Brakes: To disk or to drum?

Brakes: To disk or to drum?

08-01-2005, 11:43 PM

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BSchwarzli

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Brakes: To disk or to drum?

Hey guys, I am going to install a DRW Dana 80 in the crew

and while I am at it I could switch to disks. So the logical question is, which brakes are better, disk or drum? What are the advanages and disadvantages to both types. Thanks.
Robert

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