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Re:The grid isn’t ready for 300M EVs by 2030 by lstodd on Saturday May 06, 2023 @07:38PM (#35846405)
Front disk brakes came into widespread use in 1960s and for a good reason.

They are more efficient (read: safety) and much easier to maintain.

Rear brakes are almost redundant on entry level cars except for the parking brake. You can just disconnect them and not notice any significant change in handling.

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Re:The grid isn’t ready for 300M EVs by 2030 by namdnay on Saturday May 06, 2023 @07:59PM (#35846533)
Yes, I haven’t seen front drums in at least 20 years
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Re:The grid isn’t ready for 300M EVs by 2030 by jjav on Sunday May 07, 2023 @03:49AM (#35848923)
The Honda Civic Si went to four wheel disk brakes in 1992, over 30 years ago.

Last time I had to touch drum brakes was in 1991 and I'm very (very very) happy about that. Drum brakes are a maintenance nightmare I never again want to experience. I'd rather adjust carburator jets all night before working on drum brakes again.

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