Rear Disk brake kits? Which one? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Reumster · 01-03-2003, 11:36 AM

Ok how many people have rear disk brakes and which ones? How hard of install? Direct bolt on? Performance? Looks?

I seen a Wilwood kit in Summit for 12 bolt for 620.00. Is this kit good?

**1971Stepside** · 01-03-2003, 12:09 PM

Reumster, I will tell you what I have been told about rear disc brakes as I wanted to install a kit on my truck at one time. I the folks at Chevy Duty, Early Classics and my local 67-72 collector guy all tell me that the rear disc on 2wd c10's was not the way to go. It seems that even with different proportioning valves they could never get the brakes to work correctly. The would either lock up or put all the load on the front brakes. The guys at Early Classic strongly recommended not doing it. I was bummed! I know Mudder and a couple of guys have disc on their 4bys with no trouble. So, if you are doing this on a 4wd that would probably work. Just the .02 I have heard and I don't want to rain on your parade. If you do go ahead and do the switch let me know how it turns out.

jmil1974 · 01-03-2003, 12:44 PM

I've heard the same thing about the rear disc. I'd go with the praisedyno pads and springs on the rear and call it a day. You could do their drums too if you do a lot of heavy loads/towing. I know I'll be doing praise pads and shoes as soon as my first set of pads wears out.

crazy longhorn · 01-03-2003, 12:51 PM

I also agree on the rear disc, the @ss end of these trucks are too light. On my longhorn, with disc front/drum rear, If I lock up the brakes......the rears lock first. I had also looked at the rear disc,they look slick as h*ll........but dont really need them. CrazyL

70c10 · 01-03-2003, 01:38 PM

A few members here have used the disc setup from a 79' Lincoln Mark 5, they have 9" rear with discs AND Chevy 5 lug 5" bolt pattern!

nate68 · 01-03-2003, 01:51 PM

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Originally posted by 70c10
A few members here have used the disc setup from a 79' Lincoln Mark 5, they have 9" rear with discs AND Chevy 5 lug 5" bolt pattern!

that's the setup that i have. stainless steel brakes make a kit for the rear. i was looking at getting their force 10 for the front but they're pretty expensive and you have to run 17" wheels i think.

crazy longhorn: you should install an adjustable proportioning valve to solve your rear locking up first problem.

the thing with rear disc is that your front brakes need to be better than the rear. better calipers/pads/rotors, etc. should be used. there's debate on if slotted/cross drilled rotors are actually better or not.

crazy longhorn · 01-03-2003, 02:02 PM

Nate68, an adjustable valvemay be the ticket,as that old truck is a looong booger! i have moved some weight back(battery to the rear, eng setback on I6 stands), & also plan to move the fuel tank to the rear to help......it has serious traction issues too! How do the Ford brakes work for you?

nate68 · 01-03-2003, 09:40 PM

i have a fuel cell in the back, engine is in 6cyl location, the 9" is a heavy mofo, a lot heavier than the 12 bolt that was in there. i'm running larger tires in the back than the front.

lux hauler · 01-03-2003, 10:27 PM

Anybody ever used Master Power Brakes?
I see they have a rear disk set-up for a 12 bolt.

slam33 · 01-03-2003, 11:00 PM

I have mine all planned out, Eldo 12 inch rears, adjustable prop valve and NO power. Rear discs need to be adjusted to 30%. They lighter, less fade, and give better feed back. There not bad on the bank account either.

Reumster · 01-04-2003, 02:21 AM

Yeah I heard that the Early Classic kit was a nightmare. But I still think with a good quality kit, and most likely a adjustable valve they'ed be the ticket. Drums just don't have anyplace on a truck with big wheels. And I plan on 20's soon.

fleetimus · 01-04-2003, 10:16 AM

I have been running the Lincoln rear end for a couple of years. No problems at all. I have the corvette style master and the stock 75 c-10 proportioning valve. The front brakes are 75 c-10.

Growdon · 01-05-2003, 02:39 AM

I installed rear disks on my 72 Blazer 4X4. I used the kit from TSM. The kit was easy to install after I got all the parts together. Steve Chin had a detailed description of the installation on his website that included ordering information for e-brake cables etc.

Reumster · 01-05-2003, 03:14 AM

Growdon

What is the web site? You have pictures? How much for the kit?

nate68 · 01-06-2003, 02:42 PM

i am using a 82 1/2 ton proportioning valve (i did the front suspension swap) 75 or 76 corvette master cylinder, 67-72 3/4 ton booster and wilwood adjustable proportioning valve.

Frank_Zeller · 01-20-2003, 05:32 PM

Found the Steve Chin rear dics brake link.

http://home.pacbell.net/bigiron/Arti...rRearDisc.html

Reumster · 01-20-2003, 06:02 PM

Man that looks like alot of time rounding up parts!LOL

I'd still like to see if anyone uses the Wilwood kit in Summit? I could have sworn that I seen a guy with them on this board?

