Suspension/Brakes

I’ve purchased a ’72 Barracuda wherethe 318 was replaced with a 440. I did notnotice originally, but the engine appears tobe low, in that the tie rod is lightly contactingthe bottom of the oil pan, and the lowerradiator hose is resting on…

I have a 1967 273-2 Dart with 22,000 miles, a true survivor—of sorts. While there is minimal rust, the paint is very poor. The car ran great, though, except for some minor leaks (timing cover, transmission yoke). My plan, which I have…

I’m attempting my second-ever ground-uprestoration, this one’s on a ’72 ’Cuda 340.One thing I’d really like to do right is the reardrum (11˝) brakes. I’ve seen guys displaytheir rear brakes at shows with the wheeland drum off, and,…

Lo-buck bolt-on big disc brakes for your 1st gen C-body. By Richard Ehrenberg

Can silicone brake fluid go bad? I have apartial gallon of Dow brand that has gonegolden brown in color and has objectsresembling bread crumbs floating in it. Ibought the full gallon about 20 years ago,but it has been well sealed since. If…

Can I get your opinion on an item? Thephenolic brake caliper pistons—Raybestoshas these. It seems to me that thesewould be insulating in nature. Is it betterto have an insulator between the pad andthe caliper or is it better to have a…

Buyer’s Guide to big, bigger and biggest bolt-on brakes. Story and photos by Richard Ehrenberg