All of what you say is pretty much what I meant in my original post.When in perfect shape,drums are better for normal street driving.But,as you indicate getting them perfect in this day and age is a tough proposition.So,for most people a disc conversion is likely a good decision.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

 

Paul,

Boonville,MO

I'am leaning to drum brakes, my first car a 1936 Ford Coupe, with mechanical drum brakes, when my brother and I moved to 56 Fairlane, there was a substantial difference, but we run all over SW Pennsylvania and West By Gaud Virginia, with not a problem with the drums, We thought about upgrading when we raced every weekend, But as the President of the local Ford Drag Club, we were told of the drag on the wheels by disc brakes.. Brother and I both are racing 63 Falcons, with drums, no problem yet, and our 57 Failane will keep her drums...    Just our take on the subject..

Brother and I own/operate 1957 Ford Fairlane 312/4x2 and two 1963 Falcons 302 rollers carburated 600cfm, FE427 sitting in shed..

Drums brakes are fine ...........if you never leave the driveway.

Disc brakes are the ONLY way to go.

Welcome to America..........learn to speak english.

To all my fellow Veterans........Thanks!

I can jack the front of my 56 t-bird up that has disc brakes,turn the front wheels with my hands,then do the same with my 56 conv. that has drum brakes and really feel no difference.If there is a difference it would have to small.

-Gary Burnette-

When the non-power drum brakes on my '55 T-bird are set up perfectly (no easy accomplishment), the main difference I notice from discs (aside from directional stability) is the way they approach lock-up less gradually. I wouldn't say they grab, but that extra bit of lattitude you get with discs just isn't there.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA