Disc Brake Conversion
Why Should I Upgrade to Heavy-Duty Emergency Brake Calipers?
The Benefits of Heavy-Duty Brake Calipers and How to Get the Most Out of Them Why should I upgrade to heavy-duty emergency brake calipers? That is an excellent question with a short answer of “for better stopping power and braking control” and a much longer answer that we will address in this blog. This heavy-duty…
Read MoreDrum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit
Should I Convert from Drum Brakes to Disc Brakes? Disc brake conversions are becoming more and more popular these days, and for a good reason: A disc brake conversion is a great upgrade. If you’re wondering if you should convert your drum brakes over to disc brakes, the answer is a resounding yes. A drum-to-disc…
Read MoreRubber Brake Hoses vs Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hoses
Durability and Longevity: What are the Pros and Cons of Rubber and Stainless Steel Brake Hoses? Your car’s brake system is one of the most important safety features, so it’s important to keep it in good working order. One of the key components of your brake system is the brake hoses. Brake hoses are responsible…
Read MoreWhich Heavy Duty Rear Axle Does My Ford Truck Have?
Discover Ways to Identify Which Rear Ford Differential You Have Up until 2000 most heavy-duty trucks came with either a 3/4-ton or 1-ton axle. But this doesn’t mean that your Ford truck produced during this period has one of those stock axles. Over the years, for whatever reason, people change out the axles on their…
Read MoreFinding The Right Brake Drum For Your Axle
It can be hard to find a new brake drum for your axle. This is especially the case if you have an older truck, such as a 1970 Chevy K20. If you’re having trouble finding the right brake drum for your axle, we can help. The Importance Of Using The Right Brake Drums For Your…
Read MoreChoosing The Right Wheel Studs For Your Disc Brake Conversion
A common problem with disc brake conversions are getting the right wheel studs. If you’re having trouble choosing the right wheel studs for your disc brake conversion, we can help. Why It’s Important To Use The Right Wheel Studs Wheel studs may be simple parts, but they’re quite important parts. The wheel studs keep the…
Read MoreWhy Does Your Truck Have Drum Brakes?
The disc brake system is known as a modern solution. So why do some trucks still have drum brakes? The reason manufacturers still build their trucks with drum brakes is simple: cost. Drum brakes are cheaper than disc brakes. It doesn’t mean that you have to keep drum brakes on your truck. Drum brakes have…
Read MoreReplacing Old Brake Drums Isn’t Always Easy – One More Reason To Convert To Disc
Do you have old brake drums that need replacing? If so, you may want to consider switching to disc brakes. Is it worth going through the process of converting to disc brakes? We think it is, for many different reasons. Let’s talk about some of them: 1. It’s Possible That They Don’t Make Replacement Drums…
Read MoreCan You Save Money Building Your Own DIY Disc Brake Conversion Kit?
When you want to convert to disc brakes, you have three options: Buy the brackets and source the rest of the components Make your own brackets and source all the components yourself Buy a complete disc brake conversion kit A lot of people believe that building your own DIY disc brake conversion kit is cheaper…
Read MoreIf I Buy A Disc Brake Conversion Kit For My Truck, Do I Need To Buy Bigger Wheels?
Are you planning on installing a disc brake conversion kit on your truck? If so, you may be wondering if you have to upgrade to bigger wheels. It’s a pretty common concern people have while upgrading to disc brakes. A lot of older trucks with 8 lug axles (such as Dana 60, 14 bolt, Sterling…
Read MoreAsk Lugnut4x4: Can I Use A Drum Brake Master Cylinder with Disc Brakes?
Before converting to disc brakes, many people have asked us if they can keep their factory drum brake master cylinder. In fact, it’s a great question, and one of the most common questions we get from our customers. If you’re buying a disc brake conversion kit from LugNut4x4, the answer is usually “YES.” There are a…
Read MoreE-Brake Calipers vs. Driveline Brakes – Pros and Cons
Are you converting the rear drum brakes on your truck over to disc brakes? If so, you might be wondering how you’ll configure your emergency brake after the conversion. You have a few options, but today we’re going to talk about the two most common solutions to this problem: Adding “E-brake calipers” (aka parking brake…
Read MoreAll About Studs For A GM 14 Bolt Axle Disc Brake Conversion
If you’re going to do a disc brake conversion on your 14 bolt axle, you will need to remove the studs from the hub to install the rotor. Depending on the weather where the truck lives, this might be easy or challenging. Here are a few tips for this job. Preparing Studs to be Removed…
Read MoreWhy You Should Keep Your Disc Brake Conversion Brake Hoses 18” or Shorter
Are you upgrading the drum brakes on your truck? Or upgrading the brakes on a solid axle so you can swap into another vehicle? If so, you might be looking for a set of brake hoses that more than 12” in length. While you can definitely find extended length brake hoses, we recommend keeping brake hoses…
Read MoreShould I Convert Drum Brakes To Disc Brakes?
Disc brake conversions are becoming more and more popular these days, and for a good reason: A disc brake conversion is a great upgrade. If you’re wondering if you should convert your drum brakes over to disc brakes, the answer is a resounding yes. A drum to disc conversion is one of the best “bang…
Read MoreThe 3 Most Common Disc Brake Conversion Issues and What To Do About Them
Upgrading to disc brakes comes with some great benefits: They include greater stopping power (even in bad weather), easier and more infrequent maintenance, and longer life. However, you can only reap those benefits if you have a high-quality disc brake conversion kit that’s installed correctly. Do you believe that your new disc brakes aren’t performing…
Read MoreThe Main Causes of Drum Brake Failure
Drum brakes are supposed to last the life of your car (or about 100,000 miles), but sometimes they fail sooner than expected. Why, though? Self adjuster failure is the most likely cause.
Read More5 Great Reasons To Do A 14 Bolt Disc Brake Conversion
The drum brakes on GM 14 bolt axles are disappearing, and no one is going to miss them. Drum brakes have a lot of limitations, and 14 bolt disc brake conversion kits are more affordable than ever (click here to see for yourself). If you’re wondering what a 14 bolt axle is, you may not…
Read MoreWhy Should You Convert to Disc Brakes
The benefits of disc brakes over drum brakes may shock you. They’re easier to repair, provide greater stopping power, and last longer than drum brakes. Drum brakes are cheaper, which is why your car may have them from the manufacturer.
Read MoreAdvantages of Disc Brakes Versus Drum Brakes
If there’s one important component to your vehicle that you need to be on top of, it’s your brakes. When it comes to selecting disc brakes or drum brakes, some of us are left scratching our heads. Here’s a breakdown of why disc brakes should be your go-to.
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