Posts Tagged ‘disc brakes’
Choosing 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 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 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 MoreDIY 14-Bolt Axle Disc Brake Conversion Kit
Are you ready to begin your disc brake conversion? We put together this handy guide to help you out. While this guide focuses on the 14 bolt full float, it can also be used with most other full float axles. The only major difference is that Jeep and Chevy Dana 60 rear axles have 7…
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 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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