Cryogenic Brake Kit - Whoa, Wagon. Whoa!

We kick things off at the rear by installing the OE factory plungers into the ends of the Praise Dyno Brake heavy-duty wheel cylinders. Peter then installs the unit into the factory Tri-Five backing plate.

With front brake components fully installed, it's time for "mic"-ing, and adjusting the outside diameter of the brake shoes, using a brake drum micrometer. Once completed, the Praise Dyno Brake Drums are installed.

Both primary and secondary brake shoes are installed onto the '55's brake drum factory backing plate for keeps.

Once again, Giannoulis uses his trusty brake drum micrometer to check the inner, and outer diameter of the Praise Dyno Brake, Stage III thermo-cooled brake drums, and Praise Dyno Brake semi-ceramic brake shoes then he installs PDB's thermo-cooled lightweight rear brake drum.

Last step is the installation of Praise Dyno Brake's OE-type, heavy-duty master cylinders. Note that it a dead-nuts copy of the original. With the new master cylinder installed, the system is purged, and power-bled.

With the added benefit of superior stopping power, owner Doug Auzene made another change aimed at lowering his elapsed times. Here we see Western Tire's (Burbank, CA,) Brian Tashjian mounting up a pair of 235/60xR15-inch BF. Goodrich Drag Radial T/A's.

Here we see Auzene testing out his new combination at Irwindale Speedway. Powered by a Richard Johnson/Fiasco Automotive-built 330ci .030-over 327 Chevrolet, the car will run 13.7s at 105 mph in the quarter. "At 3,800 pounds, we're talking about a LOT of weight to slow down," says Doug. "Since installing Praise Dyno Brake's Stage III thermo-cooled brake drums and semi-ceramic brake shoes, this old relic stops a LOT quicker than it used to. Like about twice as quick!"