Did You Know?

  Braking systems are one of the most underrated un-maintained systems in your ride, but it is one of the most important systems on any street or classic ride.  Often mistakenly overlooked or set as a low priority when compared to that screaming heartbeat under the hood, curve hugging suspensions, or glass finished body.  Think about, what good is all that power if you can’t stop it?  No matter how good your suspension, you’ll need the brakes when negotiating those curves. A glass finished body does not hold up well when you miss the curve or can’t slow down for the guy stopped in front of you.  Upgrading and maintaining your braking system is easily one of the best improvements and maintenance values; both dollar wise and safety wise you can do to your ride.

  All improvements from upgrading the standard drum brakes to disc brakes, single reservoir master cylinder to dual reservoir master cylinder, manual to power brakes will increase drivability and safety.  In today’s world upgrades can be performed using refurbished OEM parts, aftermarket upgrade kits or combinations of the two.

  Maintenance wise fluid levels should be checked regularly.  Much the like your car’s cooling system, the brake system usually deteriorates from the inside out.  Most brake fluids attract and hold moisture.  Unless the car is driven frequently, the brake system never heats up enough to evaporate the moisture and before you know it hard brake lines, wheel cylinders, and calipers are leaking or non-functional due to corrosion.