Howdy Bolters, I have a 1957 gmc half ton pickup and am replacing the entire brake system with new.

I'm running a FE big block for the motor. I will be putting in a new master cylinder with a booster. with the extra weight in the front end will the stock drum brakes be safe or good enough to stop when i need to. I was thinking about upgrading to disc brakes in the front, but dont know if i really need to.

I plan on driving highway speeds with it (65-75mph), will the drums be good enough or should i upgrade?

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks

Last edited by Woogeroo; 10/14/2010 10:10 AM. Reason: added year/make/ton to topic