Brakes
Business in the Backpart
4/9/2018
Heath finally gets the opportunity to work on rear disc brakes. He explains some things that went great during this project, and not so great. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are of running disc brakes.
Early Ford Wide 5 Drum Set Up
by Tim Matthews
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
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
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!
Adding a Bolt-On Rear Disc Brake Kit to Your Ride
12/13/2017
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.
Speedway Tech Talk - CPP Hydroboost Brake Systems
by Pat Orth
5/17/2017
Speedway Motors employee Pat O. talks about the CPP Hydroboost Brake System.
Disc Brakes with Factory Wheels on a Ford F1
by John Wulbern
2/20/2017
In this Tech Tip, a customer asked about finding a set of disc brakes for his 1949 Ford F1 pickup, with one caveat. He wants to use the factory wheels.
Disc Brakes and Proportioning Valves
by John Wulbern
1/12/2017
In this Tech Tip, John confirms a customer question regarding the need for a proportioning valve on his ’55 F100 brake build.