question on disc brakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jcab · 01-21-2004, 01:11 PM

I want to do a very low budget disk brake conversion on my 68. I know I can either get the parts from a 71/72, or the whole crossmember from a 73+ truck.

My question is which is better of the two choices, in regards to:

Actual stopping power
parts cost - (ie replacement costs for pads, rotors etc)

Anyone have info / opinions?

Brad · 01-21-2004, 01:42 PM

Personally I prefer the rubber bushings that the 73 & up have. I feel it's a better design. Plus parts are more common which is always nice on a road trip.

1-PU70 · 01-21-2004, 02:03 PM

You dont need the crossmember from a 73 and up. The upper and lower control arms will bolt right up. No messing with moter mounts. Just make shure you get the center link and the iner and outer tie rod ends

jcab · 01-21-2004, 05:31 PM

Thanks guys.

Anyone else have any opinions?

01-21-2004, 01:11 PM	#1
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Opinions on disc brakes I want to do a very low budget disk brake conversion on my 68. I know I can either get the parts from a 71/72, or the whole crossmember from a 73+ truck. My question is which is better of the two choices, in regards to: Actual stopping power parts cost - (ie replacement costs for pads, rotors etc) Anyone have info / opinions? __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer Last edited by jcab; 01-21-2004 at 05:28 PM.

01-21-2004, 01:42 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Personally I prefer the rubber bushings that the 73 & up have. I feel it's a better design. Plus parts are more common which is always nice on a road trip. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

01-21-2004, 02:03 PM	#3
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	You dont need the crossmember from a 73 and up. The upper and lower control arms will bolt right up. No messing with moter mounts. Just make shure you get the center link and the iner and outer tie rod ends __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

01-21-2004, 05:31 PM	#4
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	Thanks guys. Anyone else have any opinions? __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer



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