Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70k10swbcst · 12-27-2019, 02:13 PM

I need to buy the best and most complete kit to upgrade my 1970 CST, C20 3/4 ton pickup that has 8-lug drum brakes. I've just looked at BROTHERS 8-lug "DELUXE" disc brake conversion kit and POL's C20 Truck Disc Brake Conversion, 8-Lug Deluxe. Between these two and any other recommendations you may have, what is the best for safety, reliability, and durability (cost is not an option)? Thanks.

**Getter-Done** · 12-27-2019, 02:29 PM

This link is a (Sticky) found in the Suspension forum.
Hope it helps.
Link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

Original Link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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**lolife99** · 12-27-2019, 03:34 PM

I recommend ECE.
www.earlyclassic.com
They have been in the business longer than just about everyone.

70k10swbcst · 12-27-2019, 08:47 PM

Thanks Gentlemen. Now another separate inquiry. Which is better, a 5-lug vs 6-lug? Is the 6-lug more heavy duty or is it just your preference for wheel options?

**Getter-Done** · 12-27-2019, 09:14 PM

Great question.
I think it is personal preference.
With 5 lug you will have A lot more wheel options.
My choice of 5 or 6 lug would be 5 lug.

Around 1970 they started 5 lug option for chevy trucks.

If you are not going to use and abuse this truck ,
5 lug would be my choice .

Go with 8 lug if you want Heavy Duty.

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Ben IV · 12-28-2019, 11:07 AM

Benefit of going 6 lug is not having to change your axles or drums out back. That's the route I took. If you decide later you want some 5 spoke wheels you can change to 5 lug then.

70k10swbcst · 12-28-2019, 04:18 PM

Thanks. For right now I'm just changing the fronts to disc for more stopping force cause the other day I went through an intersection with the foot through the floor trying to stop the beast. I love the truck, I want to be safe, and never have this happen again. So, for the fronts from the great info you folks provided - saving me time - I'm going with 6-lug or 8-lug disc on the front. I still haven't decided who to buy them from since they all have discount specials going on right now. Thanks again gentlemen!

12-27-2019, 02:13 PM	#1
70k10swbcst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 11	Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? I need to buy the best and most complete kit to upgrade my 1970 CST, C20 3/4 ton pickup that has 8-lug drum brakes. I've just looked at BROTHERS 8-lug "DELUXE" disc brake conversion kit and POL's C20 Truck Disc Brake Conversion, 8-Lug Deluxe. Between these two and any other recommendations you may have, what is the best for safety, reliability, and durability (cost is not an option)? Thanks.

12-27-2019, 02:29 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,307	Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? This link is a (Sticky) found in the Suspension forum. Hope it helps. Link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4 Original Link:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-27-2019, 03:34 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? I recommend ECE. www.earlyclassic.com They have been in the business longer than just about everyone. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-27-2019, 08:47 PM	#4
70k10swbcst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 11	Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? Thanks Gentlemen. Now another separate inquiry. Which is better, a 5-lug vs 6-lug? Is the 6-lug more heavy duty or is it just your preference for wheel options?

12-27-2019, 09:14 PM	#5
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,307	Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? Great question. I think it is personal preference. With 5 lug you will have A lot more wheel options. My choice of 5 or 6 lug would be 5 lug. Around 1970 they started 5 lug option for chevy trucks. If you are not going to use and abuse this truck , 5 lug would be my choice . Go with 8 lug if you want Heavy Duty. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-28-2019, 11:07 AM	#6
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? Benefit of going 6 lug is not having to change your axles or drums out back. That's the route I took. If you decide later you want some 5 spoke wheels you can change to 5 lug then. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

12-28-2019, 04:18 PM	#7
70k10swbcst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 11	Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit? Thanks. For right now I'm just changing the fronts to disc for more stopping force cause the other day I went through an intersection with the foot through the floor trying to stop the beast. I love the truck, I want to be safe, and never have this happen again. So, for the fronts from the great info you folks provided - saving me time - I'm going with 6-lug or 8-lug disc on the front. I still haven't decided who to buy them from since they all have discount specials going on right now. Thanks again gentlemen!



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