Disc brakes on 3/4 ton flatbed, or stick with Drums? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BirdDoggin · 03-06-2012, 10:19 AM

I have a 74 k20 with a flatbed and have been thinking about disc brakes.
My flatbed probably weighs 900-1000lbs by itself and im wondering if the disc brakes will hold up stopping on a regular basis? Especially if its loaded.
Also, if I was to go disc in the rear, would I have to changed my master or get a bigger booster?
Any feedback would be great!

**lolife99** · 03-07-2012, 11:32 PM

Rear disc brakes would require a different proportioning valve mad for 4-wheel disc brakes.

03-06-2012, 10:19 AM	#1
BirdDoggin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Turkey, N.C. Posts: 21	Disc brakes on 3/4 ton flatbed, or stick with Drums? I have a 74 k20 with a flatbed and have been thinking about disc brakes. My flatbed probably weighs 900-1000lbs by itself and im wondering if the disc brakes will hold up stopping on a regular basis? Especially if its loaded. Also, if I was to go disc in the rear, would I have to changed my master or get a bigger booster? Any feedback would be great!

03-07-2012, 11:32 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Disc brakes on 3/4 ton flatbed, or stick with Drums? Rear disc brakes would require a different proportioning valve mad for 4-wheel disc brakes. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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