Brakes Tech Articles
Disc Brake Conversion
by Tyler Wesely
5/24/2019
How to change brake pads, rotors and calipers using the Mustang II complete brake kit. Replace your drum brakes with disc brakes for performance and better braking ride. For use on Bobcat and Mustang II spindles.
Replacing a Front Wheel Cylinder on an Early Ford
4/18/2019
Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.
Quick Change Bolt On Components for a Modified Race Car
4/15/2019
This article demonstrates how to install a complete Winters quick change kit with additional parts including birdcages, brackets, and calipers for a modified race car.
Project Chevelle: Disc Brakes Tech Article
8/9/2018
Project Chevelle upgrades the 4 drum brakes single master cylinder that was an unfortunate set of boxes checked on this Chevelle’s order sheet.
Business in the Backpart
4/9/2018
Heath finally gets the opportunity to work on rear disc brakes. He explains some things that went great during this project, and not so great. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are of running disc brakes.
Early Ford Wide 5 Drum Set Up
by Tim Matthews
2/6/2018
Tim demonstrates the brake assembly with a Wide 5 drum brake and Speedway's new self-energizing backing plate.
How-to Adjust Buick Finned Drums
by Tim Matthews
1/26/2018
Tim explains the process of adjusting Buick Finned Drums to fit Speedway's self-energizing backing plate assembly.
The Graduate
by Jason Lubken
1/2/2018
Grant Kroft’s 1929 Ford Model A shows us that if you are passionate enough about something, nothing can stop you from achieving your goal. Read the story behind this hot rodder!
Adding a Bolt-On Rear Disc Brake Kit to Your Ride
12/13/2017
Steve replaces the factory GM 8.5" 10-bolt rear end on his '76 Chevrolet Laguna S3 with a GM 10 & 12 bolt bolt-on rear disc brake kit.