Ford Banjo, Drum Brakes

Tim M. takes us through troubleshooting some of the common causes of leaky banjo fittings and caliper fitment issues.

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

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!

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.

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.

Follow along as Speedway Tech Kevin W. updates the brakes on his Bel Air with a modern disc brake conversion kit.

A step by step guide on how to install an open drive conversion kit on a Ford Banjo rear end. View the list of tools and materials needed to complete this installation.

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

A properly bled brake system ensures optimal braking; here’s how to do it right the first time all by yourself