autozone+buddys 71 spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 03-28-2009, 09:34 AM

okay, ive got buddy who has a 71 chevy and he just put drop spindles on it ahwile back, now i was thinkin i was gonna order drop spindles for my disc brakes, but he'd prolly sell em to me for 1/8 of the price of dropspindles...could i buy my buddys 71 stock spindles, get 6 lug rotors from autoone, get master cyclinder from autozone adn calipers from autozone and walah disc brakes...and what else would i need fom autozone lol thanks!!!

*FormerMember* · 03-28-2009, 09:47 AM

If you know of six lug rotors that will fit those spindles, spill the part number, please.

PanelDeland · 03-28-2009, 11:13 AM

I would price it out first.Since you want to saty with 6 lug you may get a better price buying a 6 lug disc kit(without spindles) from a BB vendor.IIRC they run about $270 and would include all of the above.You would still need the MC but I really think going to PB's is going to help a lot also.The disc brakes are nice but still require a lot of pedal pressure.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-28-2009, 10:03 PM

brake booster mc 6 lug rotors calipers drop spindles or 71 72 spindles wat else thanks

willyCJ · 03-28-2009, 10:37 PM

How comprehensive of a list are you after? The one obvious missing on your list is calipers.

You'll need bearings and nuts (all the small parts in the hub). (Probably ~$50.) Disc brakes will require a different soft line.

Proportioning values for drum/drum are different than disc/drum. This forum is the first place I've ever heard of guys using the old proportioning valve. Drums are low volume/high pressure while disc calipers take high volume/low pressure.

If you don't have power brakes currently, and you have decent fab skills, you may do well grabbing a junkyard booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve from a 73-87. You'll need to make your own rod to connect to the brake pedal and your own bracket to connect to the booster to the firewall.

*FormerMember* · 03-29-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willyCJ

How comprehensive of a list are you after? The one obvious missing on your list is calipers.

You'll need bearings and nuts (all the small parts in the hub). (Probably ~$50.) Disc brakes will require a different soft line.

Proportioning values for drum/drum are different than disc/drum. This forum is the first place I've ever heard of guys using the old proportioning valve. Drums are low volume/high pressure while disc calipers take high volume/low pressure.

If you don't have power brakes currently, and you have decent fab skills, you may do well grabbing a junkyard booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve from a 73-87. You'll need to make your own rod to connect to the brake pedal and your own bracket to connect to the booster to the firewall.

You can remove the restrictor from the prop valve. Jeep YJ brackets work very well for the booster.

03-28-2009, 09:34 AM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	autozone+buddys 71 spindles okay, ive got buddy who has a 71 chevy and he just put drop spindles on it ahwile back, now i was thinkin i was gonna order drop spindles for my disc brakes, but he'd prolly sell em to me for 1/8 of the price of dropspindles...could i buy my buddys 71 stock spindles, get 6 lug rotors from autoone, get master cyclinder from autozone adn calipers from autozone and walah disc brakes...and what else would i need fom autozone lol thanks!!! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-28-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: autozone+buddys 71 spindles If you know of six lug rotors that will fit those spindles, spill the part number, please. Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 02:56 PM.

03-28-2009, 11:13 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: autozone+buddys 71 spindles I would price it out first.Since you want to saty with 6 lug you may get a better price buying a 6 lug disc kit(without spindles) from a BB vendor.IIRC they run about $270 and would include all of the above.You would still need the MC but I really think going to PB's is going to help a lot also.The disc brakes are nice but still require a lot of pedal pressure. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-28-2009, 10:03 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: autozone+buddys 71 spindles brake booster mc 6 lug rotors calipers drop spindles or 71 72 spindles wat else thanks __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-28-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
willyCJ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 37	Re: autozone+buddys 71 spindles How comprehensive of a list are you after? The one obvious missing on your list is calipers. You'll need bearings and nuts (all the small parts in the hub). (Probably ~$50.) Disc brakes will require a different soft line. Proportioning values for drum/drum are different than disc/drum. This forum is the first place I've ever heard of guys using the old proportioning valve. Drums are low volume/high pressure while disc calipers take high volume/low pressure. If you don't have power brakes currently, and you have decent fab skills, you may do well grabbing a junkyard booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve from a 73-87. You'll need to make your own rod to connect to the brake pedal and your own bracket to connect to the booster to the firewall. __________________ 1970 Shortbed C10 Parts I need: Headlight Switch, Headlight retainers, Bezels (found, thanks jc) wiper arms, wiper switch (found, thanks jc) Carpet (blue/black preferred) about half the e-brake cables (for a shortbed truck) Last edited by willyCJ; 03-28-2009 at 10:38 PM.

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