DIY4X disc brake brackets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

snj8198 · 09-21-2009, 09:14 AM

hi guys. its time to up grade my brake system so i figure a good start would be a rear disk conversion on my FF14bolt. I have been looking at various brakets on the market and seem to keep coming back to DIY4x products. anybody care to post opinions on who and what or throw me some suggestions. also on the table will be the need for a new brake booster and mc. I am currently searching the site for this info and i assume i will need to start a new post for that. i would like a small diameter one ton booster so i can pull the driver's side valve cover without having to remove the booster from the firewall. suggestions??

thanks for your time. -steve

ghettoluxury · 09-21-2009, 02:53 PM

The brackets from Ruff Stuff Specialties are the only ones I will buy they are only $60 shiped to your door and they are bent so there is no need for spacers to make them line up correctly.

Storm Chaser · 09-21-2009, 03:09 PM

I haven't bought those brackets (yet) but I have bought other stuff from DIY, and all I can say is their stuff is top quality and their customer service is excellent. I usually look to them first.

snj8198 · 09-21-2009, 03:46 PM

i gather the bent tabs are for the calipers to line up correctly with the rotors? other wise the bracket needs to be shimmed?? this must be why i see some brackets with the additional round ring included or shims machined onto the bracket around every mounting hole i guess.

i've heard a lot of good things about DIY4X's products which lead me to consider them.

have you guys found any pros or cons to running either the bent brackets versus brackets using spacers?

royo · 09-21-2009, 05:22 PM

Heres kerts# at 712-479-2251# call him if you need to know about his brake stuff

snj8198 · 09-21-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

Heres kerts# at 712-479-2251# call him if you need to know about his brake stuff

thank you sir

84 400 · 09-21-2009, 06:14 PM

yeah he has great customer servace and top quality beef stuff. Never bought the brake brackets but i would buy from DIY any time

66Z71 · 10-06-2009, 08:57 PM

I have a set of the DIY4X brackets here for my project, along with some of their spring mounts. Top quality stuff. I have made brackets like those to put disk brakes on my Corvair, they cost more to make and werent any better looking.

msgross · 10-12-2009, 03:09 PM

check the parts board for a nice MC/Booster setup... pickmup has some great deals...

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=363832

snj8198 · 10-12-2009, 05:37 PM

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I have a set of the DIY4X brackets here for my project, along with some of their spring mounts. Top quality stuff. I have made brackets like those to put disk brakes on my Corvair, they cost more to make and werent any better looking.

I've heard a lot of great talk about DIY's products and will probably go this route very soon. I would like to purchase their FGB52 kit also but am unsure if i want the truck sitn that high. I clear my 35's fine but don't stop them very well.

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check the parts board for a nice MC/Booster setup... pickmup has some great deals...

that's a great looking set up msgross! I'm unsure if i want to do a small diameter booster system like his 9" or dive into a hydroboost system. just another project im on the fence with. I should start a new thread and call it Steve's on the fence.

Then next year after weighing the pro's and con's i could maybe start my project. Or not, im unsure.

msgross · 10-12-2009, 06:18 PM

or you could be like some of us and buy both setups, then decide on a third later!

09-21-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	DIY4X disc brake brackets hi guys. its time to up grade my brake system so i figure a good start would be a rear disk conversion on my FF14bolt. I have been looking at various brakets on the market and seem to keep coming back to DIY4x products. anybody care to post opinions on who and what or throw me some suggestions. also on the table will be the need for a new brake booster and mc. I am currently searching the site for this info and i assume i will need to start a new post for that. i would like a small diameter one ton booster so i can pull the driver's side valve cover without having to remove the booster from the firewall. suggestions?? thanks for your time. -steve __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

09-21-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets The brackets from Ruff Stuff Specialties are the only ones I will buy they are only $60 shiped to your door and they are bent so there is no need for spacers to make them line up correctly. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

09-21-2009, 03:09 PM	#3
Storm Chaser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In the Indiana Corn Posts: 449	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets I haven't bought those brackets (yet) but I have bought other stuff from DIY, and all I can say is their stuff is top quality and their customer service is excellent. I usually look to them first. __________________ 1988 R2500 Crew Cab Immediate plans- get it running! Future plans- Rear disc swap & Hydroboost Dually conversion with shackle flip-n-switch 4x4 conversion with 52" springs Maybe some new body panels Who needs a car when they make crew cab trucks?

09-21-2009, 03:46 PM	#4
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets i gather the bent tabs are for the calipers to line up correctly with the rotors? other wise the bracket needs to be shimmed?? this must be why i see some brackets with the additional round ring included or shims machined onto the bracket around every mounting hole i guess. i've heard a lot of good things about DIY4X's products which lead me to consider them. have you guys found any pros or cons to running either the bent brackets versus brackets using spacers? __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

09-21-2009, 05:22 PM	#5
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets Heres kerts# at 712-479-2251# call him if you need to know about his brake stuff __________________ nickle and dime

09-21-2009, 06:14 PM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets yeah he has great customer servace and top quality beef stuff. Never bought the brake brackets but i would buy from DIY any time __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-06-2009, 08:57 PM	#8
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets I have a set of the DIY4X brackets here for my project, along with some of their spring mounts. Top quality stuff. I have made brackets like those to put disk brakes on my Corvair, they cost more to make and werent any better looking.

10-12-2009, 03:09 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets check the parts board for a nice MC/Booster setup... pickmup has some great deals... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=363832 __________________ 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"

10-12-2009, 06:18 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: DIY4X disc brake brackets or you could be like some of us and buy both setups, then decide on a third later! __________________ 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"



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