Disc Brake Conversion Who Has The Best????

[vanceman]

I am going to do a disc brake conversion on my 70. I have been looking at different places such as POL, CPP, GMC Pauls, Early Classics. They all offer different parts and different prices. Iam wanting to know who you went with and how you would rate the product. Who has the best kit at the best price????

[70 net440]

I used the ECE kit on my wife's '63. Very complete kit. The hardest part was the brake lines. The rest was simple bolt on.

[pat 70/71]

I have three trucks and used ECE drop/ disc kits on two of them. 70/71/72 No problems at all. fit was perfect and Stan / Mark /Jeff are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.( great company ) and they stand behind everything they sell. give them a call! straight shooters. cheers, Pat

[78bronzechariot]

I used POL with the drop spindles. The kit was good, all the parts were high quality and it went on in a day. The only thing that I didn't like was that the kit was that it made it impossible to run 15" wheels wider than stock up front. The wider aluminum wheels the PO put on would hit the lower control arm when the wheel was turned all the way over. I had planned on changing to chrome steelies anyway, so it wasn't an issue for me. (except for having to buy them sooner than I had planned ). However, there may not be an issue if you don't run drop spindles, or go with 17s or larger.

[ChevLoRay]

I used ECE with drop spindles. I run 15x8's with a 4-inch backspace and there has never been any issue with clearances. When you convert to disc, you will have to purchase spindles. If you want to lower it, now's the time.

ECE customer service is outstanding. Those guys (Stan, for instance) will answer questions at almost any time.

[vanceman]

Looks like ECE has the vote here. My question is, are ECE kits $200 better then the others? The GMC Paul's kit looks like same components for $200 less. Has anyone used one of the GMC Paul's kit?

[69 GMC LWB Pickup]

I recently purchased a four wheel disk conversion for my 69 GMC LWB from CPP. It's not a bad setup and the cheapest that I have found. Some of the install has been a real PITA because they say it should just bolt right up and fit perfectly but, that has not entirely been the case for the rear brakes. I'm not quite finished with the install on the front so I don't know what to say yet about that. If I had to do it all over again, I would have went with a Wilwood brake system. It is much more expensive but well worth the money and believe me, Wilwood IS just bolt on and go.

[72BlckButy]

Another support for ECE...

IMO the money is worth receiving all the parts at once and knowing they will fit the way they are supposed too.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by vanceman

I am going to do a disc brake conversion on my 70. I have been looking at different places such as POL, CPP, GMC Pauls, Early Classics. They all offer different parts and different prices. Iam wanting to know who you went with and how you would rate the product. Who has the best kit at the best price????

You don't mention drop spindles.
That will make a difference in the direction I would take.
If NO drop spindles are in your plans,... I would just use 73-87 oem disc brake stuff.
If you plan on drop spindles,... spend the money and go with "year specific" spindles (67-70, 71-72, or 73-87) and use ECE.
No need to change ball joints or tie rods.

[skeeterbug]

when i put dropped spindles and four wheel disc on my 71 the original 15" wheels would NOT fit. the wheel rubs the lca's, you will need to upgrade to larger dia. wheels. hope this helps.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by skeeterbug

when i put dropped spindles and four wheel disc on my 71 the original 15" wheels would NOT fit. the wheel rubs the lca's, you will need to upgrade to larger dia. wheels. hope this helps.

Not necessarily.
ECE sells a 2.5" drop spindle,... like most other "direct fit" spindles.
The old Belltech 3" drop spindles cause more problems.
Either way,... trimming the lower control ares is almost a must, for 15" diameter wheels with more than 3.5" of backspacing.

[chopttop]

I have a '70 1 ton dually,cab/chassis w/Franklin motor home on frame, would like to upgrade to disks, I have read much on this and the complete crossmember swap looks like the best way to go , could I use a C20 crossmember ? Thanks in advance

[mrhino]

I used everything for a 73, on my project i'm working on, rotors, calipers, pads, banjo bolts, bearings, seals, spindle nut,washer, cotter pins, even those little brake hose clips. everything got it from my local parts house. except the steel braided brake hoses, and spindles, I used CCP drop spindles. They sell them through ebay and if you wait till the weekend they take another 10% off. (at least they use too). it saved a bunch over one of the so called "kits".
did the same for the rear as well bought everything seprate from advance. even the 4 wheel disc M/C. the proportioning valve came from the internet. If you are running rear drum brakes. do a search for PV2 and if you want 4 wheel disc search PV4 you can find the for about $50 or so. I probably have less in my whole brake system then what one front "kit" cost. However Im not running a E-brake so that save some money there.

