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rear disc brakes cure brake lockup

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Old 9/21/07, 01:59 PM
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rear disc brakes cure brake lockup

if you put rear disc brakes on a 66 mustang along with disc on the front does it get rid of rear brake lockup and swaying side to side?
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Any car without ABS is prone to brakes locking on heavy braking.
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I've never had my brakes lock up in my '65.....the swaying side to side? oh yeah...a lot, but I attribute that to a blown wheel cylinder I have that needs replaced...plus manual drum brakes are a PITA!...rear discs may help just becuase they will stop better and it wont feel like you needs to slam the brakes to "lock-up" levels just the get it stopped.......maybe they just need adjustment?

Bottom line: Rear discs may not help your problem, but it will definataly be a good investment and make your car safer....
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the brakes on my 1965 with 4 wheel drums i had lock up before in really hard braking.
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really?....mine never have....but they dont work that well either lol...
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