Classic Car Tires & Brakes
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Replacing Rear Disc Brakes
While front disc brake conversions are popular on classic cars, rear brakes can be equally as important and should not be overlooked. Mark Simpson takes us through the process to remove the original rear drums and hardware from our project ’57 DeSoto, including the use of a drum puller. Then starting with a clean slate…
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Replacing Front Disc Brakes
Front disc brake conversions have become commonplace for many classic car enthusiasts. Mark Simpson takes us step-by-step through the process of installing an SSBC conversion kit on the front of our ’57 DeSoto project car. From removing all of the factory hardware to installing new brackets, rotors and calipers, you’ll see first hand how you…
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Classic Car Restoration: Disc Brake Overview
Disc brakes are a popular upgrade for many years and makes of cars. The advantages of disc brakes include superior stopping power, improved reliability and greater ease of maintenance. Mark Simpson takes us through an overview of the SSBC brake conversion kit we’ll be installing on our ’57 DeSoto project, which includes everything we’ll need…
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Learn How to Replace Master Cylinder Assemblies
Learn how to replace master cylinder assemblies and install a new one in this Classic Car video. George Vondriska and Brent Ackley take you step by step through the process. Also watch Brent begin to install new brake lines.
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Learn How to Bench Bleed a Master Cylinder
Bleeding the master cylinder can be done with it in the car but it would take a long time to get all the air worked out. Brent Ackley shows you how to bench bleed a master cylinder by using bleeding ports, attaching little hoses and adding brake fluid. Last step is pumping the actuating rod…
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Replacing Brakes and Rotors: Installing the Rotor and Caliper
We are nearing the end of our project where we’re replacing brakes and rotors. It is time to start putting things back together on the brake job. George Vondriska continues with the brake update by installing the rotor and caliper. Learn tips on tightening castle nuts on wheel bearings and more.
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Learn How to Replace Rotors with Proper Preparation
Learn how to replace rotors with proper preparation of the rotors by greasing the wheel bearings prior to install. George Vondriska and Brent Ackley show you a way to grease the wheel bearings differently than the way you may be used to doing it. Also learn about a seal seat kit that helps seat the seal.
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Learn How to Remove Drum Brakes for Disc Brakes
Brent Ackley and George Vondriska are back to start the brake upgrade. In this video, learn how to remove drum brakes to replace with disc brakes on a 56 Chevy Model 150. Brent also installs the new brackets.
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Removing the Emergency Brake Cable from a Car
Craig Hopkins quickly teaches you how to use a clamp and a rubber mallet to remove an emergency brake cable from its holding in the floor of a car body.
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