Swapping Versailles' brakes onto earlier rearends isn't recommended. Unique mounting bracket doubles as bearing retainer, rather than bolting on to end of housing. Axle shaft OD, retainer ID, and ...
In last month's issue (Apr. '18) we set about converting our 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon from early Camaro disc brakes to modern, aluminum four-piston disc brakes from Wilwood Engineering. The conversion ...
Hey, there's nothing wrong with drum brakes, but that doesn't mean you have to keep them forever. As long as they're properly maintained and adjusted, drum brakes actually stop pretty well. The ...
It's a beautiful spring day, and a perfect time to break the winter seal on the garage and drive around in your classic Corvette, vintage motorcycle or whatever pride and joy you happen to have ...
In disc-brake systems, a caliper is a set of metal jaws that clamps down on a wheel’s brake disc, or rotor, when the driver applies the brakes. The caliper presses brake pads against either side of ...