Well, several factors have conspired to change our perception. For one, many of these drum-brake systems have been in service for over 40 years and, even if serviced regularly, just don't work as well ...
Although disc brakes were commonplace on compact Mopars from 1973 onwards, owners of earlier A-Bodies will typically find drums behind the wheels. It is true the Kelsey Hayes four-piston disc setup ...
Some modifications never become outdated, especially those that are simple bolt-on improvements that can be done with junkyard parts. We still get questions about swaps and conversions we did it over ...
Front brakes can only do so much. Most rear drums do very little for stopping power, which is usually why a set of rear shoes will last two to three times longer than the front pads. By adding rear ...
Classic car owners eventually face the same uncomfortable question: keep the original drum brakes or convert to discs. The ...
After you get a new project running, what’s the first thing you want to do? “Go for a drive” is the obvious answer, but did ...
In choosing brake systems for a commercial fleet, there’s no wrong answer whether air disc brakes are a right fit versus drum brakes. There are plenty of advantages for both; drum brakes are ...