JR_Charger
Well-Known Member
Asking specifically for the 72 Charger. I'm sure the distribution block and rubber lines will need to change, but I haven't seen anything about changing the metal lines.
Agreed, but changes will be minimalMy brake lines are new. Haven't even finished putting it all together yet. I'll have to run drums for a while but will switch to discs later.
Surely the lines on the rear axle have to change, since they go straight to the wheel cylinder.
Rear discs are kind of a waste.
Suspension travel.
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99% of newer vehicles have floating calipers. Hence the need for a flexible hose.Travel? How can the calipers move in relation to the axle?
Not really as far as maintenance goes.Rear discs are kind of a waste.
My experience is that rear shoes last 80-100,000 miles. And I've never had a drum go bad on a rear.Not really as far as maintenance goes.
Changing pads is half the work of
changing shoes, turning a rotor is
cheaper than turning a drum, less
brake fade equals better braking
performance, improved clamping force
when set up correctly. Easier dial in
with more definable finite adjustments.
Not to mention cost and availability
of replacement parts, and those of
the weight conscience.
Not only that, calipers
just look cool peeking out from
behind your wheel spokes.
Please understand. Not trying to
open up the great brake debate here.
Manufacturers designed brake
systems to meet the challenges of
the day. But technology has
advanced, which is why just about
every top producer of performance
vehicles run a 4 disc system.
Keep what you got as long as it's
working for your style of driving.
Can't comment on relation to blown tires, but on the brakes the terms I would use are " more than adequate " and " without expensive overkill/over thought"Semis run tires until they blow too . . . "Cheap" could be a higher priority than "safe" and "effective."