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1963 Chevy Impala - Magoo's Shoes
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 A thin film of grease is applied...  A thin film of grease is applied to the surfaces of the bushings to allow them to slide onto the control arm and over the cross shaft.  Then a pneumatic bushing press...  Then a pneumatic bushing press is used to install the bushings without damage.  Using a coil spring compressor,...  Using a coil spring compressor, the upper and lower control arms compress the spring so the new CPP spindle can be installed.  Here's the new spindle with...  Here's the new spindle with the caliper bracket, shock, and steering arm installed.  Using a technique taught to...  Using a technique taught to him by the Army, Magoo packs the bearings full of high-temp grease before installing the rotor.  The CPP rotor we're using...  The CPP rotor we're using is the base model version, which is neither drilled nor slotted. It's slid onto the spindle, followed by the caliper.  The caliper is of the floating...  The caliper is of the floating variety, noted by the fasteners that allow it to move horizontally, aligning it with the rotor. CPP includes high-pressure brake hoses with their kit that attach to the stock brake frame fittings.  New tie-rod ends and adjusting...  New tie-rod ends and adjusting sleeves will be installed as well. Compared to the stock units, you can see why.  The finished suspension install...  The finished suspension install is attached to the existing steering components using the new CPP items, as is the existing sway bar.  The last thing on our list...  The last thing on our list of upgrades is the master cylinder, which will bolt into the stock location.  CPP's unit consists of a dual...  CPP's unit consists of a dual master cylinder with a 8-inch booster...  ...and an integrated proportioning...  ...and an integrated proportioning valve to provide maximum stopping power.  The CPP minimum offset disc...  The CPP minimum offset disc brake kit for stock spindles contains brackets, loaded Big Bore calipers, rotors, bearings, seals, dust caps, spindle nuts, hoses, master cylinder with 8-inch booster, proportioning valve, and pre-bent hard-line kit. The kit shown contains optional upgraded rotors.
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