Chevy R10 Drum Brakes

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.

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!

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

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.

Watch as we install a front suspension lowering kit on our 1968 Chevy C10. Upgrades include disc brakes with a 5 on 5” bolt circle as well as 2” drop springs and 2 ½” drop spindles.

In this Tech Tip, John makes a few suggestions for a customer looking to update the braking system on his ’51 Deluxe.

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

Read how to install rear drop spring to lower a 1969 C10 pickup. Follow these steps for a smooth installation.

How to lower a C10 Chevy truck with lowering coil springs and install a front end rebuild kit. Upgrade your broken, rusty, or saggy suspension with our guide.

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