power disc brake conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70-350 · 01-30-2006, 12:09 PM

I have a 70 1/2 ton and have a front clip off of a 78 heavy half. What I am wondering is will the disc brakes and power booster work on my 70.

70-350 · 01-30-2006, 12:11 PM

If any one knows please e-mail me at d.cappers@tcu.edu

**dennislbrooks** · 02-03-2006, 09:16 AM

yes on disc brakes if you use the balljoints that fit the 78---you can use the whole 78 saddle under the 70 from the 78 if you have it. The 78 is probably 5 lug. Outer tie rods is an issue if you retain the 70 steering link but it can be overcome. Power booster is not a direct hookup. You will need to use 78 proportioning valve.

01-30-2006, 12:09 PM	#1
70-350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fort worth,Texas Posts: 2	power disc brake conversion I have a 70 1/2 ton and have a front clip off of a 78 heavy half. What I am wondering is will the disc brakes and power booster work on my 70.

01-30-2006, 12:11 PM	#2
70-350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: fort worth,Texas Posts: 2	Re: power disc brake conversion If any one knows please e-mail me at d.cappers@tcu.edu

02-03-2006, 09:16 AM	#3
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: power disc brake conversion yes on disc brakes if you use the balljoints that fit the 78---you can use the whole 78 saddle under the 70 from the 78 if you have it. The 78 is probably 5 lug. Outer tie rods is an issue if you retain the 70 steering link but it can be overcome. Power booster is not a direct hookup. You will need to use 78 proportioning valve.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.