Question about Brakes

68Mustang · 04-08-2013, 09:14 PM

If i swapped from stock drums on my 68 mustang to Wilwood discs on the front how much weight will i take off the front of the car.

Phillip marvetz · 04-09-2013, 02:13 AM

On my duster it was about 40 pounds, your results may vary.

Mike Pearson · 04-09-2013, 11:38 AM

I saved 15 lbs per corner when I made the switch. Total of 60 lbs for all 4 wheels. You will save a simar amount per wheel. My car had big heavy finned drums.

Dave Turner · 04-09-2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

On my duster it was about 40 pounds, your results may vary.

On my Maverick, the Strange kit was about 35lb lighter than the drum set-up.

04-08-2013, 09:14 PM	#1
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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Question about Brakes I saved 15 lbs per corner when I made the switch. Total of 60 lbs for all 4 wheels. You will save a simar amount per wheel. My car had big heavy finned drums. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS