Buick 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Axle / Clevis / Bracket / Radius Rod Assembly

We're pretty sure we've never seen a hot rod Hudson pickup, let alone a candy-green knockout like this one!