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Posted: **Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:20 pm**

What are the benefits or detriments of having one or the other? I notice that Honda still uses rear drum brakes.

Posted: **Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:39 pm**

Drum brakes aren't as effecient or as powerful.

On a rear brake it doesn't really matter either way. Especially on a cruiser.

Posted: **Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:02 pm**

Discs brakes provide more stopping power for their weight, and are much more resistant to heat induced fading.

Rear Disc Brakes vs. Rear Drum Brakes