16 Feb
Michael Harding of Street Muscle Magazine picked the brain of MP Brakes VP Mark Chicester to get the inside scoop on our new electric vacuum pump, including how it can help increase vacuum to...
Tag Archives: Tips and Info
02 Apr
People who are helping diagnose certain brake problem conditions - in particular a hard brake pedal - often suggest that you measure the vacuum pressure. The advice will sometimes mention that your engine must...
11 Feb
Let's face it, even the most mechanically minded among us sometimes struggles with written instructions for assembly. No matter how well written and illustrated instructions may be, it is just easier to learn how...
18 Nov
Recently, we wrote about converting manual to power brakes whether your car originally came from the factory with drum or disc brakes. We received several follow up questions from people with drum brakes looking...
30 Oct
I recently overheard an exchange taking place at a car show about whether or not you could make drum brakes into "power brakes." "Aren't drum brakes always manual and disc brakes always power?" the one...
16 Sep
Properly operating brakes are essential for safety. One thing that would make your brakes UNSAFE is the inability to depress the pedal because it is way too stiff! Fortunately, if you know the right...
09 Sep
We started this 4-part series examining possible vacuum pressure as the cause of a hard brake by picturing a driver's inability to apply his brakes in traffic because the brake pedal is too stiff...
02 Sep
Here’s a scary scenario we all dread as drivers. You’re cruising down the highway, wind flowing through your hair and “Born to be Wild” pumping from the stereo. Up ahead traffic begins to slow...
03 Aug
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about Hawk HPS Street Pads lately so we decided to post a review on these gems. Whether you are considering Hawk HPS pads as an upgrade when...
30 Jul
Make no mistake about it, most classic car enthusiasts like to go fast. We spend countless hours in the garage figuring out ways to go faster. Adding more horsepower guarantees you’ll impress your buddies...
30 Jul
We just received a question from a customer asking about the proper bedding procedure for his new Rallye Series front disc brake conversion kit. Regardless of which kit you select, it is a good...
24 Jun
The owner of a 55’ Ford Sedan just sent us a note asking why we don’t recommend using DOT 5 brake fluid with our brake kits. Chances are good some of you are asking...