6 lug disc brake info please
 

hey , newbie to the thread , what parts do i need for doing disc brakes for a 1970 truck frontend? thanks for any input

Re: 6 lug disc brake info please
 

Are you trying to stay with 6 lug wheels or do you want to change out to 5 lug wheels?

Jim

Re: 6 lug disc brake info please
 

i want to stay with the 6 lugs

Re: 6 lug disc brake info please
 

Most people that switch to disc brakes want the 5 lug.........I havent' seen any infor on 6lug discs. Anyway, what's your boxer's name? I have two. A male and a female. Female (Silk) 6 years old and the male (A-K) is almost 4 years old......Luve me some Boxers.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...93549_3069.jpg
^^Silk

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk33/gsf4lyfe/kk.jpg

^^AK ......like the gun.

Re: 6 lug disc brake info please
 

For the "most" part, you have to purchase the required parts brand new, as there's only one option for pulling parts and you will end up with a different bolt pattern than initially available on these trucks.

On my '69 I wanted to retain the original 6-lug setup so I called Early Classic Enterprises (spoke with Mark) and had a complete disc brake upgrade kit and lowering kit on its way. The kit included everything I needed except for brake fluid and bearing grease. Check out my build thread in my signature (Project: Blank Slate) I have a complete write up on installation.

Also, remember this.... when you add disc brakes to a 67-70 truck it will widen the front track width by 1.5" over all (.75" on each side). This explains why the offered a wider rearend from 71-72; to compensate for the disc brakes.

Here's a shot of my truck lowered with a 4.5/6" drop and 6-lug disc brake upgrade:

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Re: 6 lug disc brake info please
 

Cpp now offers a spindle kit that will accually narrow your wheel base....I know a long time coming....they will allow you to buy some parts locally ( I think it will save mostly because the parts are so heavy and shipping kills) but you are going to need the 6 lug disc from them also

Re: 6 lug disc brake info please
 

my boxer name is j.d. short for jack daniel, i had a female also named roxy, she got hit by a car a few months ago. i love the boxer breed , you can have the worse day in the world and come home and the boxer just changes everything to smiles and fun. they are a awesome dog.:metal:

Re: 6 lug disc brake info please
 

GMC Pauls has the 6 lug kits for converting your brakes.

www.gmcpauls.com

Jim