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Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

03-21-2009, 08:03 AM

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Disc Brakes Vs Drum Brakes

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

I think they did mean rust.

I think they did mean rust.

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

03-21-2009, 07:50 AM

Replies: 26

Disc Brakes Vs Drum Brakes

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

I heard a couple years ago about a new design...

I heard a couple years ago about a new design that made an electric disc brake viable by taking advantage of the centrifugal force available in some manner. A quick Google search didn't pull it up...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

03-21-2009, 07:38 AM

Replies: 26

Disc Brakes Vs Drum Brakes

Views: 6,063

Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

Is it true the front wheels see more of the...

Is it true the front wheels see more of the braking force? Is that why discs are used there? I've also heard people claim discs are less susceptible to clogging with debris as they can spin it out....

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

03-21-2009, 06:23 AM

Replies: 26

Disc Brakes Vs Drum Brakes

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

See how strong my bias is? :)

See how strong my bias is? :)

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

03-21-2009, 01:17 AM

Replies: 26

Disc Brakes Vs Drum Brakes

Views: 6,063

Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

I hate working on drums. Retracting the pads from...

I hate working on drums. Retracting the pads from grooves in the rotors can be a real headache, especially when the parts get rusted by all the salt that's used around here.

Apparently drums lend...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

03-21-2009, 12:55 AM

Replies: 26

Disc Brakes Vs Drum Brakes

Views: 6,063

Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

I meant from a manufacturer's cost perspective....

I meant from a manufacturer's cost perspective. Beats me on mpg.

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

03-21-2009, 12:20 AM

Replies: 26

Disc Brakes Vs Drum Brakes

Views: 6,063

Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

My understanding is that drum brakes are cheaper...

My understanding is that drum brakes are cheaper than disc brakes. Check out these links: disc (https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-types/disc-brake.htm) and drum...

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