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    Drum vs Disc, Power vs non Power

    Ok after wanting to just reuild the 4 wheel drum brakes on my 71 Duster I read what other members are saying about converting to front Disc. Thanks for all the advice and turning me on to Rock Auto Parts. Although it'll cost me a little more to do a Scarebird Disc conversion it'll be better...
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    Drum vs Disc, Power vs non Power

    Looks like most guys are in favor of converting to Disc front brakes and so am I, its just Im on the tightest of tight budgets of all, so to get my Duster drivable and on the road I'll opt out for a $230 plus drum to drum brake rebuild, I'll keep my SBP Rallys and use BFG 215/70/14 front and...
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    Drum vs Disc, Power vs non Power

    Yes there are stopping advantages changing from drums to disc, but if your car is sitting due to needing a lot of major rebuilds like paint, interior , engine rework, tires and brakes we somtimes get caught up in all the cool tech stuff and overthink what really needs to be repaired, fixed and...
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    Drum vs Disc, Power vs non Power

    Thanks for all the tech info, I know and understand the diffrences between drums and disc Im just saying for $230 to rebuld all 4 drums and get the car on the road so I can go to car shows and have fun is what Im looking to do right now Thats not saying in the future I wont upgrade to SBP disc...
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    Drum vs Disc, Power vs non Power

    Yup I understand Disc and big bore calipers, What Im talking about is using up the parts I have, Rebuilding whats already on the car and save some Bucks$$ And since my Duster isn't a road ralley car or diven in the steep hills or raced then my 4 wheel drums should be fine and now since the...
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    Manual drum to power drum

    look on line theres a few places that sell the power booster with linkage and firwall brackets I think with the newer formula brake shoes and the soft feel of the power booster it'll be a great setup
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    Drum vs Disc, Power vs non Power

    I keep reading everyones opinion on SBP brakes or LBP brakes. Or even if an A Body car needs a power brake set up. On one thread one guy wanted to do power drums, He got a reply as its not needed due to the A Body cars weight. If thats so then Disc brakes arn't needed either. As a good 4...
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