Recommendations for Disc Brake Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thejoker · 09-26-2005, 12:14 AM

I was going to search but noticed the Google search is gone...

I need some recommendations for front disc brake conversion kits. So far the best deal I've found is Classic Performance Products for $599. Includes everything but the control arms and coil springs. Here's the link to the kit.

Kit Link

Thanks
Don

68Stepbed · 09-26-2005, 06:54 AM

www.earlyclassic.com A little more expensive, but the best in the biz. I've bought from Classic Performance before and was not totally satisfied.

Tx Firefighter · 09-26-2005, 07:01 AM

I used the Early Classic kit too. The guy told me all I needed was a can of wheel bearing grease and a bottle of brake fluid to install the kit. He was right. Every single little thing was included, right down to the last washer and cotter pin. Parts were new GM and Raybestos, even the brake lines were prebent.

70short/step · 09-26-2005, 07:20 AM

Not a better kit around!

thejoker · 09-26-2005, 09:23 AM

Hmmmmmmm.....That's good price difference. Also the Early Classic kit doesn't include the tie rod ends and ball joints. That would tack another $200 or so. I know quality is worth the money but is there that much of a difference to double the price of the upgrade.

Does anyone know what brand equipment the Classic Performance kit uses? I'm going to email them and see what they will tell me.

Thanks for the input..........If you haven't figured it out I'm a cheapscape. Not to mean I buy inferior stuff just want to get it as cheap as possible. I really do value the opinions on this board or I wouldn't have even ask.

DP

chevybill · 09-26-2005, 11:43 AM

I have the CCP kit front and rear on my truck, the front look exactly like any modern chevy truck disc brake setup and the rear is a caddy rear disc setup.

good price, great customer service,

talk to Javier, if possible.

thejoker · 09-26-2005, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybill

I have the CCP kit front and rear on my truck, the front look exactly like any modern chevy truck disc brake setup and the rear is a caddy rear disc setup.

good price, great customer service,

talk to Javier, if possible.

Did you me CPP? If so do you remember the brands used in the kit?

DP

chevybill · 09-26-2005, 01:48 PM

you are right, I mean't to say Cpp classic performance products, if you call, try to talk to Javier. (pronunced hava e air)

My front calipers looks like the front stock ones on my 92 c1500 and the back ones are caddy deville, they can tell you right off, because i called and wrote it down at home so i will know what pads to buy when time to replace them.

I know CPP is all new stuff, not rebuilt. I asked that question when I purchased.

Unless you are in a real big hurry, contact Bill Athey www.s-c-t-p.com.
I bought shocks from him and they came from CPP. He is a board sponsor, and will probably have as good or better price than CPP.

Joker, are you back in Gulfport now?

70short/step · 09-26-2005, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thejoker

Hmmmmmmm.....That's good price difference. Also the Early Classic kit doesn't include the tie rod ends and ball joints. That would tack another $200 or so. I know quality is worth the money but is there that much of a difference to double the price of the upgrade.

Does anyone know what brand equipment the Classic Performance kit uses? I'm going to email them and see what they will tell me.

Thanks for the input..........If you haven't figured it out I'm a cheapscape. Not to mean I buy inferior stuff just want to get it as cheap as possible. I really do value the opinions on this board or I wouldn't have even ask.

DP

Thats what is nice about the ECE kits. You dont have to change any tie rod ends or anything! Like TxFirefighter and I posted...."NOTHING ELSE TO BUY"!!
You just unbolt and bolt!

thejoker · 09-26-2005, 04:30 PM

Yep in Gulfport....never left........I actually live North of Gulfport in Perkinston. You may not be familiar with Perkinston, it's a few miles south of Wiggins.

Thanks for the info. I'll contact Bill and see what kind of deal. Thanks very much ChevyBill.

I been through Calhoun. You near Laurel or Newton? I've been through both I'm sure.

chevybill · 09-26-2005, 05:26 PM

I am 120 miles north of jackson then about 35 miles east of grenada on hwy. 8

thejoker · 09-26-2005, 06:49 PM

Got a reply from Bill. $585 + ride. Not too bad.

Don't think I've been there. I have some relatives up around Iuka and Belmont and around that area. Hadn't been there in years though. Good to meet ya.

DP

Tx Firefighter · 09-26-2005, 09:36 PM

The ECE kit is 640 bucks with everything.

Before you spend your cash, go to the review board and read a few minutes. You will not find an unhappy ECE customer, but there are some guys not happy with CPP's customer service.

ChevLoRay · 09-26-2005, 09:49 PM

Hey, I'm another satisfied ECE user. Their spindles are designed to use stock tie rod ends. They use 12-inch GM rotors and calipers, with stock pads for trucks. The master cylinder is stock GM. I have absolutely NO qualms about buying from them, again. They're great to talk to and will answer your questions, whether or not you've bought from them. That is what lead me to choosing them over any other vendor.

chevybill · 09-26-2005, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Hey, I'm another satisfied ECE user. Their spindles are designed to use stock tie rod ends. They use 12-inch GM rotors and calipers, with stock pads for trucks. The master cylinder is stock GM. I have absolutely NO qualms about buying from them, again. They're great to talk to and will answer your questions, whether or not you've bought from them. That is what lead me to choosing them over any other vendor.

All the above mentioned items, are true for the CPP kit as well, and my experiences with CPP have been positive.

