brakes for street rod?

[1968-coupe]

Im looking into brakes for my 1968 street rod project, Id like some opinions on this setup:

Front: 11" wildwood discs
Rear: Factory drum

I have had no issues with drum brakes, my 1969 F100 has all drums, and stops fine, my 1994 F150 has front discs and drum rears, again no problem. I want good stopping power, So thats why I want at least front discs, though im not sure what size is best. Will keeping the drum rears affect my car much?

 

[2+2GT]

If the drums have not been a problem for you, but you feel obligated to upgrade, just get the factory-style front discs. The non-power kit will cost you under $600, be compatible with your rear brakes and current wheels, and not cost you a ton.

 

[1968-coupe]

I have found brake boosters for disc/drum setup. Its much cheaper than going disc/disc. I just dont seent he point in spending all the extra $$$$$ if its not worth it. If I save $500 on brakes, then thats more I can put into other things, such as engine. BUT I dont want to have a braking system that is poor quality and create an imbalance of quality over the entire vehicle.

 

[2+2GT]

I have found brake boosters for disc/drum setup. Its much cheaper than going disc/disc. I just dont seent he point in spending all the extra $$$$$ if its not worth it. If I save $500 on brakes, then thats more I can put into other things, such as engine. BUT I dont want to have a braking system that is poor quality and create an imbalance of quality over the entire vehicle.

I'm not really sure what you mean by 'imbalance'. It depends what you want. This car is a careful restoration. Ram-Air 428 Super Cobra Jet (Drag Pac). Manual steering. Manual drum brakes. Exactly as factory invoice.

 

[1968-coupe]

Im going for a resto mod, close to stock look, not radical custom work, but a modified car. I want more stopping power than factory drums all around, also im going with power steering.

 

[JonK]

I'm doing my '67 similar and plan some track events, front power discs being installed, rear brakes will stay drum. When rear discs are installed a prop valve needs to be installed and in most cases I read that you have to turn the power all the way down to the rear, seems like a waste to put better brakes on the rear and then cut them down so they won't lock before the front. I think the rear drum will be more than sufficient in a DD and is even used on many track cars. The front disc is an improvement for better even braking as it's difficult to balance a front drum car to avoid pulling, they slip more when wet and fade/overheat faster than disc. I could drive my car with the 4wh. drums but I was always on edge as even with well adjusted new shoes it was a stomp and wait affair at an interstate offramp.

I agree that the stock setup may be the most appealing way to go for parts, $ and repairability.
Jon

 

[MitchGT]

I think the biggest advantage to rear discs are that they don't fade as quickly. That is probably only a problem if you take your car to the track. Even drums have enough power to lock up the back wheels for the first 3 to 5 stops, after that the discs would be an improvement.