Brakes Tech Articles
Early Ford Wide 5 Drum Set Up
by Tim Matthews
- Posted in
Videos
2/6/2018
Tim demonstrates the brake assembly with a Wide 5 drum brake and Speedway's new self-energizing backing plate.
How-to Adjust Buick Finned Drums
by Tim Matthews
- Posted in
Videos
1/26/2018
Tim explains the process of adjusting Buick Finned Drums to fit Speedway's self-energizing backing plate assembly.
The Graduate
by Jason Lubken
- Posted in
Tech
1/2/2018
Grant Kroft’s 1929 Ford Model A shows us that if you are passionate enough about something, nothing can stop you from achieving your goal. Read the story behind this hot rodder!
The Perfect Braided Brake Hose
by Steve Lewis
- Posted in
Tech
12/27/2017
Plumbing a fluid system can sometimes be frustrating. Steve couldn't find one to fit his Laguna until he came across this stainless steel braided brake hose. Read his step by step instructions for installing this brake hose.
Installing An Adjustable Proportioning Valve Block
by Steve Lewis
- Posted in
Tech
11/8/2017
Learn how to install an adjustable proportioning valve block.
1969-77 GM Brake Calipers
by Steve Lewis
- Posted in
Tech
11/1/2017
Steve explains the process of installing Speedway calipers.
The Day We Got Our Hands Dirty
by Jess (MacKichan) Gasper
- Posted in
Tech
10/26/2017
Getting started on the brakes and more!
Speedway Tech Talk - CPP Hydroboost Brake Systems
5/17/2017
Speedway Motors employee Pat O. talks about the CPP Hydroboost Brake System.
New Hubs for a Traditional-Style Hot Rod
by Tim Matthews
- Posted in
Tech
1/12/2017
Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.
Drop Spindle Install and Disc Brake Conversion on a 55 Chevy
by Zach Raddatz
- Posted in
Tech
1/3/2017
Follow along as our Tech installs dropped spindels and performs a disc brake conversion on his '55 Sedan. He utilizes a metric brake conversion kit.