Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MN Rooky · 03-25-2009, 11:58 PM

Just found out that my drums are shot on my Eaton rear end. The drums will run me about $220 each plus shipping. I've been told that I could change them over to disc brakes for less. I have a salvage yard pretty close so I can hunt down parts.

What's your thoughts on the disc brake conversions?

Is it a better way to go or not?

Burt4x4 · 03-26-2009, 09:46 AM

I do but I have a 14bolt rearend.
You need a diskbrake conversion mounting bracket to mount the calipers too...not sure if anyone makes one for Eaton rear..google it

Mudder · 03-26-2009, 12:07 PM

I have disks on my 14 bolt but I don't have Ebrake. It's a good cheap way of going to disk using all the stuff from a dana 44. There is a way of doing the ebrake using a line locks but I have never done it.

**Stocker** · 03-26-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

..google it

I Googled eaton disc brake conversion and got this... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316102

and this:https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...7D-Eaton).html

Burt4x4 · 03-26-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

I Googled eaton disc brake conversion and got this... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316102

and this:https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...7D-Eaton).html

heheheh ya not to many people modifying that old axle, cheeper to just swap in a 14FF and be done

MN Rooky · 03-26-2009, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the information. I was just looking into swapping the axles. Is the only certain years that will be a direct swap without moving anything?

msgross · 03-27-2009, 09:10 AM

find the cheapest (best shape with correct gears) axle and weld your own perches on if they aren't correct.

there are some board vendors selling rear disc kits and
www.diy4x4.com has tons of cheap brackets for you...

*FormerMember* · 03-27-2009, 09:18 AM

I have disks on all my rigs.

a 1ton 14B is a bolt into our trucks, they use the same pad spacing. They're also likely to have 4.10 gears and some had detroits.

the CUCV axles are a 1 ton variant that will bolt in as well.

Then you're onto to the disk brakes.

BTW, a line locker on your existing brake system is not a street legal emergency brake. It needs to be separate from your normal braking system.

I run driveline e-brakes.

woodwright · 03-28-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

I run driveline e-brakes.

Do you have any pics of that? Most reear disk setups that i've seen were alot more money with a paking brake built in.

mothertrucker424 · 03-28-2009, 06:38 AM

i am currently swaping my eaton with rear disc brakes from ruff stuff specialties will be making a build page soon i got alot of pics if you need any

*FormerMember* · 03-28-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by woodwright

Do you have any pics of that? Most reear disk setups that i've seen were alot more money with a paking brake built in.

http://highangledriveline.com/e_brake.html

Mudder · 03-28-2009, 08:15 AM

man that is a sweet set up. May just have to look into that. Missouri doesn't check for Ebrakes so I have been without since I went with the rear diskes.

*FormerMember* · 03-28-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

man that is a sweet set up. May just have to look into that. Missouri doesn't check for Ebrakes so I have been without since I went with the rear diskes.

That's an advantage.

NH does check, so I have that on my Jeeps, (14B rear with disks) (x2 Jeeps).

I went with Caddy calipers on the C/K conversion from Blackbirds.

MN Rooky · 03-28-2009, 11:20 PM

I went with the 14 BFF. I found one for $100 on craigslist. It looks to be in good shape. I'll post pics tomorrow.

*FormerMember* · 03-29-2009, 08:23 AM

Here's the set up on one of my Jeeps:

earl87gta · 03-31-2009, 01:13 PM

I love my eaton way to much to get rid of it and its the same price to convert a 14blt as an eaton so no reason to change it out. I think I have less then 100 in the disk convertion.

**ybnaford** · 03-31-2009, 06:12 PM

I bought my brake conversion kit from this gentleman for my Eaton H072. Below is his info but you might want to call him first. After payment got my parts the following Friday for $315.00 included shipping from TN.
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Paypal to gubniatcomcastdotnet and include the year and type of axle you need the kit for. You can also call me if you want 423-737-0265
Shawn Miller.

Good Luck with your build.

**ybnaford** · 03-31-2009, 06:26 PM

This is my Eaton H072 with the Disc Brakes.
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mothertrucker424 · 04-03-2009, 06:38 AM

are calipers supose to be to front or rear of axle?

**N2TRUX** · 04-06-2009, 07:51 AM

As previously mentioned check with our forum vendors. Here is an April special just posted for Blackbirds- LINK

drink2mny · 04-06-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

As previously mentioned check with our forum vendors. Here is an April special just posted for Blackbirds- LINK

Yup.. A month long deal... Free shipping to the lower 48 states..

BIG HEAD · 04-06-2009, 03:09 PM

If you get two front rotors and calipers for a mid 80's 3/4 ton 4x4 from the local parts house you can make your own mounting bracket with a torch, drill, & grinder. Get your calipers loaded. that means they come with pads, clips, bolts, ect. Or you can find the mounting brackets new on ebay.

