Tuff Stuff Brake Boosters

Power brake boosters offer lower pedal effort and better braking characteristics, but which one is right for your hot rod, muscle car, or truck? We take the guesswork out of that question with our latest buyer's guide.

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.

Tim talks about brake booster adjustment.

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

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

Steve replaces the factory GM 8.5" 10-bolt rear end on his '76 Chevrolet Laguna S3 with a GM 10 & 12 bolt bolt-on rear disc brake kit.

Tim talks about what options we have for hot rod shocks.

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.

Learn how to bleed your brakes on your own with this step-by-step guide to using speed bleeders, provided by Speedway Motors.

If manual brake bleeding is not an option for you, vacuum bleeding can be just as effective as pressure bleeding your brake system.