Isn't the kit from Early use the Caddy stuff?

casey · 01-21-2003, 01:16 AM

Over my head!! I'll stick with the drums for now

01-03-2003, 11:36 AM	#1
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Rear Disk brake kits? Which one? Ok how many people have rear disk brakes and which ones? How hard of install? Direct bolt on? Performance? Looks? I seen a Wilwood kit in Summit for 12 bolt for 620.00. Is this kit good? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

01-03-2003, 12:09 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Reumster, I will tell you what I have been told about rear disc brakes as I wanted to install a kit on my truck at one time. I the folks at Chevy Duty, Early Classics and my local 67-72 collector guy all tell me that the rear disc on 2wd c10's was not the way to go. It seems that even with different proportioning valves they could never get the brakes to work correctly. The would either lock up or put all the load on the front brakes. The guys at Early Classic strongly recommended not doing it. I was bummed! I know Mudder and a couple of guys have disc on their 4bys with no trouble. So, if you are doing this on a 4wd that would probably work. Just the .02 I have heard and I don't want to rain on your parade. If you do go ahead and do the switch let me know how it turns out. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

01-03-2003, 12:44 PM	#3
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	I've heard the same thing about the rear disc. I'd go with the praisedyno pads and springs on the rear and call it a day. You could do their drums too if you do a lot of heavy loads/towing. I know I'll be doing praise pads and shoes as soon as my first set of pads wears out. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900

01-03-2003, 12:51 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I also agree on the rear disc, the @ss end of these trucks are too light. On my longhorn, with disc front/drum rear, If I lock up the brakes......the rears lock first. I had also looked at the rear disc,they look slick as h*ll........but dont really need them. CrazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-03-2003, 01:38 PM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	A few members here have used the disc setup from a 79' Lincoln Mark 5, they have 9" rear with discs AND Chevy 5 lug 5" bolt pattern! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

01-03-2003, 02:02 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Nate68, an adjustable valvemay be the ticket,as that old truck is a looong booger! i have moved some weight back(battery to the rear, eng setback on I6 stands), & also plan to move the fuel tank to the rear to help......it has serious traction issues too! How do the Ford brakes work for you? __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-03-2003, 09:40 PM	#8
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i have a fuel cell in the back, engine is in 6cyl location, the 9" is a heavy mofo, a lot heavier than the 12 bolt that was in there. i'm running larger tires in the back than the front. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

01-03-2003, 10:27 PM	#9
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Anybody ever used Master Power Brakes? I see they have a rear disk set-up for a 12 bolt. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

01-03-2003, 11:00 PM	#10
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	I have mine all planned out, Eldo 12 inch rears, adjustable prop valve and NO power. Rear discs need to be adjusted to 30%. They lighter, less fade, and give better feed back. There not bad on the bank account either. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

01-04-2003, 02:21 AM	#11
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Yeah I heard that the Early Classic kit was a nightmare. But I still think with a good quality kit, and most likely a adjustable valve they'ed be the ticket. Drums just don't have anyplace on a truck with big wheels. And I plan on 20's soon. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

01-04-2003, 10:16 AM	#12
fleetimus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Auburn,Ca USA Posts: 369	rear disc I have been running the Lincoln rear end for a couple of years. No problems at all. I have the corvette style master and the stock 75 c-10 proportioning valve. The front brakes are 75 c-10. __________________ 68 Chevy l/b, 4 whl disc in the foothills of No Calif

01-05-2003, 02:39 AM	#13
Growdon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 53	rear disks I installed rear disks on my 72 Blazer 4X4. I used the kit from TSM. The kit was easy to install after I got all the parts together. Steve Chin had a detailed description of the installation on his website that included ordering information for e-brake cables etc.

01-05-2003, 03:14 AM	#14
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Growdon What is the web site? You have pictures? How much for the kit? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

01-06-2003, 02:42 PM	#15
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i am using a 82 1/2 ton proportioning valve (i did the front suspension swap) 75 or 76 corvette master cylinder, 67-72 3/4 ton booster and wilwood adjustable proportioning valve. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

01-20-2003, 05:32 PM	#16
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Found the Steve Chin rear dics brake link. http://home.pacbell.net/bigiron/Arti...rRearDisc.html __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas



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01-20-2003, 06:02 PM	#17
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Man that looks like alot of time rounding up parts!LOL I'd still like to see if anyone uses the Wilwood kit in Summit? I could have sworn that I seen a guy with them on this board? Isn't the kit from Early use the Caddy stuff? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

01-21-2003, 01:16 AM	#18
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Over my head!! I'll stick with the drums for now

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