17 Mar
The other day, I was flipping through channels looking for something to watch on TV and I stumbled upon the 1968 classic, Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen. This film features one of the coolest car...
Tech Tips
05 Feb
When customers inquire about upgrading their classic car’s brake system, all of our team members are trained to start the conversation with simple questions. We ask about the vehicle’s application, how the customer drives...
06 Jan
The master cylinder is a critical component of your brake system. Should a master cylinder fail, we have a safety problem that is even more compounded if you are driving a classic car with...
02 Jan
John and Horace Dodge first broke into the car business in 1900 by supplying parts and assemblies to Detroit-based auto manufacturers, first for Olds Motor Vehicle Company and later, for Ford Motor Company, where...
29 Sep
Traditional hot rods simply can’t have modern looking parts. Ask anyone in the hot rod segment of our hobby. They will agree. The true hot rod enthusiast requires vintage looking systems that deliver modern...
07 Sep
Brake noise is one of those aggravating problems that can take some time to diagnose properly. It is tempting to reach for some lubricant, but this is just a short term fix that doesn’t...
25 Aug
Brake pads and brake fluid are two important yet often overlooked components of every braking system. Neither of these items has the same wow factor as a fancy rotor upgrade, but just like rotors,...
06 Aug
Do you have a brake pedal that feels firm or hard to press? If you do, the culprit may be a bad booster, booster hose, or check valve. In this post, we offer a...
24 Jun
A commonly heard complaint from people and in particular street rod builders is that they really want to enjoy the benefits of a vacuum booster. So you ask…………“What is the problem?” More often than...
29 May
At MP Brakes, we understand that you have many choices when converting your car from drum to disc brake technology, so we are constantly looking for new ways to earn and keep your business. ...
30 Apr
We recently received a note from the owner of a 65 Mustang asking us to justify the cost and expense of converting his car from drum to disc brakes. We field this question on...
25 Apr
Fords have always had a loyal following, but for a variety of reasons, we see increased interest in restoring 1965 - 1972 era F100 trucks. There is an abundant supply of spare parts for...