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Old 01-27-2012, 10:26 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Woody - '96 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
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The difference between the drums and discs in this case is anti-lock. Trucks have had antilock brake systems for several years now. A disc brake can unlock and re-apply faster that a drum/s-cam/shoe. Ask me how I know !
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