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flamingbig10 · 07-18-2010, 11:17 PM

I plan on swapping the rear drums to disc on my truck and found this kit it seams like a good price it comes rotors, loaded rear calipers, Brackets,
Hardware, Flex hoses and E-brake cables
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RSD-ZDCRD01/

gchemist · 07-18-2010, 11:59 PM

The problem with every kit is that they are incomplete. I have yet to find one that mentions or includes a proportion valve. You will need a proportion valve to make disc brakes work properly.

flamingbig10 · 07-19-2010, 12:05 AM

thanks Gerardo I was already informed on proportion valve

D13 · 07-19-2010, 06:16 AM

You did check the application right? For Chevy trucks they only show a kit for the 9" ford axle. Don't recall if you've already made that change.

ERBSIX · 07-21-2010, 09:22 AM

Truckin' Magazine just did a great article on a C10 Brake Conversion to disc.

twoodson · 07-21-2010, 10:11 AM

I like the Blackbirds kit; I believe Travis (TVBlazer) used it and I believe a few others on the board has used them and they like. I have spoken with Randy the owner and he seems pretty good to deal with. www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com

**Captainfab** · 07-22-2010, 01:23 AM

I offer rear disc brake conversion brackets, and you just purchase the parts necessary to complete the installation at your local auto parts supplier. The conversion that I have that is closest to the one posted here is my D52's with the Astro rotor. The Astro rotor measures 11.61" diameter and is 1.250" thick. That's the same size as the HD rotors on these trucks. There are some nice options with the D52 calipers also. Here is a link to my for sale thread.......Check out the total cost post (#32) I made as well.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=398352

flamingbig10 · 07-22-2010, 09:24 AM

thanks capt, I believe I'll be getting a kit from you since replacement parts will be a snap to get

ERBSIX · 07-22-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

thanks capt, I believe I'll be getting a kit from you since replacement parts will be a snap to get

I definitely think CaptainFab is the right way to go.

I'm sold on his kit. When I convert my 78 Silverado 1/2 ton I am going with his.

S10Fan · 07-22-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

thanks capt, I believe I'll be getting a kit from you since replacement parts will be a snap to get

Being able to walk up to the counter at most any parts store and ask for parts by make and model, priceless.

68GMCCustom · 07-22-2010, 09:30 PM

that kit from Summit is for a Ford 9"...and probably why its priced as it is.

flamingbig10 · 07-22-2010, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

that kit from Summit is for a Ford 9"...and probably why its priced as it is.

I noticed that when I saw D13 post

07-18-2010, 11:17 PM	#1
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	right stuff rear disc brakes I plan on swapping the rear drums to disc on my truck and found this kit it seams like a good price it comes rotors, loaded rear calipers, Brackets, Hardware, Flex hoses and E-brake cables http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RSD-ZDCRD01/ __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-18-2010, 11:59 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes The problem with every kit is that they are incomplete. I have yet to find one that mentions or includes a proportion valve. You will need a proportion valve to make disc brakes work properly. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-19-2010, 06:16 AM	#4
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes You did check the application right? For Chevy trucks they only show a kit for the 9" ford axle. Don't recall if you've already made that change. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

07-21-2010, 09:22 AM	#5
ERBSIX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes Truckin' Magazine just did a great article on a C10 Brake Conversion to disc. __________________ 78 Silverado 1/2 Ton LWB (restore) 78 Silverado 3/4 Ton LWB (parts truck & practice - eventually a work horse) My Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4082128 Ellis Benus - Web Design Columbia Mo & Google Fan Boy!

07-21-2010, 10:11 AM	#6
twoodson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster, TX Posts: 291	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes I like the Blackbirds kit; I believe Travis (TVBlazer) used it and I believe a few others on the board has used them and they like. I have spoken with Randy the owner and he seems pretty good to deal with. www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com

07-19-2010, 12:05 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes thanks Gerardo I was already informed on proportion valve __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-22-2010, 01:23 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes I offer rear disc brake conversion brackets, and you just purchase the parts necessary to complete the installation at your local auto parts supplier. The conversion that I have that is closest to the one posted here is my D52's with the Astro rotor. The Astro rotor measures 11.61" diameter and is 1.250" thick. That's the same size as the HD rotors on these trucks. There are some nice options with the D52 calipers also. Here is a link to my for sale thread.......Check out the total cost post (#32) I made as well. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=398352 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-22-2010, 09:24 AM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes thanks capt, I believe I'll be getting a kit from you since replacement parts will be a snap to get __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-22-2010, 09:30 PM	#11
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: right stuff rear disc brakes that kit from Summit is for a Ford 9"...and probably why its priced as it is. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

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