Six Lug Disc Brake ????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70C10Step · 11-14-2007, 08:46 PM

I have a six lug drum brake configuration on the front of my 70 Stepside. I plan to stay with the six lug pattern. I would like to switch the front from drum to disc and keep six lug pattern. I have new wheels and tires that are also six lugs so now you understand my motivation. What is the best affordable path to accomplish this task. I do not need any fancy big brakes. I want to be able to walk into the parts store and buy parts off the shelf.

67_C-30 · 11-14-2007, 08:53 PM

You can swap the spindles over to 71-72 disc brake setup, and order 6 lug rotors from Classic Heartbeat and few other companies. I don't know of any off the shelf AutoZone or Advance 6 lug rotors though.

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67-7...suspension.htm

67_C-30 · 11-14-2007, 08:54 PM

BTW, I'm going to be doing to my '69 after Christmas.

Sir Fisher · 11-14-2007, 09:16 PM

i am doing the samething and i found that it's cheaper if you can find a 71 - 72 front axle with disk brakes already and installing that on your truck. just make sure your new axle ratio matches with your old one.

67_C-30 · 11-14-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Fisher

i am doing the samething and i found that it's cheaper if you can find a 71 - 72 front axle with disk brakes already and installing that on your truck. just make sure your new axle ratio matches with your old one.

I think he's talking about a 2wd.

Sir Fisher · 11-14-2007, 09:52 PM

ohhhhh... sorry... i'm going crazy...

with all this planning and wanting to do this and that to my truck... i'll try to think before i speak next time.

CG · 11-14-2007, 09:24 PM

Better hurry.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266518

70C10Step · 11-14-2007, 10:39 PM

Yes that is a nice custom camper...

11-14-2007, 08:46 PM	#1
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Six Lug Disc Brake ????? I have a six lug drum brake configuration on the front of my 70 Stepside. I plan to stay with the six lug pattern. I would like to switch the front from drum to disc and keep six lug pattern. I have new wheels and tires that are also six lugs so now you understand my motivation. What is the best affordable path to accomplish this task. I do not need any fancy big brakes. I want to be able to walk into the parts store and buy parts off the shelf. __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

11-14-2007, 08:53 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Six Lug Disc Brake ????? You can swap the spindles over to 71-72 disc brake setup, and order 6 lug rotors from Classic Heartbeat and few other companies. I don't know of any off the shelf AutoZone or Advance 6 lug rotors though. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67-7...suspension.htm __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 11-14-2007 at 08:55 PM.

11-14-2007, 08:54 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Six Lug Disc Brake ????? BTW, I'm going to be doing to my '69 after Christmas. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-14-2007, 09:16 PM	#4
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: Six Lug Disc Brake ????? i am doing the samething and i found that it's cheaper if you can find a 71 - 72 front axle with disk brakes already and installing that on your truck. just make sure your new axle ratio matches with your old one. __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

11-14-2007, 09:52 PM	#6
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: Six Lug Disc Brake ????? ohhhhh... sorry... i'm going crazy... with all this planning and wanting to do this and that to my truck... i'll try to think before i speak next time. __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

11-14-2007, 09:24 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,850	Re: Six Lug Disc Brake ????? Better hurry..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266518

11-14-2007, 10:39 PM	#8
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Six Lug Disc Brake ????? Yes that is a nice custom camper... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!



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