Is it worth to do so? How much is the fee?
2006-11-11 13:41:34 · 4 answers · asked by Pak Ho L 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You are talking about a safety related issue it is always worth repairing or replacing your brakes. But to replace a drum to a disc is not worth it.
Go to a brake shop they usually give free estimates, shop around.
2006-11-11 13:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the car you're discussing is already fitted with drum brakes I don't know that there is anything to gain.
The rear brakes actually do a small percentage of the stopping, (30 to 40%) making the effectiveness of the rear brakes a small matter.
Disc brakes are preferred over drum brakes because they are less effected by heat; the rotor has a great deal of air flow over it as do the friction pads. The rear brakes don't get heated up nearly as much as the front which is why most manufacturers just go with the lighter weight drum brake in the rear.
2006-11-11 13:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by Reid H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The front brakes do most of the work anyhow.
Maybe if you were driving a truck with a heavy payload in the back.
2006-11-11 14:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is not usually worth the cost for most cars driven on the street in a law abiding fashion ,if you are racing and a different year of car that is almost identical to yours has them an upgrade may be possible for a reasonable cost by switching the parts from the newer or sportier version of your car
2006-11-11 14:11:27 · answer #4 · answered by sterling m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