6 lug front disks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dznucks · 07-08-2009, 06:46 AM

I currently have a ECE front disk conversion kit that is 5 lugs. what would it take to convert this to 6 lug. Is it as simple as swapping out the rotors?

cparman · 07-08-2009, 07:07 AM

I bought a set of spindles, and have a set of 5 lug rotors I bought from NAPA. I removed the outer wheel bearing races, and checked the numbers on them. I then called master power brakes, and asked the to do the same thing, and found it was as easy as swapping the rotors. thought this picture would show 6 lugs, but it does not.

dznucks · 07-08-2009, 07:15 AM

how much did they run you?

i just found them for $89 each from ECE.

dznucks · 07-08-2009, 07:20 AM

I am wandering if there is a certain year 6 lug chevy rotor that will fit that i can get from any parts house.

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 07:52 AM

dznucks... I would definitely recommend ECE's 6-lug kit for your project. They offer some of the best products and customer service I've seen. You might be able to contact Stan/Mark at ECE to help you determine another make/model for the 6-lug rotor.

dznucks · 07-08-2009, 08:06 AM

Like i mentioned i already have the ECE 5 Lug disc kit installed on my truck. I am wanting to swap back to 6 lugs and all i need are the discs. I have numerous ECE products on my vehicle and they do have great quality, but they also mark up their prices pretty good too.
i am not looking to spend $89 per disc if i can go to napa and get the same thing for $50.

Skirkpat · 07-08-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dznucks

Like i mentioned i already have the ECE 5 Lug disc kit installed on my truck. I am wanting to swap back to 6 lugs and all i need are the discs. I have numerous ECE products on my vehicle and they do have great quality, but they also mark up their prices pretty good too.
i am not looking to spend $89 per disc if i can go to napa and get the same thing for $50.

I am no expert, but I can tell you that if there was a cheap way to do what you want I would probably have found it by now.

So to answer your question, I do not think you are going to get six lugs on your spindle w/out buying conversion rotors, if you find I am wrong please let the board know, alot of guys here are interested

dznucks · 07-08-2009, 11:33 AM

ok that answers my question then.

cparman · 07-08-2009, 05:54 PM

When I looked for my 6 luggers, I did not try what I did thru my local sources. I think you are going to a specialty house to get them. I think I paid about 90 per rotor and got them from MASTER POWER BRAKES. You might give BRAKE TECH SOLUTIONS a call, and ask for Pat. he is very helpful.

72BlckButy · 07-08-2009, 08:15 AM

Misread on my part.... but I did mention to contact Stan/Mark to see if they might be able to provide you with an alternative to the 6 lug disc they offer.

Bazooka · 07-09-2009, 09:43 AM

I talked to a guy at ECE he told me they never made a 6 lug rotor for these trucks and there isnt a off the shelf rotor you can use.

He also told me that the 6 lug rotors they sell are just stock 5 lug rotors that were drilled for 6 lug instead of 5.

He said there is some difference in machining to the backside in order to drill them for 6 lug.

You can use the rotor they carry on any stock spindle or drop spindle that works with stock disk brake parts..

dznucks · 07-09-2009, 06:39 AM

Was a six lug disk not an option on our trucks? or is it the drop spindle that they wont fit on?

cparman · 07-09-2009, 06:53 AM

disc brakes came on 71 and up I think. That would make it 5 lug only?

07-08-2009, 06:46 AM	#1
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	6 lug front disks I currently have a ECE front disk conversion kit that is 5 lugs. what would it take to convert this to 6 lug. Is it as simple as swapping out the rotors?

07-08-2009, 07:07 AM	#2
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: 6 lug front disks I bought a set of spindles, and have a set of 5 lug rotors I bought from NAPA. I removed the outer wheel bearing races, and checked the numbers on them. I then called master power brakes, and asked the to do the same thing, and found it was as easy as swapping the rotors. thought this picture would show 6 lugs, but it does not. Attached Images Last edited by cparman; 07-08-2009 at 07:08 AM.

07-08-2009, 07:15 AM	#3
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: 6 lug front disks how much did they run you? i just found them for $89 each from ECE.

07-08-2009, 07:20 AM	#4
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: 6 lug front disks I am wandering if there is a certain year 6 lug chevy rotor that will fit that i can get from any parts house.

07-08-2009, 07:52 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 6 lug front disks dznucks... I would definitely recommend ECE's 6-lug kit for your project. They offer some of the best products and customer service I've seen. You might be able to contact Stan/Mark at ECE to help you determine another make/model for the 6-lug rotor. __________________ -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)

07-08-2009, 08:06 AM	#6
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: 6 lug front disks Like i mentioned i already have the ECE 5 Lug disc kit installed on my truck. I am wanting to swap back to 6 lugs and all i need are the discs. I have numerous ECE products on my vehicle and they do have great quality, but they also mark up their prices pretty good too. i am not looking to spend $89 per disc if i can go to napa and get the same thing for $50.

07-08-2009, 11:33 AM	#8
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: 6 lug front disks ok that answers my question then.

07-08-2009, 05:54 PM	#9
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: 6 lug front disks When I looked for my 6 luggers, I did not try what I did thru my local sources. I think you are going to a specialty house to get them. I think I paid about 90 per rotor and got them from MASTER POWER BRAKES. You might give BRAKE TECH SOLUTIONS a call, and ask for Pat. he is very helpful.

07-08-2009, 08:15 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 6 lug front disks Misread on my part.... but I did mention to contact Stan/Mark to see if they might be able to provide you with an alternative to the 6 lug disc they offer. __________________ -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)

07-09-2009, 09:43 AM	#11
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: 6 lug front disks I talked to a guy at ECE he told me they never made a 6 lug rotor for these trucks and there isnt a off the shelf rotor you can use. He also told me that the 6 lug rotors they sell are just stock 5 lug rotors that were drilled for 6 lug instead of 5. He said there is some difference in machining to the backside in order to drill them for 6 lug. You can use the rotor they carry on any stock spindle or drop spindle that works with stock disk brake parts.. Last edited by Bazooka; 07-09-2009 at 09:43 AM.

07-09-2009, 06:39 AM	#12
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: 6 lug front disks Was a six lug disk not an option on our trucks? or is it the drop spindle that they wont fit on?

07-09-2009, 06:53 AM	#13
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: 6 lug front disks disc brakes came on 71 and up I think. That would make it 5 lug only?

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