TxDon
Well-Known Member
I'm over on CBBO now but thinking of upgrading my Monaco drum brakes, looking for experience of anyone who has used Muscle Car Brakes parts on their car.
Centric, eh? How do they work for you? Perhaps you can write up something for the rest of us in the way of aHere's what I bought at rockauto.com:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1624370&cc=1240535&jsn=421
All they say is that the material is riveted on and "Specialized friction formulas for hard working vehicles". I guess you have to take their word for it. But it's only $22 for rear axle, plus $18 for 2 wheel cylinders, and $4 for the hardware kit.
So for $198 vs $44, they need to show me how much better their stuff is. I can't tell anything by looking at their website.
Centric, eh? How do they work for you? Perhaps you can write up something for the rest of us in the way of a
review - kind of like others have for the MPB stuff.
If those work for you, more power to ya.
This site has a handy SEARCH box. Works wonders.What other reviews? Dennis is the only one I’ve read, and he says good modulation and plenty of stopping power. That’s enough for you to pay 4 times more?
Holy crap Dennis, I had no idea! That kind of mileage FRONT AND REARS?Yeah, they are not cheap. The shoes are advertised to be a blend of materials superior to standard. They’ve been on about 10 or more years. Well over 70k miles. Wallet is a big consideration. I splurged and am pleased with the results. I’m not trying to sell them.
This site has a handy SEARCH box. Works wonders.
So do Google and other web search engines...
MCB is no stranger to our hobby. Plenty of folks have written about them....
but since you've not so much as tried out the brand you're touting here, I guess
that immediate comparison ain't happening here, eh?
I'm quite serious - if what you've bought suits you, based only on price or whatever, that's great!
You're the only one that has to be happy with your choice ultimately.
We're done here.
I remember reading the thread about your conversion which is one of the reasons I want to try and stay with drums but improve their performance if I can - thanks.I weighed the cost of a Dr Diff disc conversion versus the musclecarbrakes. On paper the Dr Diff conversion is lower cost and you get the big advantage of disc braking and off the shelf pads for replacement at any auto parts store.
I went the Dr Diff route and am quite pleased with the braking.
Having said that if I were to do over again I would go musclecarbrakes. I had several nightmares during the conversion (not the fault of Dr Diff).
My friend has a 68 chevelle SS and I've driven it with musclecarbrakes drums all around. I have also driven Dennis car, and I must say I am impressed with the braking of musclecarbrakes.