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Originally Posted by gmercoleza
Common knowledge says disc brakes are better, and there's obviously a great deal of truth to that since manufacturers have been moving away from drums slowly but steadily over the years. The problem is, short of having a skidpad, the difference isn't so obvious to me in real-world use. Can anyone point out exactly what makes the disc setup superior?
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You kidding??!! Drive a car with drum brakes through a deep puddle and then hit the brakes. You won't even be able to stop!! Don't ask me how I know this!
Drum brakes get hotter and fade quicker, too.
In a panic stop, disc brakes are more certain to stop the car much faster.
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