Rear Disk Brakes Installed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

copywritten · 01-25-2010, 10:35 PM

I finally got a chance to get the impala disk break conversion done today. Thanks to Captinfab for a great product! Note to self, dont powdercoat brake parts ever again!

nuke1 · 01-25-2010, 10:40 PM

very nice

vasquezmrysvll · 01-26-2010, 03:20 PM

any completed pics?

copywritten · 01-30-2010, 11:26 PM

here are the completed picks, sorry for the delay

crakarjax · 01-30-2010, 11:56 PM

Can I have some deets on this conversion please!??!?

Total cost?
Link to how-to thread?
Parts req's?

When I opened this I thought "great another $1000 rear brake set..."

72BlckButy · 01-30-2010, 11:56 PM

Nice, lookin' good!

copywritten · 01-31-2010, 12:07 AM

I already had a 10 bolt rearend that had 5 lug axles in it. The conversion is very straight forward once you get into it. As far as total cost, you can do it for as litte as $200-250 to over $400 depending on what parts you buy. The brackets I bought from a board member captionfab. He sends you a parts list of everything else you need to complete the job (assuming you already have 5 lug axles)

chevydog66 · 01-31-2010, 09:07 PM

Looks SWeet!!! Can I ask about what you had powdercoated?

**Hart_Rod** · 01-31-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crakarjax

Can I have some deets on this conversion please!??!?

Total cost?
Link to how-to thread?
Parts req's?

When I opened this I thought "great another $1000 rear brake set..."

You can easily spend over $700 if you go with all new parts, .... calipers, drilled rotors, ceramic pads, e-brake cables, rubber brake lines, etc .... I've got a complete set (minus 1 caliper) that I may sell, I changed my mind and went with a larger rotor/caliper.

copywritten · 01-31-2010, 10:09 PM

I had the backing plates, calipers and rotors origionally powder coated "black chrome." The guy who did it royally messed it up. Not only was the color not black chrome but there was so much trash throughout the powdercoat. I took the parts to another local guy and he re powdered in gloss black. I had to grind or dremmel everywhere things buttoned up because the powder was so thick at this point.

01-25-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Rear Disk Brakes Installed I finally got a chance to get the impala disk break conversion done today. Thanks to Captinfab for a great product! Note to self, dont powdercoat brake parts ever again! Attached Images Last edited by copywritten; 01-30-2010 at 11:27 PM.

01-25-2010, 10:40 PM	#2
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed very nice __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-26-2010, 03:20 PM	#3
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed any completed pics? __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

01-30-2010, 11:26 PM	#4
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed here are the completed picks, sorry for the delay Attached Images

01-30-2010, 11:56 PM	#5
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed Can I have some deets on this conversion please!??!? Total cost? Link to how-to thread? Parts req's? When I opened this I thought "great another $1000 rear brake set..." __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

01-30-2010, 11:56 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed Nice, lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-31-2010, 12:07 AM	#7
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed I already had a 10 bolt rearend that had 5 lug axles in it. The conversion is very straight forward once you get into it. As far as total cost, you can do it for as litte as $200-250 to over $400 depending on what parts you buy. The brackets I bought from a board member captionfab. He sends you a parts list of everything else you need to complete the job (assuming you already have 5 lug axles)

01-31-2010, 09:07 PM	#8
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed Looks SWeet!!! Can I ask about what you had powdercoated? Attached Images __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by chevydog66; 01-31-2010 at 09:09 PM. Reason: add pic

01-31-2010, 10:09 PM	#10
copywritten CopyWritten Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 173	Re: Rear Disk Brakes Installed I had the backing plates, calipers and rotors origionally powder coated "black chrome." The guy who did it royally messed it up. Not only was the color not black chrome but there was so much trash throughout the powdercoat. I took the parts to another local guy and he re powdered in gloss black. I had to grind or dremmel everywhere things buttoned up because the powder was so thick at this point.



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