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Are Disc Brake Conversion Kits Worth the Time?

Disc brake conversion kits, such as our Ford 8" or 9" Rear Disc Brake Kit Standard Rotors (for Fairlane, Mustang, Thunderbird) can take a lot of the confusion out of doing a conversion and save you a lot of time and hassle. However, when with the best kits, you are going to need to dedicate a [...]

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How To Decide Which Brake Rotors Are Right For You

When it comes to choosing the right disc brake conversion kit, you should have a thorough understanding of what makes each set unique so that you can find one that provides everything you need for your performance brakes. One of the main differences between our universal DBK9 and the high-performance DBK9 is the brake rotors [...]

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Our Ford 9" Rear-End Universal Disc Brake Kit

At Pirate Jack, we are committed to bringing you a level of excellence and affordability that sets the industry standard amongst part manufacturers. Because of this, we have been able to produce the DBK9 disc brake conversion kits that provide everything that our customers need in order to make their restoration easy and their brakes [...]

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Disc Brake Conversion Kits: Why Buy Aftermarket

Buying aftermarket car parts can come with some great benefits, but you should always do your homework on the manufacturer you are going to buy from, because there are a select few who will sell you bad parts for ridiculous prices. At Pirate Jack, we have a long-standing reputation with all of our clients and [...]

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Hydraulic Brake Booster: How It Works

Braking systems that use a hydraulic brake booster are known for being sensitive, needing only about half of the applied pedal pressure to create the same amount of brake pressure as conventional vacuum booster brakes. Because of this and other reasons, they are widely sought after for diesel engines, but they are still the minority [...]

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Disc Brake Conversion Kits: The Best On The Market

We have been passionate about hot rods and restorations since we were children. Fascinated by the details and doing their best to understand every moving part, our techs and mechanics have grease in their veins, and it really shows. From our disc brake conversion kits to our brake proportioning valves, we know brakes best, making [...]

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