T-Bucket Drum Brakes

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

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!

Learn more about our Bucket Beauties project from T-bucket Plans.

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.

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

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.

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

In this Tech Tip, John answers a customer question about the Speedway Motors fiberglass T-Bucket kit bodies, and the potential need for reinforcement.