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    Drum Brakes, Volts & Injection

    Jun 09, 2020 3 minutes
    by Jon Chabot

    Drum brake conversion

    Hi Jon, Could you tell me the advantages and disadvantages of converting from disc brakes to drum brakes? Yes, from discs to drums! I own a 1967 Beetle with disc brakes. I believe the previous owner converted from drums to discs. I want to bring my ’67 back to stock; but some friends told me I shouldn’t do it.

    Steve Johnson Downey, CA

    Steve, I’m sure that you’re not the only one who wants to bring his car back to “original” specifications. Most folks that do this are going to let their

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