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phantom dually · 02-22-2003, 05:45 PM

I want to convert drums to disc in the rear. I hace seen brackets kits sold on ebay that say to use a lincoln 77 rear rotor and a camaro 82-92 caliper. Has anyone done this??? If so let me know what you think!!

bagged81 · 02-28-2003, 01:05 AM

ttt

I would like to convert my 81 to rear discs also.

BaggedC10 · 02-28-2003, 01:09 AM

www.StainlessSteelBrakes.com is the place to order from. Their kit is expensive, but remember---You get what you pay for!

Frank_Zeller · 02-28-2003, 01:45 PM

I got the 1979 Seville rear disc brake set up to install on my truck Rotors are 5x5. Hoping for the best.

phantom dually · 02-28-2003, 09:11 PM

To update all!! I just bought brackets from a seller at e bay. I put them on to see if they would fit and well they did BUT. I had to have my axle flanges turned down a 1/4" for the rear rotors to go on. I used a rear disc brake rotor 5x5 from a 1977 lincoln continental. You can use a front caliper for a 82-92 camaro rs without the 1LE brake package. I paid $30 to have my axles turned down and now everythingfits great. I gave $90 for the brackets and $30 a piece for the new calipers. Then I bought a performance slotted rotor from pureperformance.com for $90 each. I have a total of $330-$350 into my conversion and they are going to look great. For the brackets call Steeltech Solutions at 618-997-4238.

turmoline · 02-28-2003, 10:54 PM

Don't forget to change out that old master cylinder for the four wheel disc version as well.

phantom dually · 03-01-2003, 12:57 AM

I havent got that far but what should i use?? YR MAKE MODEL??

turmoline · 03-01-2003, 04:50 PM

I bought mine from classic perfomance products. www.classicperform.com

Blue Beard · 03-01-2003, 10:05 PM

Was on GMC Pauls site yesterday.

One of his new items was the rear disc brake kit for 5 or 6 lug trucks with the 10-12 bolt..........

item

149693 5 lug rear
149694 6 lug rear

79GMC454C35 · 03-02-2003, 11:34 PM

There is a small place south of Denver that makes VERY nice kits. They are not much money. They can help guide you the least expensive way to go. You can get the kit in any stage so you can round up your own rotors & calipers if you want. I have dealt with them alot & they are GREAT! Talk to Skip & tell him Troy from Phoenix sent you.http://www.tsmmfg.com/Front_Disc_Brakes_others.htm

rin68 · 03-03-2003, 06:35 PM

phantom,

how did (if at all) did this kit change wheel backspacing-related measurements? also does this setup have a parking brake or allow for one to be installed later? thanks

phantom dually · 03-03-2003, 11:16 PM

You can install rear calipers from a caddy but they are not cheap. They come with a built in parking brake as do rear camaro calipers. I did not use one as my truck is not a daily driver. As far as back spacing is concerned it did not change a 1/4 inch if at all. I am ordering wheels and they will be made to specs from this setup. Thanks

nate68 · 03-08-2003, 10:18 PM

master cylinder: mid 70's corvette

79GMC454C35 · 03-08-2003, 10:41 PM

as I remember the TSM kit changes the offset by 1/8". You have the option of using calipers like you have on the front of your truck or I think Toranado E-Brake calipers. E-Brake calipers are about 4 times as much as non e-brake calipers. Buy "loaded" calipers from Autozone or NAPA & they come with ALL pins, pads, seals that you need.

02-22-2003, 05:45 PM	#1
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	rear drum to disc conversion kit. I want to convert drums to disc in the rear. I hace seen brackets kits sold on ebay that say to use a lincoln 77 rear rotor and a camaro 82-92 caliper. Has anyone done this??? If so let me know what you think!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-28-2003, 01:05 AM	#2
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	ttt I would like to convert my 81 to rear discs also. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

02-28-2003, 01:09 AM	#3
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	www.StainlessSteelBrakes.com is the place to order from. Their kit is expensive, but remember---You get what you pay for! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-28-2003, 01:45 PM	#4
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	I got the 1979 Seville rear disc brake set up to install on my truck Rotors are 5x5. Hoping for the best. __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

02-28-2003, 09:11 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	To update all!! I just bought brackets from a seller at e bay. I put them on to see if they would fit and well they did BUT. I had to have my axle flanges turned down a 1/4" for the rear rotors to go on. I used a rear disc brake rotor 5x5 from a 1977 lincoln continental. You can use a front caliper for a 82-92 camaro rs without the 1LE brake package. I paid $30 to have my axles turned down and now everythingfits great. I gave $90 for the brackets and $30 a piece for the new calipers. Then I bought a performance slotted rotor from pureperformance.com for $90 each. I have a total of $330-$350 into my conversion and they are going to look great. For the brackets call Steeltech Solutions at 618-997-4238. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-28-2003, 10:54 PM	#6
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	Don't forget to change out that old master cylinder for the four wheel disc version as well.

03-01-2003, 12:57 AM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I havent got that far but what should i use?? YR MAKE MODEL?? __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-01-2003, 04:50 PM	#8
turmoline Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: santa cruz, Calif. U.S. Posts: 166	I bought mine from classic perfomance products. www.classicperform.com

03-01-2003, 10:05 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Was on GMC Pauls site yesterday. One of his new items was the rear disc brake kit for 5 or 6 lug trucks with the 10-12 bolt.......... item 149693 5 lug rear 149694 6 lug rear __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-02-2003, 11:34 PM	#10
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	Brake kits for EVERYTHING There is a small place south of Denver that makes VERY nice kits. They are not much money. They can help guide you the least expensive way to go. You can get the kit in any stage so you can round up your own rotors & calipers if you want. I have dealt with them alot & they are GREAT! Talk to Skip & tell him Troy from Phoenix sent you.http://www.tsmmfg.com/Front_Disc_Brakes_others.htm

03-03-2003, 06:35 PM	#11
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	phantom, how did (if at all) did this kit change wheel backspacing-related measurements? also does this setup have a parking brake or allow for one to be installed later? thanks __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

03-03-2003, 11:16 PM	#12
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	You can install rear calipers from a caddy but they are not cheap. They come with a built in parking brake as do rear camaro calipers. I did not use one as my truck is not a daily driver. As far as back spacing is concerned it did not change a 1/4 inch if at all. I am ordering wheels and they will be made to specs from this setup. Thanks __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-08-2003, 10:18 PM	#13
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	master cylinder: mid 70's corvette __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

03-08-2003, 10:41 PM	#14
79GMC454C35 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 115	as I remember the TSM kit changes the offset by 1/8". You have the option of using calipers like you have on the front of your truck or I think Toranado E-Brake calipers. E-Brake calipers are about 4 times as much as non e-brake calipers. Buy "loaded" calipers from Autozone or NAPA & they come with ALL pins, pads, seals that you need.

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