Front disc brakes typically require 1,000-1,200 psi of hydraulic pressure to fully actuate (around 800 psi is rock-bottom for disc movement compared to 400 psi for drums).

CPP's drum-to-disc conversion kit (PN 6874FRBK-S, $1,199) came with just about everything necessary to update our 1968, including the parts needed to upgrade to power brakes.

Propulsion and deceleration, all in one unit, and compatible with drum and disc brakes—and crab walking, too. By Tom Murphy Published: Mar 10, 2025 5:30 AM EDT ...

Disc brakes were hardly a new technology in 1962, as Jaguar and Dunlop had tested the concept in the crucible of motorsport as early as a decade prior at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Up to this point ...

We contacted Speedway Motors for one of their affordable disc brake kits and saw they offered many types, depending on whether you were using Wilwood or GM calipers, Chevy spindles or Ford ...

Danfoss launches a cam lobe motor with 92% efficiency for road rollers, eliminating leakage and boosting durability.

The DS E-TENSE PERFORMANCE is built without disc brakes. Instead, it uses two onboard electric motors to slow the vehicle entirely through regenerative braking, up to 600kW.

We contacted Speedway Motors for one of their affordable disc brake kits and saw they offered many types, depending on whether you were using Wilwood or GM calipers, Chevy spindles or Ford ...