1937 Chevy Brake Pedal

Early Ford Bolt-on Brake Conversion

Street Rod Tech Kevin W. talks about the first steps in his plans of a disc brake upgrade on his 1954 Chevy Bel Air, upgrading the pedal to an under-dash setup and adding a booster.

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See how Jeff tackles the installation of a 9" power brake booster on his '67 Chevelle. Learn some tips for this application and why it's important to leave some free travel at the top of the pedal swing.

Jeff converts his 1967 Chevelle manual brake system to power by installing a Delco booster kit. Learn how to make the master cylinder more resistant to brake fluid and a few tips for an easy install.

Follow along as our Tech installs dropped spindels and performs a disc brake conversion on his '55 Sedan. He utilizes a metric brake conversion kit.

Check out these 1937-'48 Ford spindle diagrams and advice on how to assemble them!

Jeff installs a Wilwood 12.19" Front Disc Brake Kit to his 1967 Chevelle. Read more on the caliper bracket assembly and brake rotor setup.

Jeff preps the rear end housing to secure the brake lines and shows how to fasten bolt-on brake line tabs on the lower trailing arm bracket. Follow along as he applies Wilwood Dynalite Calipers to his 1967 Chevelle.

Barry's sedan makes us wonder why there aren't more Chevy street rods out there.