Rear disks on a 65 ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

l8racer · 01-03-2005, 01:42 PM

We are rebuilding a 65 SWB with a 468 BB and want to put disk brakes on the rear.
Speedway Motors makes a nice kit but it won't fit over the truck axle flanges.
Does anyone know of an inexpensive way or kit available?
Dennis

rodnok1 · 01-03-2005, 01:49 PM

I bought a kit from GMCPauls that worked great, about the only thing I had to customize was the e brake and weld on some tabs for the flex brake lines. I have a 12 bolt truck axle in mine.

Woogeroo · 01-04-2005, 07:03 AM

http://www.tsmmfg.com/

here is a place I read about in 4 wheel and off road mag - anyhoo, check 'em out.

I have not used them myself.

-W

l8racer · 01-04-2005, 12:12 PM

Woogeroo, thanks for the info.
I checked out the web site then called and talked with Skip.
He was very helpful...as a matter of fact, I ordered a kit from them.
I'll let you all know how it works.
Dennis

Woogeroo · 01-05-2005, 08:44 AM

l8racer,
glad to help.

definitely let us know how it works out.

-W

l8racer · 01-27-2005, 06:56 PM

I worked with Skip at TSM and ordered the rear disk brake swap kit.
It arrived quickly and bolted on like a dream. The drivers side backing plate flange was warped a litte but after straightening it on the housing (should read as...beating it with a big hammer!) all went well.
I feel like it was well worth the money spent.
Check them out at www.tsmmfg.com, I would buy from them again.
Dennis

01-03-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
l8racer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 25	Rear disks on a 65 ?? We are rebuilding a 65 SWB with a 468 BB and want to put disk brakes on the rear. Speedway Motors makes a nice kit but it won't fit over the truck axle flanges. Does anyone know of an inexpensive way or kit available? Dennis

01-03-2005, 01:49 PM	#2
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	I bought a kit from GMCPauls that worked great, about the only thing I had to customize was the e brake and weld on some tabs for the flex brake lines. I have a 12 bolt truck axle in mine. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

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01-04-2005, 07:03 AM	#3
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	http://www.tsmmfg.com/ here is a place I read about in 4 wheel and off road mag - anyhoo, check 'em out. I have not used them myself. -W

01-04-2005, 12:12 PM	#4
l8racer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 25	Woogeroo, thanks for the info. I checked out the web site then called and talked with Skip. He was very helpful...as a matter of fact, I ordered a kit from them. I'll let you all know how it works. Dennis

01-05-2005, 08:44 AM	#5
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	l8racer, glad to help. definitely let us know how it works out. -W

01-27-2005, 06:56 PM	#6
l8racer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 25	I worked with Skip at TSM and ordered the rear disk brake swap kit. It arrived quickly and bolted on like a dream. The drivers side backing plate flange was warped a litte but after straightening it on the housing (should read as...beating it with a big hammer!) all went well. I feel like it was well worth the money spent. Check them out at www.tsmmfg.com, I would buy from them again. Dennis



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