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88fordf150 · 08-19-2010, 08:17 PM

My front disk brake kit was delivered from CPP the otherday and I just got it installed. With shipping it was just over $400.

88fordf150 · 08-19-2010, 08:19 PM

Few More pics.

71 super · 08-19-2010, 08:41 PM

It looks like those are original spindles for the 6 lug, are they? Is a 6 lug rotor an option for this? How were the supplied hoses? By this I mean did you change hard lines to 71-72 or use an adapter to add the lines? Does the kit come with a new master cylinder and prop valve and adapters for them to fit existing hardware. Your front suspension looks good.

profe56 · 08-19-2010, 08:55 PM

I did not see the dust shield

88fordf150 · 08-19-2010, 08:56 PM

This kit mounts to your original 6 lug spindles (Converts it to a disk 5 lug). The kit come's with the caliper hoses, you can get it with a new master cylinder and prop valve but I did have the cash flow right now to do it. I think I will have to change to a 71-72 hard line kit when I get that far, still have a ways to go..

88fordf150 · 08-19-2010, 09:00 PM

profe56 the kit didn't come with a dust shield, I guess your not suppose to use one?

71 super · 08-19-2010, 09:01 PM

Thank you!

red71cheyenne · 08-19-2010, 10:05 PM

Looks great! Love the home powder coating too. Do you have an old oven you bake it in?

68GMCCustom · 08-19-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 88fordf150

profe56 the kit didn't come with a dust shield, I guess your not suppose to use one?

they don't come with the kits....they sell them separately...

oldblue1968chevy · 08-19-2010, 11:16 PM

wow never really saw any of these...are you able to get the rotor from parts house or just CCP? Looks good man discs are the best!

Mike Bradbury · 08-20-2010, 12:24 AM

I did my disc conversion from Early Classics, I called and asked them if I could powder coat the calipers as is or if I had to disassemble the whole thing? They said that a complete disassembly was necessary, this was also confirmed by the powder coat shop I frequent. He said they are a pain in the butt be cause there is a tremendous amount of work involved. I will be curious to see how yours do because it looks like you coated them with all the seals intact. Have you had luck with this in the past?

88fordf150 · 08-20-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Looks great! Love the home powder coating too. Do you have an old oven you bake it in?

Thanks, I have a oven that I built that I use.

88fordf150 · 08-20-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

wow never really saw any of these...are you able to get the rotor from parts house or just CCP? Looks good man discs are the best!

You can buy just the braket kit but you would have to round up all misc. The rotors are 70-81 Chevelle and the calipers are 69-72 Camaro.

88fordf150 · 08-20-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

I did my disc conversion from Early Classics, I called and asked them if I could powder coat the calipers as is or if I had to disassemble the whole thing? They said that a complete disassembly was necessary, this was also confirmed by the powder coat shop I frequent. He said they are a pain in the butt be cause there is a tremendous amount of work involved. I will be curious to see how yours do because it looks like you coated them with all the seals intact. Have you had luck with this in the past?

No, you have to remove the seals! I bought two seal kits form the parts store($9.00 ea.). They aren't that bad to power coat. Disassembly is a piece of cake! You need a seal installation tool to put the outer seal in but they go back together without any problems. You have to totally clean and sand blast them before power coat, but don't powder coat the piston area! I have high temp tape and silicone plugs I use ( in the picture there covered with powder so it looks like everything was powder coated).

Mike Bradbury · 08-20-2010, 11:14 AM

that makes more sence. I chose not to do it because it was looking like a pain in the neck. yours look great. I wish I would have rethunk it.

08-19-2010, 08:17 PM	#1
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! My front disk brake kit was delivered from CPP the otherday and I just got it installed. With shipping it was just over $400. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

08-19-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! Few More pics. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

08-19-2010, 08:41 PM	#3
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! It looks like those are original spindles for the 6 lug, are they? Is a 6 lug rotor an option for this? How were the supplied hoses? By this I mean did you change hard lines to 71-72 or use an adapter to add the lines? Does the kit come with a new master cylinder and prop valve and adapters for them to fit existing hardware. Your front suspension looks good. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

08-19-2010, 08:55 PM	#4
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! I did not see the dust shield

08-19-2010, 08:56 PM	#5
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! This kit mounts to your original 6 lug spindles (Converts it to a disk 5 lug). The kit come's with the caliper hoses, you can get it with a new master cylinder and prop valve but I did have the cash flow right now to do it. I think I will have to change to a 71-72 hard line kit when I get that far, still have a ways to go.. __________________ Brad handshoe

08-19-2010, 09:00 PM	#6
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! profe56 the kit didn't come with a dust shield, I guess your not suppose to use one? __________________ Brad handshoe

08-19-2010, 09:01 PM	#7
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! Thank you! __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

08-19-2010, 10:05 PM	#8
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! Looks great! Love the home powder coating too. Do you have an old oven you bake it in? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-19-2010, 11:16 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! wow never really saw any of these...are you able to get the rotor from parts house or just CCP? Looks good man discs are the best! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-20-2010, 12:24 AM	#11
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Conversion Today! I did my disc conversion from Early Classics, I called and asked them if I could powder coat the calipers as is or if I had to disassemble the whole thing? They said that a complete disassembly was necessary, this was also confirmed by the powder coat shop I frequent. He said they are a pain in the butt be cause there is a tremendous amount of work involved. I will be curious to see how yours do because it looks like you coated them with all the seals intact. Have you had luck with this in the past? __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

08-20-2010, 11:14 AM	#15
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: 69 Front Disk Brake Convertion Today! that makes more sence. I chose not to do it because it was looking like a pain in the neck. yours look great. I wish I would have rethunk it. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583



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