Remember, that Bill Athey is a board supporter. I have started purchasing from him. And I will source everything I can get from him, because he is a small operation like ed at mothertruckers and gmc pauls and wes out in washington state. all these guys are great sources and good prices.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-26-2005, 09:59 PM

I just did an ECE kit:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=174330

Rob

Tx Firefighter · 09-26-2005, 10:21 PM

The reason I am so loyal to ECE is that I bought from them years before anyone else built a drop spindle for these trucks. Back in the day, you either used ECE for spindles or converted to 73 and newer spindles by changing to newer ball joints and tie rod ends. The other spindle companies came along later.

I just counted, and I've done six different 63-72 trucks in the last 10 years with ECE 4/6 drop kits. I dance with the one who brung me.

70short/step · 09-26-2005, 11:08 PM

He asked for recomendations and thats what we gave him. I would still go with ECE!

09-26-2005, 12:14 AM	#1
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Recommendations for Disc Brake Conversion I was going to search but noticed the Google search is gone... I need some recommendations for front disc brake conversion kits. So far the best deal I've found is Classic Performance Products for $599. Includes everything but the control arms and coil springs. Here's the link to the kit. Kit Link Thanks Don __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

09-26-2005, 06:54 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	www.earlyclassic.com A little more expensive, but the best in the biz. I've bought from Classic Performance before and was not totally satisfied. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

09-26-2005, 07:01 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I used the Early Classic kit too. The guy told me all I needed was a can of wheel bearing grease and a bottle of brake fluid to install the kit. He was right. Every single little thing was included, right down to the last washer and cotter pin. Parts were new GM and Raybestos, even the brake lines were prebent. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-26-2005, 07:20 AM	#4
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Not a better kit around! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

09-26-2005, 09:23 AM	#5
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Hmmmmmmm.....That's good price difference. Also the Early Classic kit doesn't include the tie rod ends and ball joints. That would tack another $200 or so. I know quality is worth the money but is there that much of a difference to double the price of the upgrade. Does anyone know what brand equipment the Classic Performance kit uses? I'm going to email them and see what they will tell me. Thanks for the input..........If you haven't figured it out I'm a cheapscape. Not to mean I buy inferior stuff just want to get it as cheap as possible. I really do value the opinions on this board or I wouldn't have even ask. DP __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

09-26-2005, 11:43 AM	#6
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	I have the CCP kit front and rear on my truck, the front look exactly like any modern chevy truck disc brake setup and the rear is a caddy rear disc setup. good price, great customer service, talk to Javier, if possible. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

09-26-2005, 01:48 PM	#8
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	you are right, I mean't to say Cpp classic performance products, if you call, try to talk to Javier. (pronunced hava e air) My front calipers looks like the front stock ones on my 92 c1500 and the back ones are caddy deville, they can tell you right off, because i called and wrote it down at home so i will know what pads to buy when time to replace them. I know CPP is all new stuff, not rebuilt. I asked that question when I purchased. Unless you are in a real big hurry, contact Bill Athey www.s-c-t-p.com. I bought shocks from him and they came from CPP. He is a board sponsor, and will probably have as good or better price than CPP. Joker, are you back in Gulfport now? __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint Last edited by chevybill; 09-26-2005 at 01:52 PM.

09-26-2005, 04:30 PM	#10
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Yep in Gulfport....never left........I actually live North of Gulfport in Perkinston. You may not be familiar with Perkinston, it's a few miles south of Wiggins. Thanks for the info. I'll contact Bill and see what kind of deal. Thanks very much ChevyBill. I been through Calhoun. You near Laurel or Newton? I've been through both I'm sure. __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

09-26-2005, 05:26 PM	#11
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	I am 120 miles north of jackson then about 35 miles east of grenada on hwy. 8 __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

09-26-2005, 06:49 PM	#12
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Got a reply from Bill. $585 + ride. Not too bad. Don't think I've been there. I have some relatives up around Iuka and Belmont and around that area. Hadn't been there in years though. Good to meet ya. DP __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

09-26-2005, 09:36 PM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The ECE kit is 640 bucks with everything. Before you spend your cash, go to the review board and read a few minutes. You will not find an unhappy ECE customer, but there are some guys not happy with CPP's customer service. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-26-2005, 09:49 PM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Hey, I'm another satisfied ECE user. Their spindles are designed to use stock tie rod ends. They use 12-inch GM rotors and calipers, with stock pads for trucks. The master cylinder is stock GM. I have absolutely NO qualms about buying from them, again. They're great to talk to and will answer your questions, whether or not you've bought from them. That is what lead me to choosing them over any other vendor. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-26-2005, 09:59 PM	#16
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,859	I just did an ECE kit: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=174330 Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-26-2005, 10:21 PM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The reason I am so loyal to ECE is that I bought from them years before anyone else built a drop spindle for these trucks. Back in the day, you either used ECE for spindles or converted to 73 and newer spindles by changing to newer ball joints and tie rod ends. The other spindle companies came along later. I just counted, and I've done six different 63-72 trucks in the last 10 years with ECE 4/6 drop kits. I dance with the one who brung me. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 09-26-2005 at 10:22 PM.

09-26-2005, 11:08 PM	#18
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	He asked for recomendations and thats what we gave him. I would still go with ECE! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step



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