Rear disk brake conversion ?'s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mickey_D · 11-01-2007, 02:35 PM

I'm going to be getting another truck for its body to extend the life of my old rust bucket.

Now, this truck still has the front brakes on it, so I was wondering is there a kit to allow the bolting on of the calipers and rotors to the rear axle?

Or is ther ea whole bunch of crap that needs done that makes it not really worth it, especially no a truck as old as mine that's primarily a daily driver?

I was just considering it since I'll have the majority of the major parts there already.

**Captkaos** · 11-01-2007, 11:38 PM

If you are talking about putting the front discs on the rear, not possible.

Read this:
http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_...n/reardisc.htm

Mickey_D · 11-02-2007, 09:11 AM

Hrm, after reading that write-up, I think I'm just going to get a really good set of shoes for the back and pads for the front and call it good. The truck never will be worth spending almost $900 on the brakes.

Thanks for the info, Captkaos. I appreciate it.

streetstar · 11-02-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey_D

Hrm, after reading that write-up, I think I'm just going to get a really good set of shoes for the back and pads for the front and call it good. .

Thats common sense talkin now. Many of us never really over-tax the rear drums anyway, -- but i know discs look cool peeking out from behind your 18's.

Re-build it with quality parts and drive it like GM intended you to

Mickey_D · 11-02-2007, 09:56 PM

Yeah, I was figuring that if the front calipers could be used and I had an extra set of them I could go the conversion on the cheap. Especially since I might be hauling a 22' double axle travel trailer to Montana soon.

But if it's going to cost that much and be that much of a pain, it's really not worth it for one trip, huh?

Especially on a work truck that, under the best of views, will NEVER be considered even close to "pretty".

collin86 · 11-03-2007, 11:06 AM

check out blackbirdscustomtrucks.com

he can do a full disc brake conversion kit for cheap, really cheap, its good stuff too. anywhere from $300-600

Mickey_D · 11-04-2007, 08:50 PM

Heh, have you seen my truck?

Definitely not worth spending a whole lot of money on brakes on......

And it's gotten worse since that picture was taken. I've lost about another 5 pounds of sheet metal off the bed.

dknoth05 · 03-31-2008, 03:39 AM

wow... sure looks like you bed could use some help...and i would agree. not worth putting a whole lot of money into brakes

11-01-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Rear disk brake conversion ?'s I'm going to be getting another truck for its body to extend the life of my old rust bucket. Now, this truck still has the front brakes on it, so I was wondering is there a kit to allow the bolting on of the calipers and rotors to the rear axle? Or is ther ea whole bunch of crap that needs done that makes it not really worth it, especially no a truck as old as mine that's primarily a daily driver? I was just considering it since I'll have the majority of the major parts there already. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

11-01-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Rear disk brake conversion ?'s If you are talking about putting the front discs on the rear, not possible. Read this: http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_...n/reardisc.htm __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-02-2007, 09:11 AM	#3
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Rear disk brake conversion ?'s Hrm, after reading that write-up, I think I'm just going to get a really good set of shoes for the back and pads for the front and call it good. The truck never will be worth spending almost $900 on the brakes. Thanks for the info, Captkaos. I appreciate it. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

11-02-2007, 09:56 PM	#5
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Rear disk brake conversion ?'s Yeah, I was figuring that if the front calipers could be used and I had an extra set of them I could go the conversion on the cheap. Especially since I might be hauling a 22' double axle travel trailer to Montana soon. But if it's going to cost that much and be that much of a pain, it's really not worth it for one trip, huh? Especially on a work truck that, under the best of views, will NEVER be considered even close to "pretty". __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

11-03-2007, 11:06 AM	#6
collin86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spokane, WA Posts: 136	Re: Rear disk brake conversion ?'s check out blackbirdscustomtrucks.com he can do a full disc brake conversion kit for cheap, really cheap, its good stuff too. anywhere from $300-600

11-04-2007, 08:50 PM	#7
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Rear disk brake conversion ?'s Heh, have you seen my truck? Definitely not worth spending a whole lot of money on brakes on...... And it's gotten worse since that picture was taken. I've lost about another 5 pounds of sheet metal off the bed. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL Last edited by Mickey_D; 11-04-2007 at 08:51 PM.

03-31-2008, 03:39 AM	#8
dknoth05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 13	Re: Rear disk brake conversion ?'s wow... sure looks like you bed could use some help...and i would agree. not worth putting a whole lot of money into brakes



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