Rear disc conversion, is it worth it?

[mechanic350]

I am in washington state too and I have to agree with special k. You can't drive better with bigger or better brakes. Freshen up the drums or upgrade to some disc brakes out back either way your truck will probably stop about the same.

[9teen69]

I did the swap on my 72 but didn't notice a big change. I just reworked the front brakes and noticed a bigger change. I agree with what Andy and others have said, rework the drums and replace fluid. Spend the 400-500 elsewhere unless you cool wheels and can see them

[shaun73]

Originally Posted by 9teen69

I did the swap on my 72 but didn't notice a big change. I just reworked the front brakes and noticed a bigger change. I agree with what Andy and others have said, rework the drums and replace fluid. Spend the 400-500 elsewhere unless you cool wheels and can see them

Awesome, I think that I'll do just that. Those electric exhaust dumps are calling my name now.

[special-K]

The electric exhaust dumps are definitely worth it

[jeffahart]

I gotta have a strong e-brake. I leg press my e-brake pedals, and then push one more click for good measure, I just can't help myself, I'm a cable stretcher! So, I say no. Keep the powerful e-brake provided with the current setup.

[shaun73]

Originally Posted by special-K

The electric exhaust dumps are definitely worth it

Ok, so what kind of electric exhaust dumps should I get? I hear that some of them are junk and start to rattle or go bad. Anyone had experience w/ good or bad electric exhaust dumps? I did do a search on threads here but I know that they've probably gotten better in the last few years.