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crashz · 04-07-2015, 09:14 AM

The K5's were never 8 lug axles to begin with, so front (maybe some pads are the same) and definitely rear brakes will not be stock.

If the front is truly a D44 (not the stock 10 bolt or a swapped 3/4 ton 10 bolt), then the front axle came from a 73-80 GM 3/4 ton. Its a starting place, but I think there were a few versions of brakes based upon GVWR. You may want to take your parts down to the store to match them up.

The rear could be a 14 bolt full floater or semi floater. Both have huge brakes compared to the stock 10 bolt. Not even close

It would also help to know where the axles came from so you can reference this info if you need to do other service.

04-07-2015, 09:14 AM	#2
crashz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MA Posts: 207	Re: K5 brakes? The K5's were never 8 lug axles to begin with, so front (maybe some pads are the same) and definitely rear brakes will not be stock. If the front is truly a D44 (not the stock 10 bolt or a swapped 3/4 ton 10 bolt), then the front axle came from a 73-80 GM 3/4 ton. Its a starting place, but I think there were a few versions of brakes based upon GVWR. You may want to take your parts down to the store to match them up. The rear could be a 14 bolt full floater or semi floater. Both have huge brakes compared to the stock 10 bolt. Not even close It would also help to know where the axles came from so you can reference this info if you need to do other service. __________________ 2012 Chevy 2500HD, 6.0L, 6spd auto, 4x4, ECSB 1987 GMC V3500 Dump, 6.2L diesel, TH400 1983 GMC K2500 - awaiting its restoration and Cummins swap.