Disc brakes and drum brakes are both good methods of stopping a truck.

Braking capacity is what is important. These trucks and any other vehicle made should have decent enough brakes (if well maintained) to stop the vehicle at the weight and speeds it was designed for.

If looking for more speed you should consider stronger brakes.
Just any disc brake may or may not be better off than the stock drum brakes.


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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