Archive for the 'Brakes' Category

Quick-Change Brakes: Stainless Steel Brakes Quick-Change Kit

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Got an ‘02-’06 Hummer H2? Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. has just come out with a new line of bolt-on rear calipers that integrate their quick-change pad system. The new three-piston calipers bolt onto the stock rotors and gives you better braking performance as well as the convenience of a quick-change pad system. You can get […]

Keeping Independent: Scott’s Hotrods IFS

Friday, January 11th, 2008

If you’re customizing an older car or truck, you’ve probably looked into an independent front suspension for your ride. Switching from a leaf sprung front clip to a fully independent clip with disc brakes and modern technology is definitely an improvement over the horse and buggy designs of early vehicles. Scott’s Hotrods sells an IFS […]

Hammer Time: Baer Brakes’ New Iron Sport Brake System

Friday, January 11th, 2008

It seems like everyone’s restoring a muscle car nowadays, but they all have the same problem: a lot of power in a car that can’t stop that well. Baer Brakes just introduced the new Iron Sport system which works with most popular rear ends. It includes all the brackets needed to convert the stock drum […]

Stainless Steel Brake Lines

Monday, January 7th, 2008

I like working on my car, even routine maintenance stuff like brake work, because I not only save money, but I also ensure I’ve got the best parts on my ride. For instance, I replaced my old brake lines with stainless steel ones. They’re safer, and they increase my braking performance, supposedly even […]

No More Vacuum: Electric Brake Booster

Friday, January 4th, 2008

Brakes: we all need ‘em, but sometimes a bulky vacuum booster or hydroboost just looks janky on the firewall.  With its small footprint, ABS Power Brakes’ electric high-power brake booster provides an elegant solution.  

Cando Specialties’ ‘86-1/2 To ‘96 Nissan Hardbody Control Arms

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

The Nissan Hardbody, though popular in the minitruck world, comes standard with a 6-lug bolt pattern that makes it difficult to find wheels — unless you’ve got the scratch for expensive custom billet shoes. Now, however, Cando Specialties has just released a new line of upper and lower control arms that let you bolt a […]

Brembo’s Gran Turismo Brake Kit

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Look between the spokes of many high-end performance car’s wheels and you’ll often see a red caliper that reads “Brembo.” On the best rides, you’ll find the Brembo Gran Turismo 4-Piston brake kit – and though they do look incredibly cool, that’s not the reason they favored among the upper crust. The GT kit can stop […]