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CB24 · 12-02-2009, 01:49 PM

I have a 69 c10 & want to add power brakes & front disc. Does anyone make a kit for under $1000.00 to accomplish this. The cheapest I've found is around $1100.00. I don't want to skimp on things like brakes but the cheaper I can accomplish this the better! Thanks.

71tahoe · 12-02-2009, 02:30 PM

You could find a 71-87 complete with the heavy duty front discs for less than $500 and buy new tie rod ends, idler arm, pitman arm, upper and lower ball joints, hoses and master cyl and still not be out $1100. The crossmember is practically the same and all the suspension components will interchange.

Part the rest of the truck to offset the cost.

PanelDeland · 12-02-2009, 02:44 PM

Or check with some of the board vendors.You should be able to get a base kit for less than a grand.IIRC the spindles are about $250,the rotors,calipers and such another $259 and the booster and MC about nother $200.It's been a few years since I did mine but it shouldn't be much higher than that.That is unless you're looking for a complete kit with ball joints and all.

CB24 · 12-02-2009, 03:51 PM

Ok, I'll look into 71tahoe's idea first because its the most cost effective. Thanks guys.

brothers69c-10 · 12-03-2009, 01:14 AM

Most definitely buy a parts truck and go from there. You can use the current a-arms and cross member on your truck but will have to order ball joints from a whatever year the spindles came off of. I think if you already have power steering the tie rods are the same as well on your 69. Check out rockauto for all the new parts(ball joints, tie rods, etc) I bought everything excepts rotors to completely rebuild my front end for less than $400 shipped to my door and they were all moog parts to boot.

**GMCPaul** · 12-03-2009, 08:07 AM

We offer a basic kit for $510.00 includes the following
63-70 6Lug Front Disc Brake Conversion Includes Inner&outer wheel bearings, new grease seals, dust caps, 2-Calipers, 2-Brake hoses, Brake Pads, 2-12" 6 Lug Rotors, spindle nuts & choice of Spindles(2 1/2"drop or Standard) and use your stock ball joints and steering parts. 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton only. Will not work with some stock drum brake rims. Optionally you can add disc brake dust shields for additional $45.00 Standard Kit w/o dust shields Suggested Retail $735.00 Weighs 130lbs Manufactured by McGaughy's
Heres a picture of the basic kit and included parts

You can step up to the deluxe kit which is $670.00 63-70 Deluxe 6 Lug Front Disc Brake Conversion. Includes disc/drum brake proportioning valve w/bracket & lines, new disc/drum master cylinder, inner & outer wheel bearings, new grease seals, dust caps, calipers, brake hoses, brake pads, 12" 6 lug rotors, spindle nuts & choice of 2-1/2"drop or Standard Height spindles that use your stock ball joints and steering parts. 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton only. Will not work with some stock drum brake rims. Optionally you can add disc brake dust shields for additional $45.00 Deluxe Kit w/o dust shields Suggested Retail $865.00 Weighs 152lbs Manufactured by McGaughy's and after adding the deluxe kit to cart you can upgrade it to include a 7" dual diaprham high performance brake booster that only requires 14lbs of vaccuum for a additional $220.00 so with everything including booster your looking at $890.00
You'll find them on the following page of our web site.
http://www.gmcpauls.com/Brakes&Steering.htm

GMCPaul Jr.

tcb-1 · 12-03-2009, 08:55 AM

^^ I have the kit that GMCPaul has pictured, and I bought it from them to.

great price, great fit, and great vendor.

capev86 · 12-03-2009, 07:38 PM

those aftermarket kits are really sharp....but i like to use newer generation factory parts to make repairs easier....you can get new pads, rotors, etc at the local store. the factory tech is especially nice with rear disc swaps because the parking brake is a seperate drum unit under the rotor and doesn't have a troublesome and inconvenient mechanism built into the caliper. 2000+ GM trucks have rear disc and there are 6 lug and 8 lug versions so 4x4's, some 2wd's and all 3/4 and 1ton trucks are covered. i want to go this route on the rear of my 72 burb some day, although the stock brakes are really nice with massive rear drums and discs on the front.

