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Chapter 1: The Evolution of Muscle Cars and Brakes
A Brief History of Muscle Cars
Stability, Steering, and Stopping Distance
Engineering Details of Braking Performance
How Upgrades Affect Vehicle Performance
Modern Braking Performance Versus High Performance
Chapter 2: Components and Their Functions
Brake Lines
Brake Valves
Residual Valves
Types of Automotive Hydraulic Brakes
Drum Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Lining Materials
Parking Brake
Brake Light Switches
Chapter 3: General Brake Upgrade Overview
OEM Conversions
Aftermarket Conversions
Wheel Fit and Tires
Caliper Types
Brake Rotor Choices
Application Selection
Power or Manual Brakes
Creating Braking Force with Calipers and Master Cylinders
Research
The Final Selection
Chapter 4: GM Brake Conversion: Budget-Friendly Upgrade
Beat the Drums
Discs
Rotors
Calipers
Brake Pads
Rear Disc Upgrades
Rear Brake Install
Front Brake Install
Chapter 5: Ford Disc Brake Conversion: Street/Strip Upgrade
Vehicle Interchanges/Crossovers
Grenada Front Brake Swap on Mustang
Ford Disc Brake Calipers
OEM-Style Front Rotors
OEM Master Cylinders, Power Units, Proportioning Valves
Aftermarket Conversions
High-Performance 1968 Ford Torino Big Brake Upgrade
Rear Axle Brake Kit
Chapter 6: Mopar Brake Conversion: Pro Touring Upgrade
Chrysler’s Muscle Car Brake Systems
The Baer Brakes Upgrade
The Rear Brake System
Don’t Forget the Master Cylinder
Chapter 7: Picking a System and Getting It Done
Deciding on Your Brake System
Research Options
Developing and Executing a Build Strategy
Routine After-Assembly Test
Breaking in the Brake Pads and Rotors
Post Bedding-In Inspection
The Last Word
