stopping distance, disk vs drum
I've seen a lot of anecdotal information about stopping distance improvements when switching from drum to disk. What I can't find is a rigorous test that compares pre- and post-switch stopping distan...
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I am sure general stopping is better. But if you have ever lost your brakes from drums overheating you definitely appreciate disks. My old '65 Coronet had 4WD (four wheel drum) and was good for two or three hard stops only and then you are done. Rolled right through a stop sign at the bottom of a short hill a few times with both feet stomped on the pedal.
