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PHOENIX · 04-18-2003, 04:36 PM

I have thought about going to disc in the back and would do it if I had the money. But thats always the problem

I would like to see pictures of your trucks who have done it.

Also how does the parking/emergency brake work with disc in the back?

Thought it was slow today, figured I'd try to get something going

85 GMC · 04-18-2003, 07:39 PM

don't have any pics , but i read somewere you can go to the boneyard and find an old 78-79 caddillac savil(sp) and remove there rear disc brack setup with the axles and bolt everything up.with no mods to your stuff.

Grim Reaper · 04-21-2003, 03:04 PM

Here is a write up I did for www.ColoradoK5.com
http://coloradok5.com/atrondiskbrakes.shtml

Ol' Grey · 04-21-2003, 04:31 PM

You can get a conversion kit for your 2WD @ SSBC. I think A126-1 is the 2WD kit.

The Performance Center has a better price on them.

Blue Beard · 04-21-2003, 05:37 PM

Phoenix..........Try GMC Pauls, he's just added such an item to his inventory

Grim Reaper.............that's a good article

CustomChevy · 04-21-2003, 06:55 PM

try these sites for more info as well.

www.mpbrakes.com

www.classicperform.com

Also, Wilwood makes a great kit, they use an internal drum inside the hub.

www.wilwood.com

These places also offer kits:

www.speedwaymotors.com

www.zigsstreetrods.com

Good luck!

04-18-2003, 04:36 PM	#1
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Rear Disc Brake Conv. & ?'s I have thought about going to disc in the back and would do it if I had the money. But thats always the problem I would like to see pictures of your trucks who have done it. Also how does the parking/emergency brake work with disc in the back? Thought it was slow today, figured I'd try to get something going __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-21-2003, 03:04 PM	#3
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Here is a write up I did for www.ColoradoK5.com http://coloradok5.com/atrondiskbrakes.shtml __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

04-21-2003, 04:31 PM	#4
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	You can get a conversion kit for your 2WD @ SSBC. I think A126-1 is the 2WD kit. The Performance Center has a better price on them. __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

04-21-2003, 05:37 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Phoenix..........Try GMC Pauls, he's just added such an item to his inventory Grim Reaper.............that's a good article __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

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04-18-2003, 07:39 PM	#2
85 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 121	don't have any pics , but i read somewere you can go to the boneyard and find an old 78-79 caddillac savil(sp) and remove there rear disc brack setup with the axles and bolt everything up.with no mods to your stuff.

04-21-2003, 06:55 PM	#6
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	try these sites for more info as well. www.mpbrakes.com www.classicperform.com Also, Wilwood makes a great kit, they use an internal drum inside the hub. www.wilwood.com These places also offer kits: www.speedwaymotors.com www.zigsstreetrods.com Good luck!



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