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Re: sprinter ae-86 rwd disk conversion ques? Sun, 09 March 2003 14:18 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
I agree with Dodgy Haro too, hard to imagine 2 small pieces of fibre can grip a slippery disc as good as a rounded shoe gripping a round drum, but obviously heat is the #1 problem, other long list of problems is, disc are self cleaning, self-adjusting (some drums are self-adjusting too), disc are easier to maintain (room for argument here), and disc looks GOOD! (In this current time anyway)

and I also agree with brake bias problems too, your 70/30 ratio may be right for a front wheel drive car, but for a Sprinter, it's probably closer to 60/40, but then, remember the front disc are bigger, and so are the pads, so why should the front wear out quicker than the rear?? WHY?? Rolling Eyes
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Read Message   sprinter ae-86 rwd disk conversion ques? sprinterboy4agzeMon, 03 March 2003 22:43
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