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Upgrade Your Classic Car’s Braking System  Owning a classic American muscle car or truck is a source of immense pride and joy. However, the braking systems on many of these vintage vehicles can leave a lot to be desired. If you’re looking to upgrade your vehicle’s performance or replace a leaky, outdated brake system, First Place Auto Parts has the perfect solution for yo …
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  Are you planning to upgrade your vehicle's braking system with a disc brake conversion kit? Or perhaps you're looking to enhance your braking performance by switching to rear disc brakes? Whatever your goal, understanding master cylinders is crucial to ensure your brake system operates flawlessly. In this guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of master …
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Today in the shop we are talking about the best and most effective brake upgrades you can do to your project car or truck. First part we would recommend changing would be your brake pads. When changing your brake pads you need to think about what you are going to be doing with the car. If you want to track the car you will need a sportier brake pad to withstand the higher t …
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When deciding where to start when upgrading your cars performance, there's no better place to begin than the brakes. Everyone loves a screamin' V8 powered, 500 horsepower muscle car, but at the end of the day, if you leave the stock drum brakes or disc brakes you're going to run into trouble. Some key points of interest when buying a disc brake conversion ki …
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The first drive after installing the twin piston Wilwood rear disc brake conversion kit on the 56 Chevy gasser. David gives us a review of what differences converting from drum rear brakes to modern rear disc brakes feels like. Rear disc brakes are a popular upgrade to many classic cars and trucks. Was the upgrade worth it? Watch the video and find out! Check out a …
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