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MIN1OT

Post subject: 12" wheels with drum brakes?

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:25 pm

848cc

Joined: Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:46 pm
Posts: 17
Location: Toony NSW

i know this may sound like a stupid question, but is it possible to run 12" wheels with drum brakes front and back? if so is it wise to do so? i have 10" wheels now and am looking to upgrade to 12's, i'm going to upgrade to disc brakes as soon as funds allow but just wanted some advice.. any help would be much appreciated

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slinkey inc

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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:00 pm

1275cc

Joined: Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:45 pm
Posts: 4031
Location: Adelaide, SA

Yeah it'll be fine just remember, more force is require to stop bigger, heavier wheels than the lighter mass 10s. Unless you are going from steel to 'alloy' then it might be about the same.

Go for it, no problem.

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sox61

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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 6:03 pm

848cc

Joined: Sun Oct 15, 2006 4:41 am
Posts: 384
Location: Adelaide

I had 12s with drums all round without a problem until i upgraded to 8.4 discs, when i got a bit more power. As long as u drive within the cars and your own ability, i don't see the problem.

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MIN1OT

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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:33 pm

848cc

Joined: Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:46 pm
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Location: Toony NSW

awesome, thanks alot guys

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