How to Upgrade to Disc Brakes

If you own a car that first appeared on the roads before the mid-1970s, it's probably not equipped with the better-performing disc brakes. It's not too late to get them, however.

Things You'll Need

  • Car Shopping/maintenance Magazine
  • Disc Brakes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Read automobile magazines that specialize in your make and year of car. Companies that offer parts for a disc brake conversion usually advertise in these magazines or are mentioned in articles.

    • 2

      Check out their Web sites. Some sites, such as Classic Performance (classicperform.com), give detailed instructions with photos and describe what needs to be done in an installation.

    • 3

      Select a few companies from which you can purchase a disc brake conversion kit.

    • 4

      Contact the companies and ask them how complete their kits are, what their prices are and what warranties they offer. You may see a big difference in price from company to company.

    • 5

      Understand that some companies don't sell a complete kit. Instead, they sell a basic kit for an attractive price, and then you find out later you need more items. Make sure you know what you're getting.

    • 6

      Buy the conversion kit from the company you feel most comfortable with.

    • 7

      Take your car and the kit to a brake shop for the installation work.

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