drums vs discs

[tony k]

just wondering is it worth having rear discs on the rear beam or drums,as had a look on other peoples threads and alot are runing drums,plus heard they can be a pain in the a***,ive already got a rear disc beam on my let nova,just wondering if there worth having

cheers

[AlexW]

No, by the time you have backed them off they dont do more than the drums, Yes discs are easier to service, but for the hassle of it, just adjust the drums/put new shoes/drums on.

Most people have discs for looks or 5stud.

[Lee]

Discs Pro's
Lighter (marginal)
Easier to service (but how often do rear brakes need servicing?)
Dont overheat (only on track that becomes a factor)

Disc Con's
Once backed off they offer no more performance than Drums (so pointless)
Impossible to bleed (oh hang on, thats just Nick lol)
Handbrake becomes pants

[Welsh Dan]

Handbrake becomes pants


http://www.title-3.com/images/Chock.jpg

lol

[mowgli]

its all because the group A rally cars had hydraulic handbrakes back in 1988, and the need to have cool looking discs inside your huge alloys...........

decide between style & substance.....

[tony k]

wss thinking that well i will be getting anotger beam with drums on cheers guys

[Pistol Pete]

When i started out on my rebuild journey years ago, discs seemed to be the "in" thing, so i converted my beam. Now, that i have wisened up and spent a small fortune on parts to complete it, i wish i hadnt bothered. Ah well, live and learn.

[lewisvalver]

discs look better on the back i think,but as has been said they offer no extra gains than drums and the handbrake is an ****