ast month we made the case that classic trucks are about the best project vehicles you can get, they just need a little help in the handling department. To solve that, we installed a complete bolt-on IFS system from Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs on our ’64 C10. It gave us rack-and-pinion steering, adjustable coilovers, and a more modern suspension geometry. So now we’re set up with a front suspension that can handle the twisties and ride like a dream, but what happens when the light turns red? This month it’s all about the brakes.

Although our ’64 C10 is substantially lighter than its modern 1/2-ton counterparts, it’s still a truck. Plus, once we drop in a powerful LS, we’ll have some serious power to lasso, too. To make sure we have more than enough brakes to handle an increased payload—or, more likely, increased pace—we ordered our Scott’s IFS system with a stout Wilwood brake kit.

The combination we went for included six-piston forged aluminum calipers clamping down on a set of two-piece, 14-inch, drilled-and-slotted brake rotors. It all mounts up to Wilwood ProSpindles with aluminum hubs that add up to a strong yet lightweight package. These brakes will be able to rein in all the power we can throw at them. We’re also betting they’ll look pretty sweet behind the spokes of some modern 18- or 20-inch wheels.