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Old 03-24-2007, 11:38 AM   #1
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Also, rear disc brakes weight a bit more than drums so thats something to think of when trying to assemble a disc brake rear.
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Old 03-24-2007, 07:40 PM   #2
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Also, rear disc brakes weight a bit more than drums so thats something to think of when trying to assemble a disc brake rear.
Great minds think alike- I just pointed that out in another thread.
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Old 03-26-2007, 08:52 AM   #3
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Also, rear disc brakes weight a bit more than drums so thats something to think of when trying to assemble a disc brake rear.
Sorry but this is not true. This is true when you have a drum vs a rotor, but with all the pads and hardware and caliper, the drum actually weighs less. Just my two cents.
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Sorry but this is not true. This is true when you have a drum vs a rotor, but with all the pads and hardware and caliper, the drum actually weighs less. Just my two cents.
Uhhhhhh, you just agreed with us.
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