Rear Disc Brake Kits - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mieser3 · 12-26-2010, 05:39 PM

I'm planning on converting my 71 Chevy's rear drum brakes to discs. What kits have some of you out there used? Are any of the kits better than the others?

**lolife99** · 12-27-2010, 08:40 AM

This is an affordable kit from one of our site vendors.
Designed and built for our trucks.
Member Captainfab makes high quality parts.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398352

**robnolimit** · 12-27-2010, 04:30 PM

We have used some kits from the "big advertisers", and they work well. We haven't yet had a kit that we didn't have to get the die-grinder out to get the holes to fit. Other than that, a good fit. If your state has safety inspections, the E-brake is a big deal.

Mechanic77 · 12-27-2010, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robnolimit

We haven't yet had a kit that we didn't have to get the die-grinder out to get the holes to fit. Other than that, a good fit.

No such thing as a true bolt on

....but that's what keeps it interesting.

Mechanic77 · 12-27-2010, 05:19 PM

If you're looking for the best bang for the buck and don't mind some fab work, you might check out speedwaymotors.com. They have a basic kit for around $260 (w/o ebrake). It comes with brackets that you have to weld on, but if you're not afraid of that, it is about the cheapest way to go I've seen.

12-26-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Rear Disc Brake Kits I'm planning on converting my 71 Chevy's rear drum brakes to discs. What kits have some of you out there used? Are any of the kits better than the others? __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

12-27-2010, 08:40 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Rear Disc Brake Kits This is an affordable kit from one of our site vendors. Designed and built for our trucks. Member Captainfab makes high quality parts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=398352 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-27-2010, 04:30 PM	#3
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Rear Disc Brake Kits We have used some kits from the "big advertisers", and they work well. We haven't yet had a kit that we didn't have to get the die-grinder out to get the holes to fit. Other than that, a good fit. If your state has safety inspections, the E-brake is a big deal.

12-27-2010, 05:19 PM	#5
Mechanic77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Burrton, KS Posts: 215	Re: Rear Disc Brake Kits If you're looking for the best bang for the buck and don't mind some fab work, you might check out speedwaymotors.com. They have a basic kit for around $260 (w/o ebrake). It comes with brackets that you have to weld on, but if you're not afraid of that, it is about the cheapest way to go I've seen. __________________ Pro Touring 1964 C10-Under Construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441627 Project '65 Short Step Daily Driver http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661948



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