[chevydog66]

www.abspowerbrake.com looks affordable.

[HeyRed]

I’m hoping to open this conversation again since it looks like ECE (the highest recommended PB conversion kit on here) has gone out of business permanently.
I’m converting to power disk up front on my 67. I want a complete, no-hassle kit. I don’t want cheap...I want a very strong product. Ive got these two on my radar:

http://https://www.cjponyparts.com/m...-1970/p/DBF61/

And

http://https://www.performanceonline...ck-5-or-6-lug/

Has anyone had experience with either of these products/companies good or bad?
Is there a new kit/company out there that I’m missing that I should check out?

Also, as a side note...anyone ever had an issue with shift linkage when converting to power brakes? I was daydreaming yesterday staring at the firewall and man...it looks like the linkage off the column is right where the booster needs to go.

Thanks!

[MDPotter]

I got mine from POL and have no complaints.

[HeyRed]

Originally Posted by MDPotter

I got mine from POL and have no complaints.

Right on. I haven’t been able to get a hold of anyone at POL either in tech support or sales with a question.

I’m running stock 15” wheels (obviously drum) and want to make sure that the wheels will fit with this kit. If you’re running something similar, did you have to do any “fine tuning”? Grinding on the caliper, etc....?

[MDPotter]

Originally Posted by HeyRed

Right on. I haven’t been able to get a hold of anyone at POL either in tech support or sales with a question.

I’m running stock 15” wheels (obviously drum) and want to make sure that the wheels will fit with this kit. If you’re running something similar, did you have to do any “fine tuning”? Grinding on the caliper, etc....?

I didn't have to do any modifications, but I am running 17" wheels. I know there is a disclaimer about 15" wheel clearance being a potential issue. I'm sure it depends on offset/backspace and the wheel itself.

[cericd]

Originally Posted by HeyRed

Right on. I haven’t been able to get a hold of anyone at POL either in tech support or sales with a question.

I’m running stock 15” wheels (obviously drum) and want to make sure that the wheels will fit with this kit. If you’re running something similar, did you have to do any “fine tuning”? Grinding on the caliper, etc....?

Hey HeyRed, if you are running stock 6-lug 15" drum brake wheels, they will not fit over any brand of disc brakes, even original GM 1971 disc brakes. GM redesigned the factory wheels in 1971 to accommodate disc brakes. Take a look at the pics I've attached. Notice the angular profile of the blue wheel. That's the pre-1971 drum brake wheel. Now notice the rounded profile of the black & white wheel. That's the 1971 and forward steel wheel.

[gmc684x4]

One area of fitment issues on disc brake swap is some drum brake 15 inch wheels have a lip in the back space area that rub the calipers

If there newer aftermarket wheels should be ok

[cericd]

Yep unfortunately, unless you are open to getting different wheels.

[HeyRed]

Originally Posted by cericd

Yep unfortunately, unless you are open to getting different wheels.

I appreciate your help.

[cericd]

Sure, no problem. There’s always options if you’re willing to get different wheels but these pre-71 pickups and their parts weren’t built with disc brakes in mind. That’s why we have to spend extra for more parts to make it happen.

[r.e.c.enthusiasts]

Okay. So I drive occasionally a 69 Chevy C10 to work and family events such as camping.

I want to do a basic conversion on it. Disc brakes. Better braking in winter and puddles. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on
https://westernchassis.com/63-70-Che...-6-Lug-Deluxe/

But wanted to see if anyone has done this basic swap or similar and if you had any issues with it?

I have 17" mb wheels

[CC69Rat]

Originally Posted by r.e.c.enthusiasts

Okay. So I drive occasionally a 69 Chevy C10 to work and family events such as camping.

I want to do a basic conversion on it. Disc brakes. Better braking in winter and puddles. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on
https://westernchassis.com/63-70-Che...-6-Lug-Deluxe/

But wanted to see if anyone has done this basic swap or similar and if you had any issues with it?

I have 17" mb wheels

Take a look at Little Shop Mfg. https://www.littleshopmfg.com/
Talk to Skyler. You will be very impressed with their products, their kits are complete, very well thought out, great instructions and the customer service is incredible.