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has anyone converted their rear end to a rear disc set up i need all the info that i can get thanks

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I'm currently converting mine this week. I purchased the 4 wheel disk kit w/ cross-drilled/slotted rotors from Classic Performance Products. Will updated with pics and info when done, however will be AWHILE before it sees the road.

What specific info you looking for? Vendors, parts, instructions, etc...?

Best of luck.

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What lug rear end are you running? I bought a conversion kit from kaptinfab here on the board that utilizes 95 impala ss rear disk breaks. I just installed it today! You can do the entire conversion for around $200

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Another vote for CaptianFab. I decided to use the F-Body calipers to keep an e-brake. Gotta have it for inspection here in TX. Do a search in the suspension forum. There are several options. Many have done it.

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because we have sooo many hills here in TX that if we didnt have an emergency brake we would be in for it!:lol:

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hahaha!!! no kidding!:lol:

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i wanna keep the e brake and i need instructions vendors and all tha good stuff

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if you have 6 or 8 lug wheels.....use the factory rear disc setup from a 2000+ gm truck. millions of dollars invested in r&d - not a mix of parts, the e-brake setup is better (rugged separate drum instead of in the caliper), and replacement parts are available at the local store. i love aftermarket parts (poly bushings, braided brake hoses, etc), but if there is a factory part that is comparable (or better) i automatically go that route.

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CaptainFab

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i have a 72 5 lug rear

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What part number did you buy?

Do you have a link?

thanks
AL

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this might help

http://www.classicperform.com/6092chevtrk.htm#42

i might recommend these brake kits too

http://www.mcgaughys.com/newproducts.html

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Here is the part # from CPP I used: 6772FRBK5 along with option 3 (Crossed Drilled & Gas Slotted Rotors) & option 5 (powder coated calipers).

Link also:

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/.../6366FRBK5.htm

Hope it helps!

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i bought my kit from CPP as well. overall i would recommend the kit..... but the instructions leave a bit to be desired. i wish they provided more detail. i feel the update is worth the money, no matter which one you choose. good luck!!

P.S. i have a '72 chevy 5-lug rearend....

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I put disk brakes on the rear of my 69 C-10. The calipers have emergency brakes. One side emergency did not work. The company is shipping me another caliper. No charge for shipping. The truck stops real good, but the pedal is a little spongy. I think disk braked are a little spongy.