more unsprung weight will result in less grip on a bumpy surface and hence poorer braking results.

the biggest advantage in my mind is the reduced warping of the rotors. i too could not keep rotors on my 82 wagon.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.