Some Brake Questions and Opinions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hessian18 · 08-06-2009, 02:32 PM

Hello Everyone.

I have the chance to get some 3'' drop spindles locally and delivered

for a really good price.

But they are for 1.25 rotors, Im currently running 1.00 rotors.

Im planning on transplanting a decent HP setup into this longbed someday. So bigger brakes could never hurt !! ahahaa

My main question is about the 1.25 rotors and caliper assembly.

What all do I need to swap out ? Im assuming at the least the rotors, wheel bearings, spindle jam nut, calipers, caliper bolts and possibly the brakelines ?

Any difffernce in offset's or anything like that

Im planning on getting the calipers and bolts/misc stuff at the local pick a part. The rotors will be purchased new.

Thanks for the help guys.

Hopefully this weekend I can start the part collecting

hessian18 · 08-07-2009, 12:18 AM

Anyone ?

PBFAB.COM · 08-07-2009, 12:22 AM

Sounds like you already have a good list of what needs to be changed. I don't think you need to change the brake hoses... but everything else you mentioned sounds spot on.

hessian18 · 08-07-2009, 12:27 AM

Well with that said from Nate of Porterbuilt, Im going to tackle this procject !!

Thanks Solid info from good sources are always good.

By the way, your newest dropmember that is all TIG welded is KILLER !!!

Someday my avvy will be real ahahha !!

PBFAB.COM · 08-07-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hessian18

Well with that said from Nate of Porterbuilt, Im going to tackle this procject !!

Thanks Solid info from good sources are always good.

By the way, your newest dropmember that is all TIG welded is KILLER !!!

Someday my avvy will be real ahahha !!

Thanks! And good luck on the project!

08-06-2009, 02:32 PM	#1
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Some Brake Questions and Opinions Hello Everyone. I have the chance to get some 3'' drop spindles locally and delivered for a really good price. But they are for 1.25 rotors, Im currently running 1.00 rotors. Im planning on transplanting a decent HP setup into this longbed someday. So bigger brakes could never hurt !! ahahaa My main question is about the 1.25 rotors and caliper assembly. What all do I need to swap out ? Im assuming at the least the rotors, wheel bearings, spindle jam nut, calipers, caliper bolts and possibly the brakelines ? Any difffernce in offset's or anything like that Im planning on getting the calipers and bolts/misc stuff at the local pick a part. The rotors will be purchased new. Thanks for the help guys. Hopefully this weekend I can start the part collecting __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

08-07-2009, 12:18 AM	#2
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: Some Brake Questions and Opinions Anyone ? __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

08-07-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Some Brake Questions and Opinions Sounds like you already have a good list of what needs to be changed. I don't think you need to change the brake hoses... but everything else you mentioned sounds spot on. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

08-07-2009, 12:27 AM	#4
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: Some Brake Questions and Opinions Well with that said from Nate of Porterbuilt, Im going to tackle this procject !! Thanks Solid info from good sources are always good. By the way, your newest dropmember that is all TIG welded is KILLER !!! Someday my avvy will be real ahahha !! __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon... Last edited by hessian18; 08-07-2009 at 12:28 AM.

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