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

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

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.

Speedway Motors Tech Talk Finned Aluminum Buick Brake Drum

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

How to Convert Rear Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes (Install & Adjustment)

Speedway Motors now offers a traditional-looking upgrade to those ancient drum brakes on your early Ford hot rod.

Early Ford Self-Energizing Hydraulic Brakes

Tim talks about the options we have for early Ford drum brakes.

Speedway Tech Talk - Early Ford Drum Brake Options

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

Use our brake builder tips and product info to create the perfect brake system for your project vehicle needs

Choose The Right Brake System Parts | Brake System Builder Tips

Get more details on Project Chevelle's 9-inch housing, third member, and tubular control arms installation.

Project Chevelle: Rear Axle Upgrade

After installing front brakes, Jeff is now ready for wheels and tires. See how a spacer is used to make his 15" wheels fit just right and a slick way to speed up the sanding and polishing process of the wheel dust caps.

Front Hub and Wheel Installation - 1967 Chevelle

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1937-48 Ford Style Self-Energizing Juice Drum Brake Kit

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