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1970 Ford Fairlane Front Brakes

The old drum brakes on the Fairlane weren't in bad shape, and looked like they had been recently rebuilt. Still, stopping the 3,500-pound Ford took forever. Since we plan to get this car into the 11s, the upgrade was more for safety than aesthetics.
1970 Ford Fairlane - The Brakes of Wrath

The old drum brakes on the Fairlane weren't in bad shape, and looked like they had been recently rebuilt. Still, stopping the 3,500-pound Ford took forever. Since we plan to get this car into the 11s, the upgrade was more for safety than aesthetics.  View Related Article

 

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