Drum Vs Disc... (a rant)

[Arfon Griffiths <ArfonRG@xxxxxxx>]

Let me first say that I HATE DISC BRAKES!

Everyone taunts disc brakes because "they stop better" which is bull.  The 
correct sized drum brake will stop a car just as well as a disc brake!
The previous disc/drum discussion prompted me to think of this:  Disc 
brakes SUCK!


The main selling point of the disc brake is that the thinner/exposed disc 
will dissipate the heat better and prevent fading.
A: If you drive in a manner that causes your drum brakes to fade, you are 
using the wrong sized brake for your application.

The OTHER selling point of the disc brakes is the "ease of maintenance".
A: This is TOTAL bull!  I can have my drum pads replaced in the time it 
takes you to run to the store to buy a new torx-socket because you broke 
your old one trying to get the calipers off (been there done that)!


Why I hate disc brakes:
1) The bolts that hold on the calipers are always heat-welded tight and are 
never in a spot that you can get a tool on easy.

2) The rotors are ALWAYS warp and make you rumble when you stop.

3) Even on the first brake pad replacement, the rotors are ALWAYS:
	a) too warped to be resurfaced
	-or-
	b) too thin to be resurfaced

		...and therefore cost $150+ per wheel.

4) Cost (per pair): Pads-$20    Resurface-$0 (See #3)  New 
Rotors-$300   New tool to remove calipers-$25
	TOTAL-$345



Why I like drum brakes:

1) Sure, there is a lot of springs but I've never not been able to figure 
out how it all goes back together.

2) Drums don't (usually) warp and make you rumble when you stop.

3) Larger pad surface area => longer life & better stopping (when not faded)

4) Cost (per pair): Pads-$20     Resurface-$20     New drums-$0
	TOTAL-$40