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Complete Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade for $550

November 20, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
Dan shows us his best solutions for rebuilding the front suspension at home as well as replacing and upgrading to front disc brakes. [More…]
Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions
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Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions

May 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Dan at DD Speed Shop is putting fresh binders on the ’57 Chevy Bel Air with a Right Stuff Products universal disc brake conversion kit. [More…]
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Install Bolt-On Disc Brake Conversion Kit on 8″ and 9″ Ford Rear-Ends

May 7, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Why disc brakes? Easy answer: they stop better. Safety matters, especially if you’re going to have passengers. Fortunately, this kit runs close to what you’d pay to replace original drums. Speedway 8 & 9 Inch [More…]
1973-79 Ford F100 Disc Brakes
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How To Rebuild 1973-79 Ford F100 Disc Brakes

April 18, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Rebuilding 1973-79 Ford F100 disc brakes, from sandblasting and painting, rotors and spindles, to making sure parts are within spec. [More…]
Tips For Buying and Installing Used Ford F100 Disc Brakes
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Buying and Adding Used Disc Brakes To A Ford F100

April 9, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The guys give tips on buying used disc brakes, talk briefly about aftermarket brakes and show how to check the kingpins on the I-Beams… [More…]
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Why You Should Never Use The Cheapest Brake Pads

November 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Planning on buying some brake pads? That cheap set on the shelf of your local parts store might seem tempting, but there’s a reason they’re so cheap. [More…]
DIY Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1947-59 Chevy and GMC Trucks
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DIY Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1947-59 Chevy and GMC Trucks

March 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
1947-59 Chevrolet and GMC Truck Front Disc Brake Conversion Restoration Expert and Custom Car Builder David Welch shows us step-by-step how to easily convert a 1947-59 Chevrolet or GMC Pickup to disc brakes… Front Disc [More…]

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