Auto Brake Repairs &Tech Tips - 4x4 Auto Repairs For Braking Systems
Brake repairs for all types of car brakes and tips for repairing or improving automotive braking systems on 4x4 pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. You'll find information about disc and drum brakes, brake rotors, brake pads, brake conversions, and bleeding brake lines.
How To Do A Front Disc Brake Conversion On A Ford Bronco
Personal tips and advice from the owner of a 1973 Ford Bronco on how to do a front disc brake conversion. Lots of great pictures and diagrams to help you do it yourself.
Personal tips and advice from the owner of a 1973 Ford Bronco on how to do a front disc brake conversion. Lots of great pictures and diagrams to help you do it yourself.
All Ford Front Disc Brake Conversion
A first-hand experience. Here are 15 steps to a front brake drum to disc conversion on a '73 Bronco.
A first-hand experience. Here are 15 steps to a front brake drum to disc conversion on a '73 Bronco.
Brake Parts From JC Whitney
Everything you need to complete your brake job, including: Brake Calipers & Parts, Brake Hardware & Accessories, Brake Lines & Hoses, Brake Master Cylinders & Repair Kits, Brake Pads & Shoes, Brake Rotors & Drums, Disc Brake Conversion Kits, Emergency Brakes & Accessories, and Wheel Cylinders.
Everything you need to complete your brake job, including: Brake Calipers & Parts, Brake Hardware & Accessories, Brake Lines & Hoses, Brake Master Cylinders & Repair Kits, Brake Pads & Shoes, Brake Rotors & Drums, Disc Brake Conversion Kits, Emergency Brakes & Accessories, and Wheel Cylinders.
Brake System Maintenance & Bleeding Brakes Info
Here how to do some basic checks of your vehicle's braking system, along with bleeding the brake lines and checking your brakes for proper operation.
Here how to do some basic checks of your vehicle's braking system, along with bleeding the brake lines and checking your brakes for proper operation.
Changing Your Brake Pads
Time to roll up your sleeves and do a brake reline. With this how-to article, you can do it yourself.
Time to roll up your sleeves and do a brake reline. With this how-to article, you can do it yourself.
Dual Braking System Install
A dual braking system comes in handy on the trail. It enables you to lock up the rear wheels, or the front wheels, or both if you want.
A dual braking system comes in handy on the trail. It enables you to lock up the rear wheels, or the front wheels, or both if you want.
Drum vs Disc Brakes
Why are disc brakes better than drum and how much, if any, loss of braking occurs when using rear drum brakes on a modern vehicle? Find out the differences between drum and disc brakes here.
Why are disc brakes better than drum and how much, if any, loss of braking occurs when using rear drum brakes on a modern vehicle? Find out the differences between drum and disc brakes here.
Front Disc Brake Conversion
This conversion was done on a Toyota Land Cruiser.
This conversion was done on a Toyota Land Cruiser.
How Brakes Work
A great intro to How Brakes Work, including Brake Basics, Leverage, Hydraulic Systems, Friction, A Simple Brake System. Also: How Master Cylinders & Combination Valves Work, How Drum Brakes Work, How Disc Brakes Work, How Power Brakes Work, and How Anti-Lock Brakes Work.
A great intro to How Brakes Work, including Brake Basics, Leverage, Hydraulic Systems, Friction, A Simple Brake System. Also: How Master Cylinders & Combination Valves Work, How Drum Brakes Work, How Disc Brakes Work, How Power Brakes Work, and How Anti-Lock Brakes Work.
How To Improve Your Brakes... Inexpensively
Inexpensive ways to improve your truck's brakes without investing thousands of dollars.
Inexpensive ways to improve your truck's brakes without investing thousands of dollars.
Improving The Brakes On Your Trucks
Some things to consider with regard to the brakes on your 4x4 truck, as well as some important upgrades you might want to consider.
Some things to consider with regard to the brakes on your 4x4 truck, as well as some important upgrades you might want to consider.
Keep Your Brakes from Letting You Down
Know your brakes! From noises to squeaks, this article can give you the insight you're looking for.
Know your brakes! From noises to squeaks, this article can give you the insight you're looking for.
Traction Control Explained
What is traction control, and how does it work?
What is traction control, and how does it work?
Upgrading Your Brakes
While the braking system can be upgraded depending on your budget, this article explains how to replace the front brake pads, rotors, and calipers on a stock 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4X4.
While the braking system can be upgraded depending on your budget, this article explains how to replace the front brake pads, rotors, and calipers on a stock 1996 Jeep Cherokee 4X4.