Brakes
Adjustable Proportioning Value Block
Nothing beats a braking system with an adjustable proportioning block. They are vastly preferable to the factory-style metering valves, which are prone to sticking and over-centering with age. The valve assembly is available in a chrome finish. However, I chose the black one because the car will have a blackout appearance. Most kits include the…
Read MoreHow to Measure for a Brake Conversion
Brakes are an essential component of any project. We all enjoy traveling at a rapid pace, and the ability to come to a complete halt whenever we please is also desirable. With so many alternatives available on the market today, it would be best to walk you through the process of determining whether or not…
Read MoreHow to Pick a Brake Booster
To function correctly, brake boosters require a minimum of 17 inches of manifold vacuum. Typically, smaller boosters will demand a greater vacuum to function effectively. When installed in a confined area, such as under the floor on the frame or the firewall, a smaller booster is an excellent alternative to consider. Vacuum requirements for manufacturing…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Correct Brake Fluid
Perhaps one of the most ignored aspects of our vehicles is the brake fluid. If the brakes are functioning well, why should we be concerned? However, it plays a key function by transferring foot pressure to the brakes or hydraulic clutch system, while being frequently disregarded. The importance of proper care and maintenance for our…
Read MoreWhat can Cause Spongy Brakes
After you’ve properly bled a brake system, does the brake pedal still feel spongy, or are your brakes not providing the necessary stopping power? The integrity of your booster and master cylinder is among the first things you may inspect. The valve on your booster where the vacuum line connects is a one-way valve, and it…
Read MoreHow to Bleed Brakes Not Your Wallet
Vacuum Bleed Reverse Bleed Old Fashioned Bleed Brake system bleeding can be accomplished in one of three ways at this time: The use of pressure to bleed the wound. Using a reservoir of brake fluid, apply a positive air pressure force to the fluid’s opposing side, causing it to flow into the brake system. Vacuum…
Read MoreStainless Steel Brake Hoses
Stainless steel brake hoses.It has been brought to my attention that some folks are confused about the difference between “DOT-approved” and “non-approved” stainless-steel brake lines. Despite the fact that this explanation is somewhat lengthy, I believe it will cover all of the bases.To begin, a brief explanation of what stainless-steel brake hoses are and how…
Read MoreDisc Brake Conversion (2)
What Do Floating and Non-Floating Calipers Mean? You’ve decided that your hot rod, muscle car, or antique truck needs disc brakes, and you’re looking through a selection of caliper options, which include single piston and multi-piston calipers. In both manufacturing and retrofit disc brake packages, the single piston caliper is the most common caliper. When…
Read MoreDisc Brake Conversion (1)
All of the advancements in automotive technology that are wrapped up in our modern daily drivers are easy to take for granted, but if you turn back the clock, all of these safety, convenience, and comfort updates were once an expensive option, or perhaps not even available in the time period of your project car.…
Read MoreBetter Brake Safety Upgrade
Disc Brake Upgrade The basic minimum modification is to replace the front drum brakes with disc brakes, which handle 70% of your car’s braking. The four-wheel disc is preferable, but if you’re on a budget, you can only replace the front for now. To complete a disc brake conversion, we see a variety of kits.…
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