**ybnaford** · 04-07-2009, 05:29 PM

Replying to the question in the Front or the Rear? If for everyday driving as viewed on just about every vehicle, the calipers are in front. If you are doing alot of offroading, with hardly any road time then in the rear would be preferable. That way as to not damage the calipers on any rocks or objects. Hope this helps. Mine are in the front since this will be a more road vehicle with maybe a little mud and crud now and then.

mothertrucker424 · 04-09-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ybnaford

Replying to the question in the Front or the Rear? Hope this helps. Mine are in the front since this will be a more road vehicle with maybe a little mud and crud now and then.

yep thanks

03-25-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? Just found out that my drums are shot on my Eaton rear end. The drums will run me about $220 each plus shipping. I've been told that I could change them over to disc brakes for less. I have a salvage yard pretty close so I can hunt down parts. What's your thoughts on the disc brake conversions? Is it a better way to go or not? __________________ MN ROOKY 1971 Chevy 3/4 4X4, 4" lift, 33's 2001 Chevy 3/4 4X4 HD, 33's (Wife's Truck)

03-26-2009, 09:46 AM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? I do but I have a 14bolt rearend. You need a diskbrake conversion mounting bracket to mount the calipers too...not sure if anyone makes one for Eaton rear..google it __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

03-26-2009, 12:07 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? I have disks on my 14 bolt but I don't have Ebrake. It's a good cheap way of going to disk using all the stuff from a dana 44. There is a way of doing the ebrake using a line locks but I have never done it. Attached Images Last edited by Mudder; 03-26-2009 at 12:09 PM.

03-26-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? Thanks for the information. I was just looking into swapping the axles. Is the only certain years that will be a direct swap without moving anything? __________________ MN ROOKY 1971 Chevy 3/4 4X4, 4" lift, 33's 2001 Chevy 3/4 4X4 HD, 33's (Wife's Truck)

03-27-2009, 09:10 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? find the cheapest (best shape with correct gears) axle and weld your own perches on if they aren't correct. there are some board vendors selling rear disc kits and www.diy4x4.com has tons of cheap brackets for you... __________________ 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"

03-27-2009, 09:18 AM	#8
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? I have disks on all my rigs. a 1ton 14B is a bolt into our trucks, they use the same pad spacing. They're also likely to have 4.10 gears and some had detroits. the CUCV axles are a 1 ton variant that will bolt in as well. Then you're onto to the disk brakes. BTW, a line locker on your existing brake system is not a street legal emergency brake. It needs to be separate from your normal braking system. I run driveline e-brakes. Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 02:55 PM.

03-28-2009, 06:38 AM	#10
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? i am currently swaping my eaton with rear disc brakes from ruff stuff specialties will be making a build page soon i got alot of pics if you need any __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's

03-28-2009, 08:15 AM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? man that is a sweet set up. May just have to look into that. Missouri doesn't check for Ebrakes so I have been without since I went with the rear diskes.

03-28-2009, 11:20 PM	#14
MN Rooky 1971 4X4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Winona, MN Posts: 112	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? I went with the 14 BFF. I found one for $100 on craigslist. It looks to be in good shape. I'll post pics tomorrow. __________________ MN ROOKY 1971 Chevy 3/4 4X4, 4" lift, 33's 2001 Chevy 3/4 4X4 HD, 33's (Wife's Truck)

03-29-2009, 08:23 AM	#15
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Driveline ebrake Here's the set up on one of my Jeeps: Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 02:56 PM.

03-31-2009, 01:13 PM	#16
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? I love my eaton way to much to get rid of it and its the same price to convert a 14blt as an eaton so no reason to change it out. I think I have less then 100 in the disk convertion. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 03-31-2009 at 01:14 PM.

03-31-2009, 06:12 PM	#17
ybnaford Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabeth, Colorado Posts: 38	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? I bought my brake conversion kit from this gentleman for my Eaton H072. Below is his info but you might want to call him first. After payment got my parts the following Friday for $315.00 included shipping from TN. Paypal to gubniatcomcastdotnet and include the year and type of axle you need the kit for. You can also call me if you want 423-737-0265 Shawn Miller. Good Luck with your build.

03-31-2009, 06:26 PM	#18
ybnaford Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabeth, Colorado Posts: 38	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? This is my Eaton H072 with the Disc Brakes.

04-03-2009, 06:38 AM	#19
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? are calipers supose to be to front or rear of axle? __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's

04-06-2009, 07:51 AM	#20
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04-06-2009, 03:09 PM	#22
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? If you get two front rotors and calipers for a mid 80's 3/4 ton 4x4 from the local parts house you can make your own mounting bracket with a torch, drill, & grinder. Get your calipers loaded. that means they come with pads, clips, bolts, ect. Or you can find the mounting brackets new on ebay. __________________ MY POND TRUCK BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=297393

04-07-2009, 05:29 PM	#23
ybnaford Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabeth, Colorado Posts: 38	Re: Who's Running Rear Disc Brakes??? Replying to the question in the Front or the Rear? If for everyday driving as viewed on just about every vehicle, the calipers are in front. If you are doing alot of offroading, with hardly any road time then in the rear would be preferable. That way as to not damage the calipers on any rocks or objects. Hope this helps. Mine are in the front since this will be a more road vehicle with maybe a little mud and crud now and then.

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