Finned Aluminum "Buick Style" Brake Drums are a great way to add that vintage hot rod style to your Early Ford. Follow along as we install a pair on our '32 Roadster and add some serious hot rod attitude!

Drum Brake Installation - '32 Roadster

Preventative maintenance is crucial for hot rods. In this article, Jess shows you how to place a front wheel cylinder on an early Ford.

Replacing a Front Wheel Cylinder on an Early Ford

Tim M. talks about the rare and hard to find Kinmont Brakes system, and what makes them so unique.

What are Kinmont Brakes?

Follow this visual guide on installing spacer rings for Buick style finned brake drums to help center the drum on the hub. Learn some tips on using old and new parts for the installation.

Installing Spacer Rings on Buick Brake Drums

Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.

New Hubs for a Traditional-Style Hot Rod

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for  solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

Ford And Chevy Spindle Options For Solid Axle Hot Rods

Just about any classic vehicle’s drum brakes can be upgraded to the increased braking performance of a disc brake system. Our Buyer’s Guide provides an overview of disc brake benefits and what you need to succeed with your upgrade.

Everything You Need to Know About Converting Drum Brakes to Disc

Tim explains the process of adjusting Buick Finned Drums to fit Speedway's self-energizing backing plate assembly.

How-to Adjust Buick Finned Drums

Tim demonstrates the brake assembly with a Wide 5 drum brake and Speedway's new self-energizing backing plate.

Early Ford Wide 5 Drum Set Up

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.

Adding a Bolt-On Rear Disc Brake Kit to Your Ride

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