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Originally Posted by waynet
Guy's, I am unfamiliar with these older Bendix self energizing brakes. Should I convert to boosted front disc brakes, on our 1948 Mercury M47 (Ford F1) pickup, or keep the older self energizing drum brakes? I cant seem to shake the "possible" drum brake fade from my head at the moment.
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I have been driving old Fords with Bendix brakes for close to 80 years, flat country, mountain country, all year around and I have NEVER experienced "brake fade". Never. These old Fords, if well maintained are very reliable and safe as Henry built "em. Add all this extra expensive stuff you guys are talking about and still bust a brake hose. Drive 'em like they were meant to be driven back in the day, and enjoy them. If you want disc brakes, drive some modern ChiCom rice burner. Jeeeezzzz. My 2¢