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Old 04-18-2018, 01:29 PM   #1
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1968 GMC 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc conversion ?'s

Hi there, i have a 68 gmc 2wd with 6 lug drum brakes and would like to go to disc up front but would like to stay 6 lug since i have my wheels already.. Only way i would go to 5 lug is if i could get an adapter/spacer to run my wheels.. Anyways what are my options to convert to disc and what all do i need? Any experience with certain kits? Thanks!

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Old 04-18-2018, 01:37 PM   #2
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Re: 1968 GMC 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc conversion ?'s

Im doing this as we speak.

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Part Application NAPA Wagner Raybestos
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Rotor 1995-98 ¾ ton 2WD front 4886579 BD125592 56579R
Caliper, LH 1990-02 Astro Van AWD SE4850 TQM25002 RC4418
Caliper, LH 1990-02 Astro Van AWD SE4851 TQM25003 RC4417
Brake Hose (12”) 1979-90 Caprice front 36846 F106887 BH36846
Banjo Bolt 1982-83 Pontiac Firebird front 82703 DORMAN Part # 13940
Inner Bearing 1964-70 GM ½ ton truck BR5 BCA A5 SKF CBR5
Outer Bearing 1971-76 Riviera BR3 BCA A3 SKF CBR3
Wheel Seal 1995-98 ¾ ton 2WD front NOS19784 National #4739
Dust Cap 1971-76 Riviera BK7302438 Dorman 13977


And get a 71/72 master disc brake.
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Old 04-18-2018, 03:24 PM   #3
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Re: 1968 GMC 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc conversion ?'s

Looking at doing something similar. Check out this link to my question - Thread Link

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Old 04-18-2018, 06:14 PM   #4
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Re: 1968 GMC 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc conversion ?'s

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Hello! I'm not trying to hijack this thread
This should be a new post man. Please do a new one and just put as link to the new one n place of this one.
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Old 04-18-2018, 06:22 PM   #5
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Re: 1968 GMC 6 lug drum to 6 lug disc conversion ?'s

I just completed this exact transformation on my '69 C-10.
I used the front parts from a '79 Chevy suburban. Ball joints (upper and lower), spindles, calipers, all linkage parts (tie rods, idler arms, drag link, etc.)
I bought new 6 lug rotors from a place I found online (name escapes me).
One long Saturday with NEW replacement parts and all the used '79 hard parts and I was done.
I did convert the front brake lines from 1/4 to 3/16 so I could use the new flex lines I purchased to use with the '79 calipers.

Never been so happy with the transformation and relatively cheap compared to buying a kit. (not saying kits aren't good). Money was an issue at the time so I needed to be practical and still do a quality upgrade.
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