With the addition of recent performance upgrades, our 1969 Dodge Dart has the potential for speed (in mph) close to twice the speed of many U.S. highways. Refer to any physics textbook, and you'll ...

The key to increasing the service life of a truck’s spring brake chamber system is to know what to look for, and how to spot safety problems easily during a daily pre-trip inspection. Often overlooked ...

Backyard classic truck builders can rattle off a list of "donor" rearends that accommodate early applications, including late-model six-lug conversions for 1947-1955 Chevys, like Nissan Pathfinders, ...

Typical, medium-duty, hydraulic brake system with front discs (red circuit) and rear drums (green circuit). Boost, or assist (blue circuit), is provided by an engine-driven pump, although the power ...

“Coming in hot! Shut her down!” That’s the last thing you want to hear when your 4x4’s brakes aren’t in tiptop shape. Like most old 4x4s, our 1978 Ford F-250’s brakes leave much to be desired in the ...

The stock rear suspension of our 1957 Bel Air project wasn’t doing us any favors in the handling department, that’s for sure. The old, small-crown radial tires were crumbly and cracked and the air ...

One theory surrounding the second set of rear brake calipers on the mid-engine Corvette is that the second caliper will enable higher-performance braking. The benefits of having two sets of calipers ...