AMC Rat Rod Brakes

In this Tech Tip, a returning customer asks for advice on building a front suspension kit for his Model A rat rod.

Use our Brake System diagram to help with your street rod brake system project. We also diagram both single flare and inverted double flare fittings for you.

Advantages of using Speedway Motors weld-on rear disc brake kit for a Ford 9-Inch rear end. Learn some tips for installation. This kit includes IMCA approved brake calipers.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly

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.

Speedway Motors employee Jess M. talks about customizing the rear radius rods she installed on her '33 5-Window coupe.

Check out the 410 sprint car brake installation and bleeding the brakes! We're making serious progress on our build.

Learn how to lower a hot rod by modifying the axles and some history behind early hop ups. This project features a Ford axle with wishbones for a Model A.

Choosing the right suspension products when building your street rod or custom car. A step by step on how to determine which parts are needed for installation, how to calculate the spring rate and other helpful tips along the way.

Learn how replace lower and upper rear control arms. Read up on racer Steve's A-body control arm replacement and the bushings included kit he recommends.