66 C10 6 Lug Float Disk brake conversion from 90s K1500 pick up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

60_Apache · 10-31-2014, 01:54 PM

Hello
I'm planing to do a 6 Lug Front disk brake conversion on a 1966 C10.

Is it possible to retain the 1966 C10 Hub rotor and wheel bearing.
Then replace the drum with a 6 Lug Float Disk brake from 90s K1500 as shown.
Bolt circle are the same 6 x 5.5"

Hub Reg on the 1990s K1500 Disk brake is slightly small than The Hub Reg on the 1966 C10. Which can be machined to the correct size.

Has any body done this similar conversion recently?

1966 C10 Pick up Drum with bolt circle 6 x 5.5"

1994 K1500 Pick up

**PGSigns** · 10-31-2014, 02:42 PM

Have not seen that setup tried yet. The 88 and up swap has not been worked out and those who have tried have not had a good time. The 73 to 87 swap is well documented and works well. I have it on both my trucks. The rotors through Summit are not that expensive and it is a proven setup.
Jimmy

shortbed70 · 10-31-2014, 04:52 PM

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**PGSigns** · 11-01-2014, 05:08 PM

Even if you bore the rotor you still need to design a caliper bracket to bolt to the stock spindle and work with the caliper you choose. Wilwood has done this for the camaro drum spindles.
Jimmy

buds56 · 11-03-2014, 01:08 PM

I've used this company before with good luck,
Its not a floater but will get you 6 lugs on your spindles

https://scarebird.com/index.php?rout...product_id=150

10-31-2014, 01:54 PM	#1
60_Apache Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: CA Posts: 58	66 C10 6 Lug Float Disk brake conversion from 90s K1500 pick up Hello I'm planing to do a 6 Lug Front disk brake conversion on a 1966 C10. Is it possible to retain the 1966 C10 Hub rotor and wheel bearing. Then replace the drum with a 6 Lug Float Disk brake from 90s K1500 as shown. Bolt circle are the same 6 x 5.5" Hub Reg on the 1990s K1500 Disk brake is slightly small than The Hub Reg on the 1966 C10. Which can be machined to the correct size. Has any body done this similar conversion recently? 1966 C10 Pick up Drum with bolt circle 6 x 5.5" 1994 K1500 Pick up

10-31-2014, 02:42 PM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 66 C10 6 Lug Float Disk brake conversion from 90s K1500 pick up Have not seen that setup tried yet. The 88 and up swap has not been worked out and those who have tried have not had a good time. The 73 to 87 swap is well documented and works well. I have it on both my trucks. The rotors through Summit are not that expensive and it is a proven setup. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-31-2014, 04:52 PM	#3
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: 66 C10 6 Lug Float Disk brake conversion from 90s K1500 pick up Subscribed... __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

11-01-2014, 05:08 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 66 C10 6 Lug Float Disk brake conversion from 90s K1500 pick up Even if you bore the rotor you still need to design a caliper bracket to bolt to the stock spindle and work with the caliper you choose. Wilwood has done this for the camaro drum spindles. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-03-2014, 01:08 PM	#5
buds56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: virginia Posts: 100	Re: 66 C10 6 Lug Float Disk brake conversion from 90s K1500 pick up I've used this company before with good luck, Its not a floater but will get you 6 lugs on your spindles https://scarebird.com/index.php?rout...product_id=150



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