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Old 04-13-2011, 10:47 PM   #1
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1970 brake upgrade question

Hey guys, i've got a 70 swb stepside. Im looking to upgrade the front brakes to disc. I've read several previous post on here. But i wanted a straight answer on this topic.
1- What is needed to put disk brakes on the front?
2- will a 71 knuckle/spindle fit in the upper and lower control arms?
3- i have a power brake booster, do i need to run new steel lines?

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Old 04-13-2011, 11:12 PM   #2
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Re: 1970 brake upgrade question

i was going to buy most of the stuff from a/m store like oreillys instead of pulling the old stuff.
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Old 04-14-2011, 09:41 AM   #3
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Re: 1970 brake upgrade question

have you read thru this thread??....Lots of great info to answer you questions in #1
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444815

#2 yes the spindle will fit, but you'll need to change the ball joints and tie rods and center link

#3 does your truck already have power brakes or are you adding....if adding, you'll probably have to re-plumb some of the lines
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Old 04-15-2011, 08:42 PM   #4
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Re: 1970 brake upgrade question

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have you read thru this thread??....Lots of great info to answer you questions in #1
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444815

#2 yes the spindle will fit, but you'll need to change the ball joints and tie rods and center link

#3 does your truck already have power brakes or are you adding....if adding, you'll probably have to re-plumb some of the lines
thanks, i re read the post on the faq.
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