View Single Post
Old 01-28-2004, 07:01 PM   #9
lukecp
Formerly yellow72custom
 
lukecp's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 7,531
Quote:
Originally posted by 68 Suburban
I have towed 6000lbs + up and down mountains with drum brakes and have had know problems. Just make sure your drum brakes are well maintained.
Of course you have those Kevlar pads on there

I've drove a '67 with 4-wheel manual drums...was a deathtrap, lol. If i had a drum brake truck i would either upgrade to a power disc setup, or the kevlar pads.
__________________
'72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride.
'70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck.
'97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg
lukecp is offline   Reply With Quote