Team CPP Blog

Manual steering has its charm, but tight parking lots, slow cruising, and daily driving can turn it into a workout. The CPP 400 Series kit transforms the experience, delivering smooth, confident power steering while keeping your factory column right where it belongs. Best of all, it’s designed as a true bolt-in solution, no hacking, cutting, or major modifications required.

One day, while walking through the warehouse at Classic Performance Products, Jim and I were taking a casual tour when I spotted it: a 1955 Chevy sitting quietly off in the corner. It wasn’t shiny. It wasn’t perfect. But it had something. When I asked about it, Jim shrugged and said it was his car—one he’d owned for a while but never really did much with.

When it comes to driving a classic 1965–1966 Chevy Chevelle, few upgrades make a bigger difference than modern power steering. Manual steering might be period-correct, but it can quickly take the fun out of cruising, especially with a big block under the hood. That’s where the CPP 500 Series Power Steering Conversion Kit (Part #6566PSK-BB-C) comes in.

My name is Travis Prowess from CTV Concepts in Gardnerville, Nevada. This truck is a 1968 C50 crew cab. We’ve got a strong relationship with CPP—we work with them a lot in the shop on our own builds as well as customer projects—so going with the HydraStop system was a natural call.

If you’re restoring a classic Chevrolet or building a pro-touring machine, stopping power is just as important as horsepower. That’s why upgrading your rear brakes should be high on your list — and the CPP 12″ Rear Disc Brake Kit (Part #1012RWBK-12) delivers performance, reliability, and classic-car style in one complete package.

This article explains how disc brake conversions can affect the resale value of classic cars and trucks. It covers buyer expectations, originality concerns, installation quality, and why well-designed, vehicle-specific upgrades are often viewed as a positive by most buyers.

This guide explains how to install front disc brakes on a classic Chevy C10 using a vehicle-specific CPP kit. It walks through preparation, disassembly, spindle and brake component installation, bleeding procedures, and final safety checks, with practical tips based on real home garage installs.

Upgrade Your Classic With the CPP Mustang II Corvette-Style Front Brake Kit w/ Drop Spindles (M2CSD-6T-WWB). For classic car and restomod builders looking to elevate both stopping power and style, the Classic Performance Disc Brake Kits M2WBK-6-equipped Mustang II Corvette-Style Front Brake Kit w/ 2″ Drop Spindles, C7 Hubs & Wilwood Calipers (Part # M2CSD-6T-WWB) is a high-performance solution that delivers modern braking capability to vintage vehicles with Mustang II front suspensions.

Inspired by the Surf Lifestyle, My son and I live near Galveston, and whenever we get the chance, we head down to the coast with a longboard to catch some waves. Surfing has always been a big inspiration for me, and that lifestyle naturally found its way into this build.

Upgrading your brake system starts at the heart of it all, the master cylinder. In this video, we take a closer look at the Classic Performance Products (CPP) Universal Black Firewall Mount Aluminum Power Master Cylinder w/ Flat Lid Kit (Part #MNSBMC2) and explain why it’s a smart upgrade for classic cars, trucks, hot rods, and custom builds. This universal firewall-mount power master cylinder is designed for disc brake applications and delivers improved pedal feel, consistent braking pressure, and a clean under-hood appearance.