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Why Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors are Best in your Disc Brake Conversion Kits

When you are shopping at Pirate Jack for disc brake conversion kits such as our 1962-1976 Mopar B&E Body Big Rotor Disc Brake Kit, you'll notice that the rotors that we sell in our kits are slotted and cross drilled. If this is your first time purchasing a disc brake kit, you may not be familiar [...]

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The Role of "B Body" In Your Disc Brake Conversion Kits

When you are shopping for parts for your mid-size or muscle car, you've probably encountered the term "B Body." We use is a lot in our online store, as well, for instance on our 1962-1972 Mopar B-Body & E-Body Stock Height Disc Brake Conversion Kit. But what is a B body? And how does it impact [...]

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What Made the 1960's A-Bodies So Special

 A-body vehicles used the oldest platform in production, making rear-wheel vehicles starting as early as 1938 clear until 1981. A new A-body platform rolled out on the production line in 1982, but there is something special about those early model A-bodies, especially those that came off the line in the 1960's. The 1960's were a special [...]

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Three Barrett-Jackson Cars Perfect for Disc Brake Conversion Kits

If you are a car fanatic, you are probably familiar with the Barrett-Jackson collector car auctions. A couple times a year the organization hosts car auctions for some of the most stunningly gorgeous vehicles on the market. Here are three vehicles in the upcoming Palm Beach auction in April that would look amazing with our Ford [...]

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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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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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