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Originally Posted by vwnewb88
... since i will only be pushing about 160hp would you recommend stay with the drum in the back?
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My '71 was under 160hp (although I never got a chance to actually dyno it). I went with disk rears because I knew I would have moments when I wouldn't just cruise about but actually engage in some spirited driving.
Now having said that, I'm not sure I
needed the rear disks. Even if my next car is more robust, I'm not sure I will need rear disks. My driving patterns will probably remain the same (although more robust hp may lead to more robust driving when I'm in the mood).
I chose disks because I could afford it at the time (a big consideration) and I felt better about it since disks are better.
In the end, the front brakes are most important as they do 70% of the braking and how stout your set-up is going to be is more dependent on your driving than your hp.
Others may disagree, my opinion only.