Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C20-67_N_MO · 07-03-2009, 07:57 PM

Trying to have a place that has good quality and prices to convert my front drum brakes to 5 lug disc brake setup. I already have the master cylinder and power booster so I just need the prop valve and all the other hardware.

So please give me your input on everyones experences that you have had with your conversion and what company that you went with.

Thanks.

Shyguy · 07-03-2009, 09:33 PM

I have never done it, but I have read on here that others have done it by getting the whole front assembly from a '71 or newer donor truck and putting it in the place of the orginal.

I am sure some one else will chime in, but this will take this to the top.

Danny

glock35ipsc · 07-03-2009, 10:01 PM

The company to use is GM.

Find a 71-87 donor truck and R&R the entire cross member. That is the easiest and cheapest.

brn agn · 07-03-2009, 11:04 PM

I have not purchased the parts yet, but when I do, my plan is to buy a complete kit from GMCPauls. The kit includes the necessary component for the brakes as well as drop spindles and rear lower springs. Here is a link:

http://www.gmcpauls.com/67-72_d&s.htm

Part #1120741

I'm curious to see if anyone else has experience with this kit.

oldblue1968chevy · 07-03-2009, 11:17 PM

i was going to do that but i pieced together stock spinleds rotors etc etc and rebuild the frontend ive got like 450 in all mine....i may buy drop spindles soo ntough

C20-67_N_MO · 07-03-2009, 11:35 PM

I bought 2" drop springs from GMCPauls Truck Parts so if they have the rest of the parts to complete my conversion I might as well go with them.

Will check it out, thanks.

casterbuster · 07-03-2009, 11:51 PM

I did the ece kit a few years ago it was pretty easy. And they were a great help

72BlckButy · 07-03-2009, 11:59 PM

I second ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) they offer some great parts, and excellent customer service.

07-03-2009, 09:33 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? I have never done it, but I have read on here that others have done it by getting the whole front assembly from a '71 or newer donor truck and putting it in the place of the orginal. I am sure some one else will chime in, but this will take this to the top. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

07-03-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? The company to use is GM. Find a 71-87 donor truck and R&R the entire cross member. That is the easiest and cheapest. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#4
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? I have not purchased the parts yet, but when I do, my plan is to buy a complete kit from GMCPauls. The kit includes the necessary component for the brakes as well as drop spindles and rear lower springs. Here is a link: http://www.gmcpauls.com/67-72_d&s.htm Part #1120741 I'm curious to see if anyone else has experience with this kit. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

07-03-2009, 11:17 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? i was going to do that but i pieced together stock spinleds rotors etc etc and rebuild the frontend ive got like 450 in all mine....i may buy drop spindles soo ntough __________________ 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

07-03-2009, 11:35 PM	#6
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? I bought 2" drop springs from GMCPauls Truck Parts so if they have the rest of the parts to complete my conversion I might as well go with them. Will check it out, thanks. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#1
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? Trying to have a place that has good quality and prices to convert my front drum brakes to 5 lug disc brake setup. I already have the master cylinder and power booster so I just need the prop valve and all the other hardware. So please give me your input on everyones experences that you have had with your conversion and what company that you went with. Thanks. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-03-2009, 11:51 PM	#7
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? I did the ece kit a few years ago it was pretty easy. And they were a great help __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

07-03-2009, 11:59 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Best Place for Front Disc Brake Conversion? I second ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) they offer some great parts, and excellent customer service. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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