My 1000 sedan with 1200GX & 5 speed is STILL equiped with it's original drum brake system. I maintained it in top condition always & drove in a manner that best suited the limits of the car.

The only accident damage that i ever sustained was when some idiot tested the strength of my towbars gooseneck at a roundabout. Scratched the paint on the gooseneck he did.

I WANT good disc brakes, but those who have yet to learn how to drive, they NEED them. If one learns when to back off, the disc pads will last almost forever, but then, i do not live in the city,..... thank god.
Chris