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[Chev86c10]

I just bought a 1986 c10 chevy shortbed and I thinking about changing the drum brakes into rotors and and disc brakes is it worth to switch???

[stroker52]

yes but you have to change a few other things. you cant just throw on a set of rear disks an call it a day. the master cyl. needs to be changed to a disk/disk set up plus change the proportioning valve

[Keith Seymore]

Worth it in what way?

Performance wise (daily driver): the production rear drums are sufficient. Most of the braking is done with the front on any vehicle, but in particular a pickup truck because of the minimal weight on the rear.

Performance wise (race truck): maybe, but still limited by the above weight distribution and dynamic realities

Visual impact: maybe - disc might be arguably more "attractive".

Only you can decide on your truck. My trucks all retain the drums on the rear.

K

[GM-power]

I agree with Keith. If it ain't broke dont fix it. I have not had a problem stopping with a these trucks. I would spend the dough for something you could use.
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[andrewmp6]

I'd leave it drums they last a lot longer then disc and cheaper to rebuild vs rear disc and pads will be.

[Chev86c10]

thanks guys i was going to rebuild the whole rear break system. now with this information i will just put on brand new drum brakes and call it a day

[dieseldawg142]

also converting to disc can be a pain fabbing up an e-brake that actually works