Mechanical discs certainly claim to be an easier, more adjustable alternative to hydraulics, but does the lack of power outweigh their simplicity? To find out, I have put four market-leading options ...

And while disc brakes are easily maintained, they do have to be inspected. So the maintenance savings don't really add much to the plus side of the disc brake cost equation.

Disc brake caliper pistons vary in size, depending on the type of vehicle and the brake's applications. Generally, most passenger vehicles with disc brake systems have brake calipers with between ...

If your A-, B-, or E-Body already has a disc brake setup from a `73 or later car with 10 7/8-inch rotors and either sliding or floating calipers, you can upgrade to larger 11 3/4-inch rotors (in ...

For further information, refer to your air disc brake manufacturer’s service data sheet. Choose the Right Replacement. Holley notes that there have been significant advancements in ADB ...

A single-piston floating-caliper disc brake system is becoming increasingly popular (see Figure 14-9). When you apply the brakes, the caliper moves from side to side and centers itself.

Pete and Jake offer a disc brake conversion kit that adapts mid-'60s Volvo rotors and calipers to early Ford spindles. Kit includes mounting brackets, bearing spacer, fasteners.

McComsey said during Bendix’ 60mph to zero brake tests, it takes a fully loaded tractor-trailer about 225 feet to come to a full stop with drum brakes. Disc brakes show a 12% improvement by ...

The Master Power Brakes power front disc brake kit (PN DB1521PANS) includes 11 1/4-inch vented rotors, loaded calipers with pads, caliper brackets, and a 9-inch-diameter power-brake booster with a ...