Looking for a complete front disc brake kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigbadchev72 · 04-01-2013, 11:39 PM

My buddy has a 68 SWB 2wd that he is wanting to install disc brakes on the front. He was asking me if I knew of any complete kits. I searched the site,but didnt see anything.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Rusbuilt · 04-01-2013, 11:52 PM

CPP and Early Classic Enterprises both sell front disc kits.

JonCheun · 04-02-2013, 12:43 AM

You can try Tuckers Classic Truck Parts.

Tuckerspart.com
They have all your 1947 to 1987 Chevy and GMC truck needs.

They are having a half off sale until June on a lot of there merchandise including disc brake conversion kits. $400

I was thinking of buying one now b/c of the sale and install it when I get time.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 04-02-2013, 08:43 AM

eBay. That's where most of my components came from. 68 specific 2.5 drop spindles and a 6 lug rotor kit all mcgaughys.
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Longhorn 70 · 04-02-2013, 11:28 AM

Is it C10 or C20? The kit I got was for C20. It bought it from Tuckers but it was really from Performance OnLine.

Zable49 · 04-02-2013, 11:37 AM

You can also go to the junk yard and pull the front end off of a newer (70's - 80's) truck.

GASoline71 · 04-02-2013, 01:20 PM

The options are almost limitless... depending on who you want to buy from.

Check the vendors list here... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2

Gary

TripleNickel · 04-02-2013, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonCheun

You can try Tuckers Classic Truck Parts.

Tuckerspart.com
They have all your 1947 to 1987 Chevy and GMC truck needs.

They are having a half off sale until June on a lot of there merchandise including disc brake conversion kits. $400

I was thinking of buying one now b/c of the sale and install it when I get time.

1) FYI...it's TuckersParts.com, not TuckersPart.com

2) Where did you find 1/2 off and/or $400 disc brake conversion kits on their site?

I just looked and the discount was 6%, not 50%. http://www.tuckersparts.com/home.php?cat=404

Tillik · 04-02-2013, 08:39 PM

Ya I noticed the same thing. I'm assuming there could be major differences in the quality of the conversion kits. Would you be better off spending a little more on a name brand kit?

I got pretty lucky. When I picked up my 67 the guy gave me an entire factory disk brake front end. It's pretty rusty but in very good shape. I'm going to blast it all and inspect all the pieces before I jump ship on an aftermarket kit.

496bb · 04-10-2013, 08:45 PM

Yea I don't think $850 for an 8 lug kit is a half off "deal". Looking at picking up a front crossmember/disc setup from a 73-87 C20 for $200. Probably do new rotors and ball joints and all, but still relatively 'budget' hopefully.

04-01-2013, 11:39 PM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Looking for a complete front disc brake kit My buddy has a 68 SWB 2wd that he is wanting to install disc brakes on the front. He was asking me if I knew of any complete kits. I searched the site,but didnt see anything. Can someone point me in the right direction? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

04-01-2013, 11:52 PM	#2
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Looking for a complete front disc brake kit CPP and Early Classic Enterprises both sell front disc kits. __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

04-02-2013, 12:43 AM	#3
JonCheun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas,NV Posts: 59	Re: Looking for a complete front disc brake kit You can try Tuckers Classic Truck Parts. Tuckerspart.com They have all your 1947 to 1987 Chevy and GMC truck needs. They are having a half off sale until June on a lot of there merchandise including disc brake conversion kits. $400 I was thinking of buying one now b/c of the sale and install it when I get time.

04-02-2013, 08:43 AM	#4
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Looking for a complete front disc brake kit eBay. That's where most of my components came from. 68 specific 2.5 drop spindles and a 6 lug rotor kit all mcgaughys. Posted via Mobile Device

04-02-2013, 11:28 AM	#5
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Looking for a complete front disc brake kit Is it C10 or C20? The kit I got was for C20. It bought it from Tuckers but it was really from Performance OnLine. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

04-02-2013, 11:37 AM	#6
Zable49 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lacey, Wa Posts: 181	Re: Looking for a complete front disc brake kit You can also go to the junk yard and pull the front end off of a newer (70's - 80's) truck. __________________ 1970 C20 Camper Special SBC350 / TH350 '84 C20 Front Disc Brakes/Control Arms

04-02-2013, 08:39 PM	#9
Tillik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 186	Re: Looking for a complete front disc brake kit Ya I noticed the same thing. I'm assuming there could be major differences in the quality of the conversion kits. Would you be better off spending a little more on a name brand kit? I got pretty lucky. When I picked up my 67 the guy gave me an entire factory disk brake front end. It's pretty rusty but in very good shape. I'm going to blast it all and inspect all the pieces before I jump ship on an aftermarket kit. __________________ James B. 1967 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X2 (Black & Beautiful) 1971 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X4 (White & Rough)

04-10-2013, 08:45 PM	#10
496bb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 283	Re: Looking for a complete front disc brake kit Yea I don't think $850 for an 8 lug kit is a half off "deal". Looking at picking up a front crossmember/disc setup from a 73-87 C20 for $200. Probably do new rotors and ball joints and all, but still relatively 'budget' hopefully. __________________ 87 3/4 Burb 454 49 Chev Fleetline Deluxe



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