Brake Conversion
Brake conversion is a complicated process, but it care really improve your braking power. To learn even more about brake conversion and other braking topics, take a look at our Braking Guide!
How Brake Lines Work
Why do brake lines have so many bends and loops?
What are the different types of brake fluid?
What do the brake warning lights mean in my car?
How Brake Failure Works
How does payload affect braking?
How Brake Light Wiring Works
How Brake Bleeding Works
How Brake Relining Works
Do brake dust covers really work?
Do you need a brake lathe?
Do you need a brake puller?
How Regenerative Braking Works
Could anti-lock brakes detect a flat?
When I put my car in park what really keeps it from moving?
Learn More
If you have a pre-1940s classic car, chances are you only have one set of brakes. When cars were first made, they used just rear brakes. But as cars got faster, the need for front brakes became more prevalent.
Power brake conversions are popular among classic car enthusiasts because these highly effective brakes were once considered a luxury. Now that power brakes have become standard, auto lovers can't wait to get their vehicles up to speed.
Whether you're a tuner-car enthusiast looking to make your WRX drift-ready or an average Joe looking to tweak the safety and performance of your beloved '68 F-150, a disc brake conversion is actually the first modification you should consider.
By Sam Tyler