> > >
> >> hi
> >>
> >> I have some problems with breaks in my Cirrus - I have to change
> >> almost all parts of drum breaks and I think this is a good time to
> >> think over changing it to disk breaks. I have met few completely
> >> different opinions from different mechanic and I hope you can help
> >> me in this respect, but I do not know anyone whom I can believe
> >> (expecially when we are talking about car mechanics).
> >>
> >> May be you have any ideas how to change drums to disk breaks - any
> >> manuals? Have you done this? Is it good idea or should I stay with > >> drums?
> >>
> >> I would like to know what parts should be changed - can I use parts
> >> form Cirrus or Stratus rather.
> >>
> >> Thank you in advance for you help.
> >>
> >> Kind regards
> >> Szymon
> >
> > Make sure you talk to someone who really knows. I know that I don't
> > know. I think this could be a major job, and I wonder if there is a
> > brake proportioning system that balances the front and rear braking,
> > and that the changing the existing drums on the back to disks would
> > mess things up seriously. Someone will probably speak up about it > > here.
> >
> > The other thing is that people here have said that rear disk brakes
> > really don't improve performance that much over drum brakes, but they
> > look cool and we expect them on a car of a certain price range. > >
> > Good luck,
> > -Steve
>
> fwiw, My understanding is that the main benefit of discs over drums is that
> there is far less tendency for them to fade as the result of heavy usage.
> The load on rear brakes is usually less than front ones, so When you have
> discs at the front, most drivers on normal roads will not experience brake
> fade as the result of usage.
>
> The type of brakes, disc or drum, is closely tied to the axle and hub
> structure and if a similar vehicle in the family (like a sports model) has
> discs all round as an option, there may well be spare parts that can be
> used. I doubt you need them though!
>
> --
> Rickety
>
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