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**66 C10 383** · 09-04-2013, 11:23 PM

A lot depends on what you're asking the truck to do. Street use only? Track use (and what type of track)?

What kind of tires and what size? Don't do much good to have awesome brakes if you're running stock size street tires.

I've heard it said that 70% - 80% of the braking is in the front brakes. I'd wonder if it isn't higher in a truck with the less weight in the rear ... which would make rear disc even less needed.

I'll be running a built 383 with a T56 for street use only and plan on running the stock drums in the rear. Not saying I won't be looking to upgrade to rear disc in the future but initial plans for now are the drums.

09-04-2013, 11:23 PM	#5
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 398	Re: 500 HP do i need disc brakes in the rear with A lot depends on what you're asking the truck to do. Street use only? Track use (and what type of track)? What kind of tires and what size? Don't do much good to have awesome brakes if you're running stock size street tires. I've heard it said that 70% - 80% of the braking is in the front brakes. I'd wonder if it isn't higher in a truck with the less weight in the rear ... which would make rear disc even less needed. I'll be running a built 383 with a T56 for street use only and plan on running the stock drums in the rear. Not saying I won't be looking to upgrade to rear disc in the future but initial plans for now are the drums.