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Mart · 09-17-2021, 03:24 AM

I'd say stick with what you have and make sure they are in good condition. After all, the brakes you have are used as an upgrade on earlier models. A booster won't make them work any better, just reduce the load you're feeling at the pedal. You need to drive carefully on those steep hills and make sure your gearbox will hold you in a low gear. Let the engine do the braking and use the brakes as little as possible.
How did people drive about in that area in the 1950s? On drum brakes 99.9% of the time I bet.

09-17-2021, 03:24 AM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,750	Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best?? I'd say stick with what you have and make sure they are in good condition. After all, the brakes you have are used as an upgrade on earlier models. A booster won't make them work any better, just reduce the load you're feeling at the pedal. You need to drive carefully on those steep hills and make sure your gearbox will hold you in a low gear. Let the engine do the braking and use the brakes as little as possible. How did people drive about in that area in the 1950s? On drum brakes 99.9% of the time I bet.