rear disc brakes just in te rear of the car...?

what do you guy think of this idea? I was absolutely amazed at how light these are. i lifted the entire front of the car up (no gas tank, hood or wheels - but everything else). I think disc brakes on the front might be a bit much?

The engine is behind the rear wheels, so when stopping the weight shifts to the rear wheels much more than a front engine car.

I just have visions of slamming on the brakes and the front wheels locking instantly as there is no weight up there.

Any gear heads in here with opinions on this?

The laws of physics come into play here. When you stop the vehicle, weight shifts to the front of the vehicle (regardless of where the weight is originally centered)


Proportioning valves are available that will control the amount of hydraulic pressure to the REAR brakes thus you modulate the pedal for the front and the back tires won't skid. Front brakes will provide 60 to 80% of the braking force and the rears will provide the balance up to 100% Left un-regulated, the rears will lock up prior to front brakes regardless of the weight of the car or where the weight is originally centered.

Disc brakes are far superior to drum brakes in that they resist fading and in wet weather, the usually won't get water soaked. Additionally, their stopping power is far superior to drums. (that's why virtually every new car has disc brakes) Lastly, they are much easier to service than drums

Paul, look at almost every (if not every) modern car in the world.
Front disc preferred, I think they're on to something. Why try and reinvent the wheel?

i've had lots of cars and am very mechanically inclined, but i was shocked with how light these cars are in the front.

thanks for the feedback you guys. :-)

Paul, I know I'm days late here, but make sure you use new grease seals in the rear axle tubes and brake assemblies. If you're going to crack them open anyway, it may prevent getting grease on the discs (if you go that route) and chassis down the road.
The prevalent wisdom here seems to be discs in the front and drums in the rear.
The only advantage I seem to have from discs all the way around is that the rear calipers from CB have emergency brake capability -- so my brake cables from the hand brake go to both rear wheels.
I suppose I could eventually revert to drums, but I like the bolt pattern growing out of the assemblies, too.

Hear u go.
Conv. wisdom says yes. Drivers here say "nein" !!

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