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How To: Bench Bleeding A Master Cylinder for you're American Muscle Car or Truck Figure 1: 1921 Duesenberg Model A shown The first car ever fitted with hydraulic brakes was the Model A Duesenberg back in 1921. The day after that first Duesenberg was built the phrase “bleeding the brakes” became part of the automotive dictionary. Hydraulic Brakes represented a huge leap …
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What’s Stopping You:Rubber vs Braided Stainless Steel Brake Hoses Explained Figure 1:An unfortunate reminder of how important a healthy brake system is What’s the most overlooked vehicle component that is part of a bigger system that is routinely take for granted, is vital to protecting our vehicle from damage and is relied on repeatedly every time you drive your car? Hi …
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Disc Brake Conversion Buying Guide from The Right Stuff Installing a Right Stuff brandDisc Brake Conversion Kit on your car or truck will enhance the performance and safety of your vehicle while also increasing its performance image. There is no question that disc brakes are superior at the job of stopping a vehicle than drum brakes. Drum brake issues such as pedal fade, …
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Disc Brake ConversionsUnderstanding GM Proportioning Valves, Distribution Blocks, Metering Blocks and Combination Valves Figure 1: 1967-69 GM A/F/X Body Disc Brake Proportioning Valve Shown Of all the “systems” that make up your muscle car or hot rod, the brake system is perhaps the most important. There is an old saying that goes “you shouldn’t go if you can’t stop” and …
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