Posted by Paul (in NY) [12.64.114.153] on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 21:17:40 :
In Reply to: Flatfender Brakes ...what to do? Rebuild or convert posted by Cliff Cole [65.29.148.160] on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 20:14:22 :
If you do keep the OEM drum brakes, remember they are decades old. Probably all parts will/should be replaced.
On all my old iron, it was a automatic conversion to boosted 4 wheel disk brakes. My brakes are equal to my Ram CTD, (other than anti lock).
I once, quite a few years ago made a cost comparison of a total drum brake rebuild on our truck vs converting to disks. I dont remember the exact cost difference, but it was really not that much more.
If you do go with 4 wheel disks, I found a booster is really needed for great brakes. Without the booster, even with 4 wheel disks, in my opinion, braking was lacking, especially in a emergency situation.
Paul