Disk brake conversion

[custom10nut]

I’m wanting to do a Disc Brake conversion on my 70 C-10, but would like to maintain my stock spindles and Six Lug pattern.
Does CCP still offer a kit that will fit my Factory Spindles?
If I have to, I’ll go to the new spindles, but then I’ll need to replace my tie Rod ends.

[RustyPile]

Have you contacted CCP with your questions?? They would best know the answers.

[lolife99]

Edited my post:
There is a kit for stock spindles.
See the next post.
I always use drop spindles, so I always change them out.


You will need to switch to a disc brake spindle.

Most all spindle companies sell a stock height or drop spindle.
Make sure you get the 63-70 conversion spindles and you can use your stock1970 tie rods and ball joints.
Use CPP aftermarket rotors and you will be good.
To me,… this is the EASIEST way to accomplish what you want.

[72c20customcamper]

Here you go . Not CCP but I’ve heard nothing bad about this kit
Edit : If memory serves me I believe 70s Monty Carlo backing plates work with little modifications
https://ssbc-usa.com/products/new-di...rotors-a126-71

[loudchevy]

I ordered the CCP kit for my 70 C10 disc swap. I installed the spindles, rotors, calipers months ago and just started plumbing the lines this week. As long as you have to do the spindle swap, you might as well do new tie rods and new ball joints while you have it torn apart IMO (unless you just recently replaced them).

The one issue I ran into last night was the front rubber brake lines for the discs have a 3/8-24 female connection. The new inline tube stainless steel brake line kit I bought has 7/16-24 male fittings for the front lines. I'm not sure what the stock size is on the 70 with drums up front since those are long gone and trashed in my case, just something to verify when ordering/installing. You may need some adapter fittings.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Here you go . Not CCP but I’ve heard nothing bad about this kit

https://ssbc-usa.com/products/new-di...rotors-a126-71

I stand corrected.
I didn’t know this kit existed.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I stand corrected.
I didn’t know this kit existed.

I leaning towards this kit for the 68 since the front end has been completely rebuilt with 3 inch drop springs and I’m happy with it .

[Rust_never_sleeps]

I DO know CPP have kits that don't require '73-type rod ends,
Leeds makes the type with adapters for drum spindles(which they call "spindle mount" kits), but maybe only for passenger cars

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...ckup/year/1970