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rear drums vs disk brake

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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Default rear drums vs disk brake

could you tell me why is rear disk brake better than drums.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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il let you know when i change mine over -- but i think it might have to do with you can put really good pads on the rotors therefor making it better to stop..i dont think you can upgrade drums.(may be wrong not sure)
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Having rear disks you can but more of the braking power in the rear, not Much, but any help to get some of the force off of the front can help prevent brake fade/pad life etc.

Mostly it helps prevent brake fade.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Default Re: rear drums vs disk brake (16v)

Have you ever replaced rear drum shoes?

Have you ever replaced disc pads?

Which one was way easier and less time consuming?

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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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^^ HAha,, good point.

Duely noted, Drums are such a pain in the ***, it's actually easier to switch to rear disks.
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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god yea thats good point -- takes me about 12 minutes tops to replace pads
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Here you go http://www.edmunds.com/ownersh....html this should answer all your questions. Flat out they just preform better!!
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Default Re: rear drums vs disk brake (16v)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 16v &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">could you tell me why is rear disk brake better than drums.</TD></TR></TABLE>


here, skim through this thread:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1667552

spending alittle time in the search forum would have help you with your question.
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