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Maybe that’s specific to big US cars? Drum brakes are still completely standard on entry level european and Asian models. Rear discs only come into play when yo
by namdnay 3y ago
Maybe that’s specific to big US cars? Drum brakes are still completely standard on entry level european and Asian models. Rear discs only come into play when you’re going above 100hp and/or 1300kg
- lstodd 3y agoFront disk brakes came into widespread use in 1960s and for a good reason. They are more efficient (read: safety) and much easier to maintain. Rear brakes are almost redundant on entry level cars except for the parking brake. You can just disconnect them and not notice any significant change in handling.
- namdnay 3y agoYes, I haven’t seen front drums in at least 20 years
- jjav 3y agoThe Honda Civic Si went to four wheel disk brakes in 1992, over 30 years ago. Last time I had to touch drum brakes was in 1991 and I'm very (very very) happy about that. Drum brakes are a maintenance nightmare I never again want to experience. I'd rather adjust carburator jets all night before working on drum brakes again.