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Adding Disc Brakes To Your Classic Lowrider Is A Wise Investment.

By Reinaldo M. Robinson, Photography by

As the lowriding game has elevated in recent years, so has the horsepower of the engines found in them. Along with the need for power and speed there's also the need to slow down at the end of it all, and preferably not by hitting something.

Disc brake conversions for both front and rear have become all the rage, not only for the performance aspect, but also for the modern look. Take into consideration, though, that this becomes a moot point with a 3,600 lbplus car on 185/80-13 tires and wires, breaking all the laws of grip and adhesion.

From its inception, it was well known that the Chevy Impala had a tendency to go through brakes due to its weight. AbS Power brake in orange, California, has kits for just about any disc brake conversion that you can think of, including lowriding's beloved Impala. Their name alone should be an indication of the type of quality products they build.

  • Stopping Power Tech Bottom Bracket Bolts
    The bottom bracket bolts to the spindle using bolts supplied with the kit.
  • Stopping Power Tech Rotor Goes Into Spindle
    At this time, the rotor goes onto the spindle, making sure to install the washer. If you do not use the washer, the bearing will freeze up and the wheel can lock up on you and maybe damage your vehicle.
    Stopping Power Tech Rotor Goes Into Spindle
    At this time, the rotor goes onto the spindle, making sure to install the washer. If you d
  • Stopping Power Tech Sliding Caliper Over
    Slide the caliper over the top of the rotor.
  • Stopping Power Tech Chrome Out Spindle
    A chromed-out spindle awaits the disc brake kit, which has 0 offset. That's the beauty of this kit as other kits on the market are designed to push out the wheels. With this kit, a car can lay on the ground without having the tires hit the side of the fenderwells.
    Stopping Power Tech Chrome Out Spindle
    A chromed-out spindle awaits the disc brake kit, which has 0 offset. That's the beauty of
  • Stopping Power Tech Spindle Dsc Rotors
    Here's the spindles, disc, rotors and all of the necessary hardware to complete the job. These will be chromed out prior to being installed.
    Stopping Power Tech Spindle Dsc Rotors
    Here's the spindles, disc, rotors and all of the necessary hardware to complete the job. T
  • Stopping Power Tech Caliper Bracket Bolts To Bottomr Bracket
    The caliper bracket bolts to the bottom bracket. This is what we'll attach the caliper to.
  • Stopping Power Tech Tightening The Nut
    Tighten the nut until the rotor stops spinning, then back off a quarter turn and install the cotter pin in the hole.
    Stopping Power Tech Tightening The Nut
    Tighten the nut until the rotor stops spinning, then back off a quarter turn and install t
  • Stopping Power Tech Bolt Holes
    Line up the bolt holes and install the bolts using the correct size allen wrench to tighten it down.
    Stopping Power Tech Bolt Holes
    Line up the bolt holes and install the bolts using the correct size allen wrench to tighte
  • Stopping Power Tech Bolt Up Bottom Two Bolts
    Then bolt up the bottom two bolts as usual. The top two supplied bolts are longer and will bolt the caliper adapter plate to the housing.
    Stopping Power Tech Bolt Up Bottom Two Bolts
    Then bolt up the bottom two bolts as usual. The top two supplied bolts are longer and will
  • Stopping Power Tech Holding Down Rotor
    The rotor is temporarily held tight by nuts until the caliper is installed.
  • Stopping Power Tech Sliding Over Caliper
    The caliper is slid over the top and bolted into place.
  • Stopping Power Tech Complete Brake Assembly
    Here's a shot of the completed brake assembly.
  • Stopping Power Tech Ready For Installation
    The caliper, rotor and caliper bracket are ready for installation.
  • Stopping Power Tech Final Tighetening
    This is the completed assembly getting its final tightening. The original lower bolts need to be used to lock the bearing onto the housing. besides, that rusty bolt gives it that oG "keeping it real" flavor.
    Stopping Power Tech Final Tighetening
    This is the completed assembly getting its final tightening. The original lower bolts need
  • Stopping Power Tech Complete Rear
    And this is the completed rear assembly.
  • Stopping Power Tech Axle Housing
    Moving on to the rear brakes, here's the end of the axle housing ready for axle to be bolted in.
    Stopping Power Tech Axle Housing
    Moving on to the rear brakes, here's the end of the axle housing ready for axle to be bolt
  • Stopping Power Tech Sliding Axle Into Housing
    Slide the axle into the housing.
  • Stopping Power Tech Rotor Slid In
    The rotor gets slid in.
SOURCE
ABS Power Brake, Inc.
233 N. Lemon St
Orange
CA  92866
By Reinaldo M. Robinson
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