I’m thinking of upgrading the front disc brakes on my ’69 Chevelle with better pads. The car is a 454 with a Turbo 400 and stock front disc rotors and calipers and runs in the low 12’s at 110 mph. I want to get it stopped quicker but I can’t afford those expensive 14-inch rotor
The Car Care Council is dedicated to educating vehicle owners about the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance through its “Be Car Care Aware” program. One of the most important vehicle components you need to maintain is the braking system. Neglecting your braking system can lead to increased repair costs, or worse, no brakes at all. Fortunately, paying attention to
Seasoning your brake rotors is an essential part of preparing your brake system for heavy-duty or high-performance braking. In the interest of keeping yourself safe and maximizing the life of your brake rotors, completing a thorough seasoning procedure after installing your new rotors is strongly recommended. You should season your brake rotors before bedding in
There are two very good reasons to bed-in brake pads—three, if not crashing ranks as a top priority: Transferring brake pad material evenly onto your brake rotors to avoid unwanted vibration and brake judder. To drive out resins used to bind brake pad material during manufacturing, but need to be cooked out in order for
Learn about brake pad materials by watching this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video. It covers the basic differences between ceramic, semi-metallic, and organic brake pads. It also includes the pros and cons of each brake pad material and helps guide you in your brake pad shopping. Also, be sure to check out our post How
For all that we ask them to do, disc brake pads don’t get a whole lot of respect. As long as they fit in the caliper and do a reasonable job of stopping the vehicle, a pad is a pad, right? When it comes to high performance and racing, that common perception of brake pads
Brakes. No other system on your vehicle can cause so much frustration, yet be as vital to your safety. You can spend hours chasing leaks, noises, pulls, and other assorted brake maladies, only to have them crop up again. Fortunately, the brake experts at Bendix can give you a hand diagnosing and correcting your brake
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