What wheels and tires?  

Title: Disc Brakes?
Post by: reefreshd_jive on November 24, 2004, 06:53:42 AM

68 beetle, 1641cc, stock rims for a while, then i am thinking 17s. i am planning on putting a bigger motor in a couple years. but it the car will be staying as is for a while. well besides some minor rust repair, paint, and new interior.

Title: Disc Brakes?
Post by: Chris on November 24, 2004, 07:13:42 AM

you will be fine with just fronts unless you are planning on some rally racing?

Title: Disc Brakes?
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on November 24, 2004, 08:58:03 AM

Talk to me and I'll hook you up with some T3 Drums for the rear.  :D  

Title: Disc Brakes?
Post by: Stephan Schmidt on November 24, 2004, 05:42:05 PM

if you can afford 4 wheel discs, the more stopping power the better!  also, less hassle and maintenance over the years.

Stephan