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cericd

11-16-2020 03:24 PM

Re: Disc Brake Conversion Who Has The Best????

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Originally Posted by HeyRed (Post 8836549)

Right on. I haven’t been able to get a hold of anyone at POL either in tech support or sales with a question.

I’m running stock 15” wheels (obviously drum) and want to make sure that the wheels will fit with this kit. If you’re running something similar, did you have to do any “fine tuning”? Grinding on the caliper, etc....?

Hey HeyRed, if you are running stock 6-lug 15" drum brake wheels, they will not fit over any brand of disc brakes, even original GM 1971 disc brakes. GM redesigned the factory wheels in 1971 to accommodate disc brakes. Take a look at the pics I've attached. Notice the angular profile of the blue wheel. That's the pre-1971 drum brake wheel. Now notice the rounded profile of the black & white wheel. That's the 1971 and forward steel wheel.

HeyRed

11-16-2020 03:52 PM

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Damn....looks like I might be SOL then. Here's a photo of the inside of my front wheel. Definitely looks like its the angular style.

cericd

11-16-2020 07:05 PM

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Yep unfortunately, unless you are open to getting different wheels.

HeyRed

11-16-2020 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cericd (Post 8836707)

Yep unfortunately, unless you are open to getting different wheels.

I appreciate your help.

cericd

11-16-2020 08:51 PM

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Sure, no problem. There’s always options if you’re willing to get different wheels but these pre-71 pickups and their parts weren’t built with disc brakes in mind. That’s why we have to spend extra for more parts to make it happen.

r.e.c.enthusiasts

02-07-2023 10:10 AM

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Okay. So I drive occasionally a 69 Chevy C10 to work and family events such as camping.

I want to do a basic conversion on it. Disc brakes. Better braking in winter and puddles. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on
https://westernchassis.com/63-70-Che...-6-Lug-Deluxe/

But wanted to see if anyone has done this basic swap or similar and if you had any issues with it?

I have 17" mb wheels

CC69Rat

02-12-2023 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by r.e.c.enthusiasts (Post 9175965)

Take a look at Little Shop Mfg. https://www.littleshopmfg.com/
Talk to Skyler. You will be very impressed with their products, their kits are complete, very well thought out, great instructions and the customer service is incredible.

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