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38 Is it worthwhile changing my rear drums to disc brakes?

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This article is from the VW Performance FAQ, by with numerous contributions by Jan Vandenbrande others.

38 Is it worthwhile changing my rear drums to disc brakes?

A:For normal purposes: NO. For racing and other purposes,
maybe. Considering the high cost of this swap and
considering that only 30% of all braking power comes from
the rear, it is usually not worth the effort. Concentrate
on the fronts instead.

 

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