[Healeys] Drums vs discs - weight

[Steve Gerow]

Bob Spidell wrote:

>>> 

Read recently in a reputable source that drum brakes are usually lighter
than disks (one of the reasons drums are still 
used on big trucks).  Seems counter-intuitive to me; can anyone verify or
refute?

<<< 

 

I still have my BN6 drum brakes complete. A Front brake assembly (backing
plate with shoes and drum) weighs 25 lbs.

My 12mm-thick rear disc with Jag caliper including parking brake mechanism
weighs 24 lbs. 

 

Looks like a wash.

 

 

 

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Steve Gerow

Altadena, CA, USA

BN6

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