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| Author: | Nealman [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Drum Brakes - Are they adeqaute for a powerful Stang? |
Well, this is my second post so I guess I better send that membership fee. I am now fully obsessed with the purchse of a 65-68 and have concerns about drum/manual brakes. Can properly adjusted and maintained drums (front) provide adequate braking? I do not intend to push it to the limit, but I have memories of my drums fading out and praying to stop. Thanks for you help. |
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| Author: | dodgestang [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:03 am ] |
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Define powerful stang a little better. I have a zippy little 65 and it has 4 wheel disc brakes...that I need to upgrade to larger rotors. Putting front discs even on an otherwise stock powered mustang is an excellent idea and a great safety upgrade. |
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| Author: | Nealman [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:09 am ] |
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Sorry, guess powerful Mustang was an over statement. I am looking, on the web, at a 67 the owner claims has 30o HP. I have not looked at, nor corfimed any information at this time. Just wanted some insight so that I don't waste my time. |
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| Author: | gtvert01 [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:09 pm ] |
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My '68 has the stock 302 in it and the drums brakes stop it however it does take a long time. Probably no longer than it did in '68 but much longer than any car today. I'm going to do a disc upgrade someday. |
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| Author: | DoubleD [ Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:39 pm ] |
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I've got era correct disk brakes on the front on my slightly modified 302 coupe. When I step up to my 331 stroker I am going to strongly consider going to aftermarket disks up front .... and possibly in the rear as an after thought. (My target is 450hp at the flywheel) 
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| Author: | Rick Hinkle [ Thu Oct 11, 2007 8:30 am ] |
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| Author: | terry kress [ Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:10 am ] |
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