Posts Tagged ‘disc brake conversion’
Why do ¾ ton and 1-ton trucks have 8 lugs?
The simple answer is that 8 lugs are better than 4, 5, or 6… You have a truck that’s engineered to haul heavier loads so you have a beefier or heavier axle, your suspension is designed to hold up under more weight, linkages are stronger, and in most cases, your engine will output more torque…
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreCost Of Changing Drum Brakes To Disc Brakes
Are you thinking about switching to disc brakes? Are you wondering how much it’ll cost? We wish we could give you a simple answer, but the cost of switching to disc brakes varies a lot. It depends on several factors: Brake hardware (i.e. any special brackets or conversion hardware you’ll need) Whether or not the…
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 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…
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