Disc brake conversions. Kits made for your car first, then universal parts that fit most cars, and every maker we track.
Most 1950s to '70s cars left the factory with drum brakes at all four corners, or with small front discs and a single-circuit master cylinder. A disc brake conversion swaps the drums for modern rotors and calipers, usually with a dual-circuit master cylinder, a power booster and new lines. Kits come front-only, rear-only or for all four wheels.
Drums fade after a few hard stops, pull to one side when they're wet and need a heavy pedal. Discs stop straight, stop again and again, and need less effort. It's the single biggest safety upgrade for a classic that will share the road with modern traffic. A dual-circuit master cylinder means a leak at one end still leaves you brakes at the other, and bigger rotors often let you run larger modern wheels.
5 kits
Building on a new chassis? Many complete chassis include brakes, steering and suspension. Compare the chassis for the 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body.
Fit most cars
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23 makers and stores
Makes bolt-on front and rear disc brake kits with forged calipers, plus master cylinders and pedals, for classic muscle cars, trucks and some European cars.
Covers: 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1962–67 Chevy II / Nova, 1968–74 Nova, 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body and 3 more
Makes Classic Series and higher-end front and rear disc brake systems for GM, Ford and Mopar muscle cars.
Covers: 1964½–70 Mustang, 1967–70 Mercury Cougar, 1960–65 Falcon & Comet, 1966–70 Fairlane & Torino, 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1968–74 Nova and 2 more
Makes complete front, rear and 4-wheel disc conversion kits with boosters, master cylinders and pre-bent lines for GM classics.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1958–64 Impala, Bel Air & Biscayne, 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird
Makes pre-bent stainless brake lines plus boosters, master cylinders and other disc-conversion hardware for classic GM cars and trucks.
Covers: 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1968–72 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body, 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1968–74 Nova, 1967–72 C10 pickup
Makes disc brake calipers, rotors, master cylinders and vehicle-specific and universal brake kits.
Covers: 1993–95 Mazda RX-7, third generation (FD), 1992–2000 Honda Civic (EG & EK), 1994–2001 Acura Integra (DC2), 1989–98 Nissan 240SX (S13 & S14)
Makes budget-to-mid-price disc brake conversion kits, boosters and master cylinders for classic GM, Ford and Mopar cars and trucks.
Covers: 1955–57 Tri-Five Chevrolet (Bel Air, 210, 150, Nomad), 1958–64 Impala, Bel Air & Biscayne, 1967–76 Mopar A-body (Dart, Duster, Barracuda, Valiant), 1966–70 Mopar B-body (Charger, Road Runner, GTX, Coronet), 1970–74 Mopar E-body (Challenger, Barracuda/'Cuda), 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird
Makes Legend, Rallye and Pro Driver front and rear disc conversion kits, often with booster and master cylinder, for classic cars and trucks.
Covers: 1960–66 C10 pickup, 1967–72 C10 pickup, 1967–72 F-100 pickup (Bumpside), 1964½–70 Mustang
Makes US-built drum-to-disc conversion kits for front and rear axles on classic cars, trucks and Jeeps. SSBC and Stainless Steel Brakes are the same company.
Covers: 1964½–70 Mustang, 1976–86 Jeep CJ-7 & CJ-8 Scrambler, 1967–69 First-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1970–81 Second-gen Camaro & Firebird, 1968–74 Nova, 1966–70 Mopar B-body (Charger, Road Runner, GTX, Coronet) and 1 more
Makes front and rear disc brake conversion kits, many with booster and master cylinder included, for classic Ford, GM and Mopar.
Covers: 1964½–70 Mustang, 1967–70 Mercury Cougar
Makes low-cost caliper brackets that adapt common late-model parts-store calipers and rotors to classic spindles.
Covers: 1960–66 C10 pickup, 1967–72 C10 pickup, 1966–70 Mopar B-body (Charger, Road Runner, GTX, Coronet), 1970–74 Mopar E-body (Challenger, Barracuda/'Cuda)
Sells front brake upgrade kits, including Wilwood-caliper kits, for MG, Triumph, Austin-Healey and Jaguar.
Covers: 1961–75 Jaguar E-Type
A Porsche brake specialist that sells big-brake kits and caliper upgrades for air-cooled 911s.
Covers: 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled
Makes bolt-on big brake kits, suspension and drivetrain parts for Datsun, Toyota and Mazda chassis.
Covers: 1970–78 Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z (S30), 1968–73 Datsun 510, 1984–87 Toyota Corolla AE86 (GT-S & SR5), 1979–85 Mazda RX-7, first generation (SA/FB), 1986–92 Mazda RX-7, second generation (FC), 1993–95 Mazda RX-7, third generation (FD) and 4 more
Sells restoration and upgrade parts for Datsun Z cars and the Datsun 510.
Covers: 1970–78 Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z (S30), 1968–73 Datsun 510
Makes Wilwood-based brake kits and suspension systems for Datsun Z cars, the 510 and the 280ZX.
Covers: 1970–78 Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z (S30), 1968–73 Datsun 510
Makes brake and suspension upgrade kits for Datsun, Nissan, Toyota, Lexus and Mazda models; sold for off-road use.
Covers: 1970–78 Datsun 240Z, 260Z & 280Z (S30), 1968–73 Datsun 510, 1989–98 Nissan 240SX (S13 & S14), 1992–2000 Lexus SC300 & SC400, 1984–87 Toyota Corolla AE86 (GT-S & SR5), 1984–95 Toyota pickup & 4Runner and 1 more
Sells restoration and upgrade parts for Toyota Land Cruisers, including Wilwood disc brake conversions.
Covers: 1960–84 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, 1980–90 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 & FJ62
Makes and sells performance parts for the Mazda Miata.
Covers: 1990–2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA & NB)
Makes big brake kits, rotors and brake lines for specific vehicles.
Covers: 1993–98 Toyota Supra Mk IV (A80), 1992–2000 Lexus SC300 & SC400
Makes brake calipers, rotors and vehicle-specific big brake kits.
Covers: 1991–2005 Acura NSX, first generation
Makes off-road axle, steering and brake parts, mainly for Toyota trucks.
Covers: 1984–95 Toyota pickup & 4Runner
Big retailer that stocks Wilwood, Baer, CPP, Right Stuff, SSBC, LEED and its own house-brand disc conversion kits.
Big retailer that carries most of the brake brands above.
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