Before sourcing Honda CB350 - front disc brake vs drum?
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VonYinzer
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I've owned/ridden both and with all stock bits, the disk set up is not much better than the drum if done right. If you do get the disk front end, upgrade the pads to a modern compound and run a stainless line from the master to the caliper. Beyond that, it's all old tech. It will never perform as well as modern systems.
I've owned/ridden both and with all stock bits, the disk set up is not much better than the drum if done right. If you do get the disk front end, upgrade the pads to a modern compound and run a stainless line from the master to the caliper. Beyond that, it's all old tech. It will never perform as well as modern systems.
D4N63R
Been Around the Block
VonYinzer said:
The pads and line make the difference. While setting up a drum isnt necessarily hard, it is something you have to do where as the disc is just bleed and go. There is still a noteworthy rotational and stationary mass difference. I would also imagine if he decides to go disc later he'll have to change the fork lower as well.
Drum isnt a deal breaker, but if you want maximum performance an upgraded and modernized disc setup is going to be better. for an average street bike, just buy the one you like more.
krafty
Dyslexics of the World - Untie!
We get asked this question a lot with regard to the MGAs we service. The MGA 1500 was 4-wheel drum, the 1600 had front discs. You can fairly easily convert the drum cars to front wheel discs, but depending on the driving style it's usually not warranted.
Drums can often stop BETTER on the first couple of stops than a disc can. However, after the first few the heat build-up starts to cause them problems. After about 10 hard stops a drum brake really starts behaving badly in comparison to a disc. They just are much less capable of getting rid of the heat which causes them to fade.
For any sort of track application disc are better, period.
Drums can often stop BETTER on the first couple of stops than a disc can. However, after the first few the heat build-up starts to cause them problems. After about 10 hard stops a drum brake really starts behaving badly in comparison to a disc. They just are much less capable of getting rid of the heat which causes them to fade.
For any sort of track application disc are better, period.
VonYinzer
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As said... Stock set up (disk or drum) for the average rider on the street is nearly identical in performance. As long as it's all in proper working order. Buy what you like and service the brakes according to factory specs with all the upgraded parts you can and you'll be fine.
mydlyfkryzis
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Don't do stoppies on a CB350. The bike doesn't have the weight distribution for it. The front wheel will lock and skid before you get a good stoppie...a lock wheel is good for a highside crash...
As von yinzer said, both brakes, set up correctly, work well for street. The Disk will work a little better when stainless lines and new EBC pads are used. MY CB360 (same brakes) was a horrible stopper until I put the stainless lines and better pads on.
As von yinzer said, both brakes, set up correctly, work well for street. The Disk will work a little better when stainless lines and new EBC pads are used. MY CB360 (same brakes) was a horrible stopper until I put the stainless lines and better pads on.
