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Originally Posted by Stepsides 4Ever
... So the argument that if all you want to do is stop, then drum brakes will do the job, is not very compelling, in my opinion.
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Do brakes serve any other function? 
Both arguements have merit. I was addressing it from a cost/benefit standpoint for most trucks, under most circumstances, for most drivers. The psychological benefits may make it worthwhile to you, but the safety benefits are still minimal (again under most circumstances). However, if you feel safer, you have a tendency to driver more aggressively, thereby minimizing any or all safety gain. I see this played out every winter, it's the guy with the 4x4 that whizzes past you on the snowy road that is often in the ditch 1 mile up the road.
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Currently on or near the homestead:
67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's)
67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction)
67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler)
67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC)
68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC)
71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor)
72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC)
81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler)
82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk)
2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter 
Maybe I need to sell some of this crap 
Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all
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