Any idea how good these are?

[Twistex]

While reading a few Mopar mags, and muscle car mags, I found this place..

www.musclecarbrakes.com

Seems like they've got new parts for drum brake setups. Any idea how well these work? I'm not really expecting disc-like performance, but for those of us saddled with 4 drums, would these be a useful upgrade, or is it just better to set the cash aside for a full (or at least front) disc conversion?

 

[MadScientistMat]

The only thing that's likely to change actual stopping distance is the pad compound. The other parts may alter pedal feel but not stopping distance. It may be a decent compound they're using (it's certainly not hard to top the organic compounds in many parts store brakes), but their website doesn't feel like a serious high performance brake company's website, either.

What do I mean by that? Well, take a look at Carbotech, Hawk Performance, or EBC. You'll see a choice of pad compounds for different types of applications, photos of race cars running their products, directions for how to break in their brake pads, stuff like that. All indications that these guys put their pads through serious testing, know that not all types of pads are appropriate for all drivers, and in general are serious about performance.

If I wanted to upgrade my drums without going to discs, I'd probably either get Carbotech to reline a set of factory brake shoes, or go with the carbon metallic shoes offered by Firm Feel.

 

[Twistex]

Thank you for all that information, (And the links) looks like I've got some more shopping to do!