Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeff1vol · 03-16-2007, 02:42 PM

can ya'll tell me any special tools I'll need or any "helpful" hints before I start this project? For some reason it NEVER ends up being as straight forward as the vendor suggest.

Thanks for any of your help! BTW, what are your opinions on CPP vs. ECE? Any major difference in the kits besides the price?

PanelDeland · 03-16-2007, 06:52 PM

What exactly are you doing straight disc conv,or with a drop,or what? It helps to have some details.

72 CustomCamper · 03-16-2007, 11:59 PM

Hey Jeff, if you need a hand give me a call...

Chuck

shadaway · 03-17-2007, 01:14 AM

I'm planning to do the very same Mod. Searching the site for info on it now and coming up empty. Maybe I'm not asking the right questions.

Mine would be a straight swap. No lowering, just Drum to Disc.

Woudl love to do front and back but I figure I'd need a completely different rear end an axel for that and frankly, have no clue what fits what and where to start.

71Chev · 03-17-2007, 04:18 AM

For the most painless drum to disc conversion, that includes everything you need, and works with all the stock 67-70 ball joints and tierod ends, you can't beat Mcgaughy's kits.
p/n 133163 for 6 lug, or p/n 273995 if you want 5 lug. Either kit you get choice of stock height or drop spindles
http://www.gmcpauls.com/Brakes&Steering.htm

msgross · 03-17-2007, 07:13 AM

are you talking about adding a brake booster as well?

Tx Firefighter · 03-17-2007, 09:38 AM

I did an ECE kit on my Suburban.

The only thing I had to supply was a can of brake fluid and a can of wheel bearing grease. Every single thing was included in the kit. Everything...

shadaway · 03-19-2007, 02:22 AM

Ok, I am digging this path. By the kit and get everything I need. If I go this route, can I do away with the big round booster deal or does this M/C Just sit in front of it?

Thanks for the direction...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Chev

For the most painless drum to disc conversion, that includes everything you need, and works with all the stock 67-70 ball joints and tierod ends, you can't beat Mcgaughy's kits.
p/n 133163 for 6 lug, or p/n 273995 if you want 5 lug. Either kit you get choice of stock height or drop spindles
http://www.gmcpauls.com/Brakes&Steering.htm

shifty · 03-19-2007, 12:19 PM

There is a problem with McGaughy's kits. I have heard several people complain that their spindles will rub on the inside of your wheels in some cases - I've seen this enough times at the forum and in chat that it's worth mentioning. I have never heard of this happening with ECE's kit, nor CPP's.

It's up to you - I personally don't like the idea of spending $1k on a kit, then having to take a bench grinder to it when it gets here. It should fit, right out of the box.

shadaway · 03-19-2007, 04:32 PM

Good point.

VDOG · 04-01-2007, 04:59 PM

Hey Shadaway:
I just did a drum to disc on my 69, I bought the parts from Kragen Auto parts.
Disc rotors, calipers, brake hoses, upper and lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends and disc bearings for 391.00. The trick is to go online to Kragen.com find the parts you need online, print out the page, and take it to the store and Kragen will give you the online price. I've been buying from them like that for 2 years now.

shifty · 04-01-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Hey Shadaway:
I just did a drum to disc on my 69, I bought the parts from Kragen Auto parts.
Disc rotors, calipers, brake hoses, upper and lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends and disc bearings for 391.00. The trick is to go online to Kragen.com find the parts you need online, print out the page, and take it to the store and Kragen will give you the online price. I've been buying from them like that for 2 years now.

Can you provide the part numbers you used, pls? I hope you still have the receipt?

03-16-2007, 02:42 PM	#1
jeff1vol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 71	Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. can ya'll tell me any special tools I'll need or any "helpful" hints before I start this project? For some reason it NEVER ends up being as straight forward as the vendor suggest. Thanks for any of your help! BTW, what are your opinions on CPP vs. ECE? Any major difference in the kits besides the price?

03-16-2007, 06:52 PM	#2
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03-16-2007, 11:59 PM	#3
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03-17-2007, 01:14 AM	#4
shadaway Full Blown Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 20	Re: Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. I'm planning to do the very same Mod. Searching the site for info on it now and coming up empty. Maybe I'm not asking the right questions. Mine would be a straight swap. No lowering, just Drum to Disc. Woudl love to do front and back but I figure I'd need a completely different rear end an axel for that and frankly, have no clue what fits what and where to start.

03-17-2007, 04:18 AM	#5
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Re: Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. For the most painless drum to disc conversion, that includes everything you need, and works with all the stock 67-70 ball joints and tierod ends, you can't beat Mcgaughy's kits. p/n 133163 for 6 lug, or p/n 273995 if you want 5 lug. Either kit you get choice of stock height or drop spindles http://www.gmcpauls.com/Brakes&Steering.htm __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

03-17-2007, 07:13 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. are you talking about adding a brake booster as well? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-17-2007, 09:38 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. I did an ECE kit on my Suburban. The only thing I had to supply was a can of brake fluid and a can of wheel bearing grease. Every single thing was included in the kit. Everything... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-19-2007, 12:19 PM	#9
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. There is a problem with McGaughy's kits. I have heard several people complain that their spindles will rub on the inside of your wheels in some cases - I've seen this enough times at the forum and in chat that it's worth mentioning. I have never heard of this happening with ECE's kit, nor CPP's. It's up to you - I personally don't like the idea of spending $1k on a kit, then having to take a bench grinder to it when it gets here. It should fit, right out of the box. __________________ 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.

03-19-2007, 04:32 PM	#10
shadaway Full Blown Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 20	Re: Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. Good point.

04-01-2007, 04:59 PM	#11
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Ok... I've decided to do the brake conv. Hey Shadaway: I just did a drum to disc on my 69, I bought the parts from Kragen Auto parts. Disc rotors, calipers, brake hoses, upper and lower ball joints, outer tie rod ends and disc bearings for 391.00. The trick is to go online to Kragen.com find the parts you need online, print out the page, and take it to the store and Kragen will give you the online price. I've been buying from them like that for 2 years now.



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