12-02-2009, 01:49 PM	#1
CB24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 138	looking for a disc brake kit I have a 69 c10 & want to add power brakes & front disc. Does anyone make a kit for under $1000.00 to accomplish this. The cheapest I've found is around $1100.00. I don't want to skimp on things like brakes but the cheaper I can accomplish this the better! Thanks.

12-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: looking for a disc brake kit You could find a 71-87 complete with the heavy duty front discs for less than $500 and buy new tie rod ends, idler arm, pitman arm, upper and lower ball joints, hoses and master cyl and still not be out $1100. The crossmember is practically the same and all the suspension components will interchange. Part the rest of the truck to offset the cost.

12-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: looking for a disc brake kit Or check with some of the board vendors.You should be able to get a base kit for less than a grand.IIRC the spindles are about $250,the rotors,calipers and such another $259 and the booster and MC about nother $200.It's been a few years since I did mine but it shouldn't be much higher than that.That is unless you're looking for a complete kit with ball joints and all. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
CB24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 138	Re: looking for a disc brake kit Ok, I'll look into 71tahoe's idea first because its the most cost effective. Thanks guys.

12-03-2009, 01:14 AM	#5
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: looking for a disc brake kit Most definitely buy a parts truck and go from there. You can use the current a-arms and cross member on your truck but will have to order ball joints from a whatever year the spindles came off of. I think if you already have power steering the tie rods are the same as well on your 69. Check out rockauto for all the new parts(ball joints, tie rods, etc) I bought everything excepts rotors to completely rebuild my front end for less than $400 shipped to my door and they were all moog parts to boot. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

12-03-2009, 08:07 AM	#6
GMCPaul Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Rockville,In. USA Posts: 3,721	Re: looking for a disc brake kit We offer a basic kit for $510.00 includes the following 63-70 6Lug Front Disc Brake Conversion Includes Inner&outer wheel bearings, new grease seals, dust caps, 2-Calipers, 2-Brake hoses, Brake Pads, 2-12" 6 Lug Rotors, spindle nuts & choice of Spindles(2 1/2"drop or Standard) and use your stock ball joints and steering parts. 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton only. Will not work with some stock drum brake rims. Optionally you can add disc brake dust shields for additional $45.00 Standard Kit w/o dust shields Suggested Retail $735.00 Weighs 130lbs Manufactured by McGaughy's Heres a picture of the basic kit and included parts You can step up to the deluxe kit which is $670.00 63-70 Deluxe 6 Lug Front Disc Brake Conversion. Includes disc/drum brake proportioning valve w/bracket & lines, new disc/drum master cylinder, inner & outer wheel bearings, new grease seals, dust caps, calipers, brake hoses, brake pads, 12" 6 lug rotors, spindle nuts & choice of 2-1/2"drop or Standard Height spindles that use your stock ball joints and steering parts. 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton only. Will not work with some stock drum brake rims. Optionally you can add disc brake dust shields for additional $45.00 Deluxe Kit w/o dust shields Suggested Retail $865.00 Weighs 152lbs Manufactured by McGaughy's and after adding the deluxe kit to cart you can upgrade it to include a 7" dual diaprham high performance brake booster that only requires 14lbs of vaccuum for a additional $220.00 so with everything including booster your looking at $890.00 You'll find them on the following page of our web site. http://www.gmcpauls.com/Brakes&Steering.htm GMCPaul Jr. Last edited by GMCPaul; 12-03-2009 at 08:12 AM.

12-03-2009, 08:55 AM	#7
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: looking for a disc brake kit ^^ I have the kit that GMCPaul has pictured, and I bought it from them to. great price, great fit, and great vendor. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

12-03-2009, 07:38 PM	#8
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: looking for a disc brake kit those aftermarket kits are really sharp....but i like to use newer generation factory parts to make repairs easier....you can get new pads, rotors, etc at the local store. the factory tech is especially nice with rear disc swaps because the parking brake is a seperate drum unit under the rotor and doesn't have a troublesome and inconvenient mechanism built into the caliper. 2000+ GM trucks have rear disc and there are 6 lug and 8 lug versions so 4x4's, some 2wd's and all 3/4 and 1ton trucks are covered. i want to go this route on the rear of my 72 burb some day, although the stock brakes are really nice with massive rear drums and discs on the front.



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