Upgrade to DIscs (6 Lug not 5 Lug) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wxman1 · 05-11-2005, 09:17 PM

Well I'm wanting to replace the Drums up front with discs, but I'd like to
go with the 6 lug and not the 5 lug. (trying to keep the wheels all the same, front and
back) I really don't have the $859 bucks that ECE wants for their Std Height
6 lug brake kit. Are there any other options for a 6 lug disc setup?

Jim
Mt Juliet

68w/sbc406 · 05-11-2005, 09:20 PM

you could do junk yard parts. thats what i am doing. i have everything and all i bought from ECE was brake lines and rotors. but if you are diving in i would change out all ball joints and tierods.

longhorn71 · 05-11-2005, 09:27 PM

there was no factory 6 lug discs.you would have to have the rotor re-drilled to the 6 lug pattern or re-drill the rear axles to the 5 lug pattern

68w/sbc406 · 05-11-2005, 09:31 PM

you can buy 6 lug rotors from ECE for like 80 each

**Palf70Step** · 05-11-2005, 09:33 PM

I don't know what he paid, or the company he used, but PM EdB. He converted his 70 to 6 lug discs with a kit from someone and he seems really happy with it.

FirstGen · 05-11-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn71

there was no factory 6 lug discs.you would have to have the rotor re-drilled to the 6 lug pattern or re-drill the rear axles to the 5 lug pattern

Actually - there was a factory/ 6 lug disc. Mine are from a 1990 3/4 2X4 light duty. Got the rotors from AutoZone for 59 each new. Check the FAQ section for how to do this swap...

GreyHoundSteve · 05-12-2005, 09:20 AM

When i bought my truck the po had put a 5 lug front disc set up on the front but had the original 6 lug drum rear. I didnt care for the 5 lug rims as much as the 6 so i just bought new rotors from CPP. I got them cross drilled too and they werent too expensive.

67-Cowboy · 05-12-2005, 10:56 AM

My 2 cents: I think First Gen has the right Idea, I have been researching all this info for the last two weeks and have read so many different combos they are all running together now. I'm looking in the *8 LUG catagory so I didn't write down all the 5/6 stuff, but I did read where the 88-98 6 Lug with 1" width rotors were used to keep the same pattern as the back. I also remember something about the outside tie-rod becomes the same as the inside so you might check the numbers on that I don't have any books on 88-98 here in front of me, but it does sound like a workable deal.

shifty · 05-12-2005, 11:02 AM

I agree with FirstGen. Go to the FAQ forum and look up that thread. It's where I got all my ideas. It's the perfect start to get the info you want.

FirstGen · 05-12-2005, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67-Cowboy

My 2 cents: I think First Gen has the right Idea, I have been researching all this info for the last two weeks and have read so many different combos they are all running together now. I'm looking in the *8 LUG catagory so I didn't write down all the 5/6 stuff, but I did read where the 88-98 6 Lug with 1" width rotors were used to keep the same pattern as the back. I also remember something about the outside tie-rod becomes the same as the inside so you might check the numbers on that I don't have any books on 88-98 here in front of me, but it does sound like a workable deal.

Actually the pieces I am using on the front are 1.25" thick 11" rotors. I will be using the 6 lug 1" thick floating rotors for my rear disc conversion when I get to that...

lilred67 · 05-12-2005, 02:36 PM

i used all the brake assembly's off of a '72 1/2ton to put on my '67 ,and bought the 6 lug rotors from ece.they even came with the bearing races in them.worked out good.

**Hart_Rod** · 05-12-2005, 04:27 PM

PM sent.

68w/sbc406 · 05-12-2005, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilred67

they even came with the bearing races in them.

but when you buy new bearings they come with races. i dont think i would put new bearings in tracks that didnt come with them. JMO

FirstGen · 05-12-2005, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

but when you buy new bearings they come with races. i dont think i would put new bearings in tracks that didnt come with them. JMO

that's usually true except for some wheel bearings - I mean some wheel bearings you have to buy the race seperate if you need it...

68w/sbc406 · 05-12-2005, 09:22 PM

hmmm never seen that. the ones i bought came with em. good to know. i will be pressing those tracks out of my rotors to put the other ones in though.

kelsfine69 · 05-13-2005, 12:12 AM

looked in the FAQ for the GM 6 bolt rotors swap from drums but could not find it. I am really interested in this. any info would be great

68w/sbc406 · 05-13-2005, 12:16 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=35042

wxman1 · 05-13-2005, 10:49 AM

So let me get this straight.

