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Kenneth · 12-05-2003, 12:59 PM

So I've looked through some threads on the subject but couldn't find my answer. I thought drum breaks were going the way of the dinosaur b/c disc breaks have better stopping power and reliability but I was recently at a car show in Vegas (just a show for car dealers showing off 2004-5 models). Now I admit I don't know what trucks use, but I was shocked to see a 2004 PT Cruiser (i think) and another similar size car using rear drum breaks. What's the advantage of drum breaks?

12-05-2003, 12:59 PM	#1
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	Disc vs. Drum So I've looked through some threads on the subject but couldn't find my answer. I thought drum breaks were going the way of the dinosaur b/c disc breaks have better stopping power and reliability but I was recently at a car show in Vegas (just a show for car dealers showing off 2004-5 models). Now I admit I don't know what trucks use, but I was shocked to see a 2004 PT Cruiser (i think) and another similar size car using rear drum breaks. What's the advantage of drum breaks?

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