Is 4 disc brakes really necessary for 1.6L and below Sedan?

[Quantum]

dics brake is the toyota's most favour, almost all toyota models except Wish regless Engine Capacity are all disc brake, but Nissan is another end, you almost can't find any 1.6L and below Nissan models c/w all disc brake, even 2.0L Sylphy still is using rear drum brake

I wonder is it necessary that 1.6L and below family Sedan equip all disc brake

[Aspri]

I didn't think it is necessary but then again, all round disc looks trick as opposed to disc/drum setup.

[Humsuplou]

The answer is - NO

 

Same for Rear spoiler, bucket seats, sports pedals, larger muffler ...

 

there isn't any enough juice for all these practically so it's for the Rice factor or face value

[Russ]

Not necessary but due to the inherent design, the brake feel is usually better.

 

Of course, if you are a mad driver who races and brakes very very hard often, then there is less brake fade.

[Requiemdk]

Depending on how the company arranges its logistics, it may actually be cheaper to produce and store more disc brakes in 1 factory than to set up 2 production lines and stores for disc and drum brakes.

[Jl1500k]

when come to servicing, disc brake are more expensive compare to drum brake. So 2 dics front and 2 drum at rear is enough when driving in SG.

Edited November 25, 2006 by Jl1500k

[Quantum]

I tot disc brake is simple technology compare to drum brake

[Humsuplou]

It's purely for RICE factor

[Mage]

really? .. is servicing disc brakes dat diff compared to drums? .. looking at the workshop changing my brakes seem so easy..

[Humsuplou]

In today's automotive pantheon, it's not uncommon to find four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment on medium-priced, non performance-oriented models. The majority of new vehicles, however, continue to utilize a front-disc/rear-drum brake setup. What does this say about the current state of braking systems? Are these manufacturers sacrificing vehicle safety in order to save a few bucks by installing disc brakes on only the front wheels?

 

While a "yes" answer would certainly be great for increasing Town Hall traffic, the truth is that today's disc/drum setups are completely adequate for the majority of new cars. Remember that both disc and drum brake design has been vastly improved in the last 20 years. In fact, the current rear drum brake systems on today's cars would provide better stopping performance then the front disc setups of the '70s. And today's front disc brakes are truly exceptional in terms of stopping power. Combined with the fact that between 60 and 90 percent of a vehicle's stopping power comes from the front wheels, it's clear that a well-designed, modern drum brake is all that's required for most rear wheel brake duty.

 

High performance cars like the Viper, 911 and Corvette can justify a four-wheel disc brake system, especially if their owners participate in some form of sanctioned racing activity on the weekends. The rest of us get more of a benefit from the lower cost of drum brakes. Expecting every vehicle built today to come with four-wheel disc brakes would require an across-the-board increase in purchase price, and that could stop new car buyers much quicker than any brake system.

[Hades]

[Quantum]

The answer is - NO

 

Same for Rear spoiler, bucket seats, sports pedals, larger muffler ...

 

there isn't any enough juice for all these practically so it's for the Rice factor or face value

Why did Mazda re-call all Mazda3 back to change drum brake to disc brake

BTW, any bros have changed their brake here?

Edited November 25, 2006 by Quantum

[Frozebite]

Yes it should be

[Jl1500k]

Is not easy or difficult to service disc or drum. Is expensive($$) to maintain disc compare to drum.

[Humsuplou]

cos it sounds better than a BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL!

[Quantum]

wow lan! small benifit covered serious inherent brake problem ,smart sales strategy

[Ccssgm]

Avante ...Lor....Both dics brake .........

[Quantum]

Verna also 4 disc brake