I can get the hardware from a 71-72 1/2 ton (spindles,caliphers,etc)
and then get the 1-1/4 rotors from ECE and I can use my current
A arms from my 69 C10 1/2 ton P/U?

Jim
Mt Juliet

72BlckButy · 05-13-2005, 01:57 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=155291

right now there is a set for sale in the 67-72 parts board

71HUGGER396 · 05-13-2005, 03:05 PM

If you use the 71-72 spindles, you will have to change the lower ball joints. And you will have to change tie rod end also. Check out GMCPAUL's, he has a kit for $240, that would be your 6 lug rotors, calipers, bearings, dust caps, brake hoses. Call him, he has all the answers. I bought the kit for $460 that included drop spindles and everything else I mentioned. That way all parts are stock to my 1970. Very nicy, complete kit.

05-11-2005, 09:17 PM	#1
wxman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: mt juliet, tennessee, usa Posts: 237	Upgrade to DIscs (6 Lug not 5 Lug) Well I'm wanting to replace the Drums up front with discs, but I'd like to go with the 6 lug and not the 5 lug. (trying to keep the wheels all the same, front and back) I really don't have the $859 bucks that ECE wants for their Std Height 6 lug brake kit. Are there any other options for a 6 lug disc setup? Jim Mt Juliet

05-11-2005, 09:20 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	you could do junk yard parts. thats what i am doing. i have everything and all i bought from ECE was brake lines and rotors. but if you are diving in i would change out all ball joints and tierods. __________________ 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

05-11-2005, 09:31 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	you can buy 6 lug rotors from ECE for like 80 each __________________ 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

05-11-2005, 09:33 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	I don't know what he paid, or the company he used, but PM EdB. He converted his 70 to 6 lug discs with a kit from someone and he seems really happy with it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-12-2005, 11:02 AM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	I agree with FirstGen. Go to the FAQ forum and look up that thread. It's where I got all my ideas. It's the perfect start to get the info you want. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

05-11-2005, 09:27 PM	#3
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	there was no factory 6 lug discs.you would have to have the rotor re-drilled to the 6 lug pattern or re-drill the rear axles to the 5 lug pattern

05-12-2005, 09:20 AM	#7
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	When i bought my truck the po had put a 5 lug front disc set up on the front but had the original 6 lug drum rear. I didnt care for the 5 lug rims as much as the 6 so i just bought new rotors from CPP. I got them cross drilled too and they werent too expensive.

05-12-2005, 10:56 AM	#8
67-Cowboy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Salem, Oregon U. S. of A. Posts: 69	My 2 cents: I think First Gen has the right Idea, I have been researching all this info for the last two weeks and have read so many different combos they are all running together now. I'm looking in the *8 LUG catagory so I didn't write down all the 5/6 stuff, but I did read where the 88-98 6 Lug with 1" width rotors were used to keep the same pattern as the back. I also remember something about the outside tie-rod becomes the same as the inside so you might check the numbers on that I don't have any books on 88-98 here in front of me, but it does sound like a workable deal.

05-12-2005, 02:36 PM	#11
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	i used all the brake assembly's off of a '72 1/2ton to put on my '67 ,and bought the 6 lug rotors from ece.they even came with the bearing races in them.worked out good.

05-12-2005, 04:27 PM	#12
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05-12-2005, 09:22 PM	#15
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	hmmm never seen that. the ones i bought came with em. good to know. i will be pressing those tracks out of my rotors to put the other ones in though. __________________ 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

05-13-2005, 12:12 AM	#16
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	looked in the FAQ for the GM 6 bolt rotors swap from drums but could not find it. I am really interested in this. any info would be great

05-13-2005, 12:16 AM	#17
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=35042 __________________ 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

05-13-2005, 10:49 AM	#18
wxman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: mt juliet, tennessee, usa Posts: 237	So let me get this straight. I can get the hardware from a 71-72 1/2 ton (spindles,caliphers,etc) and then get the 1-1/4 rotors from ECE and I can use my current A arms from my 69 C10 1/2 ton P/U? Jim Mt Juliet

05-13-2005, 01:57 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=155291 right now there is a set for sale in the 67-72 parts board __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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05-13-2005, 03:05 PM	#20
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	If you use the 71-72 spindles, you will have to change the lower ball joints. And you will have to change tie rod end also. Check out GMCPAUL's, he has a kit for $240, that would be your 6 lug rotors, calipers, bearings, dust caps, brake hoses. Call him, he has all the answers. I bought the kit for $460 that included drop spindles and everything else I mentioned. That way all parts are stock to my 1970. Very nicy, complete kit.

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