Dodge D200 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.

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.

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

Should you use single or dual diaphragm brake boosters? Read our guide to learn which is best for your four wheel drum or four wheel disc brake system.

How to change brake pads, rotors and calipers using the Mustang II complete brake kit. Replace your drum brakes with disc brakes for performance and better braking ride. For use on Bobcat and Mustang II spindles.

In this Tech Tip, John confirms a customer question regarding the need for a proportioning valve on his ’55 F100 brake build.

We get a lot of questions about brake kits so Tim gives a brief overview of disc brake setups.