Thread: Why 944?
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Old August 28th 2006, 11:00
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Originally Posted by Bruce2
The Big disadvantage of the 944 brakes is the silly drum brakes within the rotor. Talk about a huge increase in complexity compared to a simple lever on the caliper. Do you think your FLAPS is gonna have those silly brake shoes in stock when you need them? Likely, you will have to order them (probably from California). Any problem with the CB caliper, your FLAPS will have it in stock. Same for the pads. Great if you are on a road trip.
I read in another thread that it cost about $15-20 to have those ebrake shoes re-lined at a brake parts store. :agree: And someone that thinks ahead can pick up an extra set of wore out shoes and have them already re-lined.

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