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Sometimes a boot gets torn and you need to replace it but the ball joint itself is still good. I just rebuilt the front suspension in a '72 Duster.... ...In my case, I wanted to use up some of the spare parts that I've had in the shed awhile. I screwed in some upper ball joints but didn't...

I think that I've been fooled. I've used the same alignment shop for my Charger and my truck for years. Each time, I've told them I want as much caster as is possible. With the Charger, I want .75 degree of negative camber and 1/8" toe in. The last time I had it aligned was February 2023. It...

In my ongoing quest to get the brakes to feel right in my red car: I have tried a multitude of combinations. Factory Cordoba 12” front disc/ rear drum with a 75 Dart power booster, 11.7” rear discs from Dr Diff, manual master cylinders with the 4 wheel disc, back to the Dart booster but with...

I have either stumbled upon something really strange or something that is already known by others. I’ve noticed a difference in the shape of the lever arm of the brake pedals between a 68 Satellite and my 70 Chargers. A FBBO member has trusted me with this car: This is a beautiful and well...

After years of driving late model cars for daily drivers and classics for pleasure, I been wondering what other people prefer or consider normal for their classic cars. For example, we all have cars with a variety of combinations. 4 wheel drum, front disc, rear drum, 4 wheel disc, Manual, vacuum...

Hello, A common upgrade for classic car owners is improved brakes. Like many of you, my car was originally a 4 wheel non power drum model. Within the first year of ownership, I swapped in a front disc setup from a 1975 Dart. 11” rotors, proportioning valve, 8 3/4” single diaphragm booster...

I am having a hard time making sense of my brakes. I've tried multiple combinations and no matter what I do or try, I can't get them to skid on dry pavement. I'm not a trained mechanic but I do have years of experience with these machines. One method that I use is the process of elimination. If...

I bench bled a master cylinder today and found that while pushing the piston in and out, the front port got fluid first. For the first 1/3 of the piston travel, the rear port wasn't getting any pressure or bubbles. The front port serves the rear brakes, the rear port serves the front brakes. It...

I decided to switch to DOT 5 brake fluid in my car since I was replacing the front brakes and master cylinder. I wanted the DOT 5 for the simple reason that it isn't harmful to the paint. I've had leaks eat the paint on the fender aprons and frame rail. I wanted to avoid that from now on. I...

Manual brakes. Power brakes. Vacuum booster with engine as a vacuum source. Vacuum booster with an electric pump as a source. There are many ways to skin this cat. Hydroboost? I'd heard of it but never saw the need. I had good luck with manual MC disc drum A body cars. I've had a few power...

Time and time again on these car forums, someone posts a thread to complain about a deal gone wrong or a vendor that didn't stand behind their product. This isn't about that. Not even close. I am of the belief that one should exhaust all options before airing their grievances in an open forum...

While my car is apart, I'm considering a switch to the larger 11/16" tie rod ends that the C body cars used along with solid adjusting sleeves. PST has them and they appear to be decent quality. I have one outer tie rod end that feels loose and two of the grease boots are torn so I am looking at...

I should know this but here goes... When installing an inner and outer tie rod end and the adjusting sleeve, which end attaches to the center link? The RH or LH threaded tie rod? I have my engine, trans, K member and everything out and am putting it all back together soon. I cleaned up all...

I'm looking at the Cobra front disc brake setup that Dr Diff offers. Funny story...Back in 2006 when I bought his 10.7" rear disc kit, he offered to let me use a prototype of this front 13" kit at no expense. He said If I wanted to keep it, we'd work something out. He was looking for real world...

Yes, here goes! This car is getting a Borgeson steering box. I ordered it last week and it arrived yesterday. I expected a bigger box. Well packed. The shipper would have to be a real monkey to damage this. Jeez, this thing is tiny.

I'm gathering parts in anticipation for a swap from the Firm Feel Stage 3 steering box with Fast Ratio arms to a Borgeson unit with stock arms. This is in regards to my '70 Charger. I have collected parts for years and most of it is UNmarked. In many cases, parts will physically interchange...

I just got back from an almost 900 mile road trip and just like every other time I've spent a few days in the car, I come away thinking of how I can make the car better. Mechanically, the car performed fine. No breakdowns and it was reasonably comfortable. Road noise is the biggest complaint and...

I recall reading about some specific adjustment that has to be done to get the caliper piston to extend. Recently I had the 3rd member out to fix a leak. Doing so requires removal of the caliper and pads. I thought that I would try adjusting the pistons out slightly for quicker brake response...

Mine work fine but after driving late model cars, I want what they are having! The Charger affectionally known as Ginger.... The current setup is the 1975 A body knuckles, 12" Cordoba discs with a 2.75" F-M-J body iron caliper, a 10.7" rear disc with a 1.5" single piston caliper and a 1975...

Hey guys and gals... My '70 Charger has 4 wheel disc brakes and and power assist. The front calipers have a 2.75" single piston, the rears have a 1.5" single piston. The Booster and master cylinder are stock for a 1975 Dart with a 15/16" master cylinder. Yeah, it is a disc/drum master cylinder...