Chevy Caprice Auto Trans Clutch Drums

Learn how Zach replaces a transmission and breakaway converter in his 55 Chevy, with some helpful tips along the way.

Read how to lower the rear of your 92-98 Chevy pickup using a DJM lowering kit. These tips are helpful for smooth completion.

Check out a couple of tips on how to install a new clutch.

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.

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.

You can slip these Finned Aluminum Buick Brake Drums on to any one of our 1937-48 Ford hubs or 12x2 Bendix brakes. No machining. No re-drilling. Not a cover. Just classic hotrod style.

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.

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

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

In this video, we walk through the process of installing a rear disc brake conversion kit that uses a weld-on caliper bracket.