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RonRdRcr · 11-27-2004, 07:16 PM

I'm looking at changing my 69 from manual drums to power front discs. I've looked around at a few companies. Who is the best company to go with that would be under $1000. I want something good quality, but I can't spend too much or my wife will have my @ss. Thanks guys

Sweet72 · 11-27-2004, 07:37 PM

About right on your budget. Friend used MP brakes power front disc kit on his 71 elcamino and likes them.

http://www.mpbrakes.com/mpgmtrucks.htm

RonRdRcr · 11-27-2004, 08:04 PM

Thanks I'll check it out

Fred T · 11-27-2004, 08:06 PM

Don't about the price, but Early Classic and Classic Performance Products both make good parts. Also, this is a good time to lower the front with 2.5" drop spindles since you have to replace them anyhow.

RonRdRcr · 11-27-2004, 09:01 PM

It's already got springs all the way around it, and I'd like to put the spindles in front, but how low can I go in the rear without putting in a c-notch?

68w/sbc406 · 11-27-2004, 10:01 PM

you could get donor stuff off of a front disc truck and new tie rods and ball joint and be under 1000. i have about 550 into all of my stuff.

4x4Poet · 11-28-2004, 08:57 AM

The wrecking yard route can be both frugal & road worthy as long as you install new hoses and use the calipers as core exhange for new. If using wrecking yard hubs, thorughly clean and check the bearings/races. New is prolly best there too. The rotor can just be turned, if within min thickness specs after turning. Check prices on everything, new or used, before you start. Not to disparage anyone here, but some guys claim they did a cheap wrecking yard job but did not replace all the rubber parts, turn the rotors, install new pads, etc. to ensure they had safe brakes. Depending on your local/web parts souces, a wrecking yard job can get near as costly as kits with brand new parts.

For bling bling, Stainless Steel Brakes has some great kits. Comparable to MP Brakes. IIRC, one can reduce the kit price by sourcing calipers and rotors locally. Of course, if you want the best brakes, both companies have awesome upgrades over factory discs. But that puts the discussion out of your stated budget.

Sweet72 · 11-28-2004, 10:38 AM

Not trying to throw a wrench-in-the-works but, I've often thought that if you go with aftermarket brake systems and the manufacturer folds you'll wish you hadn't when parts replacement time rolls around. For this reason alone, I would probably look for an original '72 power disc five lug set-up.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-28-2004, 11:01 AM

I thing I would choose my route like this. I f you plan on getting new wheels and changeing rear axle shafts then I would go for the cheap 5-lug swap(junkyard) IF you already have nice matching wheels and don't want to do a bunch of work I would get the 6-lug brake kit from one of the board vendors..

11-27-2004, 07:16 PM	#1
RonRdRcr Are we there yet? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 205	Brake help I'm looking at changing my 69 from manual drums to power front discs. I've looked around at a few companies. Who is the best company to go with that would be under $1000. I want something good quality, but I can't spend too much or my wife will have my @ss. Thanks guys

11-27-2004, 07:37 PM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	About right on your budget. Friend used MP brakes power front disc kit on his 71 elcamino and likes them. http://www.mpbrakes.com/mpgmtrucks.htm __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-27-2004, 08:06 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Don't about the price, but Early Classic and Classic Performance Products both make good parts. Also, this is a good time to lower the front with 2.5" drop spindles since you have to replace them anyhow. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

11-27-2004, 10:01 PM	#6
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	you could get donor stuff off of a front disc truck and new tie rods and ball joint and be under 1000. i have about 550 into all of my stuff. __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

11-28-2004, 08:57 AM	#7
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	The wrecking yard route can be both frugal & road worthy as long as you install new hoses and use the calipers as core exhange for new. If using wrecking yard hubs, thorughly clean and check the bearings/races. New is prolly best there too. The rotor can just be turned, if within min thickness specs after turning. Check prices on everything, new or used, before you start. Not to disparage anyone here, but some guys claim they did a cheap wrecking yard job but did not replace all the rubber parts, turn the rotors, install new pads, etc. to ensure they had safe brakes. Depending on your local/web parts souces, a wrecking yard job can get near as costly as kits with brand new parts. For bling bling, Stainless Steel Brakes has some great kits. Comparable to MP Brakes. IIRC, one can reduce the kit price by sourcing calipers and rotors locally. Of course, if you want the best brakes, both companies have awesome upgrades over factory discs. But that puts the discussion out of your stated budget. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 11-28-2004 at 08:59 AM.

11-27-2004, 08:04 PM	#3
RonRdRcr Are we there yet? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 205	Thanks I'll check it out

11-27-2004, 09:01 PM	#5
RonRdRcr Are we there yet? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 205	It's already got springs all the way around it, and I'd like to put the spindles in front, but how low can I go in the rear without putting in a c-notch?

11-28-2004, 10:38 AM	#8
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Not trying to throw a wrench-in-the-works but, I've often thought that if you go with aftermarket brake systems and the manufacturer folds you'll wish you hadn't when parts replacement time rolls around. For this reason alone, I would probably look for an original '72 power disc five lug set-up. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-28-2004, 11:01 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I thing I would choose my route like this. I f you plan on getting new wheels and changeing rear axle shafts then I would go for the cheap 5-lug swap(junkyard) IF you already have nice matching wheels and don't want to do a bunch of work I would get the 6-lug brake kit from one of the board vendors.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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