Q: I would like to install disc brakes on all four corners of my ’69 Camaro. It’s currently equipped with drum brakes, and they’re just not doing the trick. I’m wondering if the suspension from a C4 Corvette can be made to work on a unibody vehicle. I think this would be a cost-effective way
When it comes time to add brake fluid to your brake system, you’ll do it at the master cylinder. But it’s not as simple as topping off the reservoir and calling it a day. There will usually be a “Max. Fill” line marked on the master cylinder, and it’s there for good reasons. In today’s
I’m looking to buy some upgraded brake pads for my 2010 Chevy 1500 pickup as the brake pedal is starting to shudder on even light brake application. I’ve been reading stuff online and one guy mentioned that he’d never buy a particular brake pad again because when he first installed them, the pedal felt weird
Our friends at Wilwood Disc Brakes are always getting calls from customers asking about spongy brakes or any type of brake pedal feel that doesn’t seem right. There’s a common procedure that Wilwood’s brake experts ask their customers to do, and in today’s video, Mike from Wilwood is going to demonstrate it with explanations for
It’s time to debunk some brake rotor myths. Myths that, on the surface, seem to make sense in many cases. But ultimately, believing these myths won’t resolve actual brake system problems. These myths can hurt an automotive technician’s ability to diagnose common brake problems and solve them effectively. This is why people complain about taking their
(Image/blog.driversed.com) The guys at StopTech have the science of brake systems down. So much so that they released a series of white papers that include everything from a basic glossary of brake terms to an in-depth look at the physics of braking. The topic that intrigued us the most was on common brake system myths. The paper
The two most common types of automotive brake systems are drum brakes and disc brakes. Drum brakes have been stopping vehicles for much longer than disc brakes, but as horsepower and vehicle speeds grew in the 1960s and ’70s, the need for more stopping power prompted automakers to transition more toward disc braking. Disc brake
The brakes feel squishy, and that’s rarely good. Uh-oh. That usually means there’s air trapped in the lines. It also means it’s time to bleed the brakes. Which wouldn’t be a big deal if it didn’t require someone else’s help and more time than we want to spend. But brake bleeding isn’t what it used
Q: I’m putting together a disc brake system for a custom build. What can you tell me about setting up brake pedal ratio for optimum performance? Also, what can you tell me about master cylinders? Specifically, what do I need to know about the bore size of the master cylinder? A: On average, brake pedal ratio should range from
You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. J.B. Harrison, AR Q: My 1953 Chevy 1/2 ton truck project has hit a snag. I recently installed a 283 small block, modified pedals, and a master cylinder from a 1960s Chevy truck. Somehow it has all added up to poor braking power.
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