Finally completed the rear disc replacement on my ho52!!

[conoco]

Originally Posted by special-K

Thanks for the well written post. I have a '72 K2500 also and I plan in the future to replace the Dana 60 with an HO52 I have with No-Spin. I redid the Dana 60 (and front) brakes not long ago, but something isn't right. Feels like all front brake, so I plan to deal with that before driving again. Might be a good time to do the switch

It was a long time coming for me. I am not familiar with drum brakes like I am with disc. There is pro's and con's to each system. But, there is a very noticeable difference in stopping power now, I say with confidence if you do this swap you will be happy! Just keep the parking brake

[special-K]

Originally Posted by conoco

Just keep the parking brake

Absolutely! That is what hung me up on rear discs when I first saw kits come out.

Hydraboost brakes are great. Other than my '72. That what my daily drivers have had since the '80s. First on one tons, then started driving diesels in '89. Don't have a diesel now but my '95 Suburban K2500 with 350 even has hydraboost

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by special-K

Absolutely! That is what hung me up on rear discs when I first saw kits come out.

Hydraboost brakes are great. Other than my '72. That what my daily drivers have had since the '80s. First on one tons, then started driving diesels in '89. Don't have a diesel now but my '95 Suburban K2500 with 350 even has hydraboost

The parking brake is the reason I chose to custom fit the ‘01+ late model brakes to one of my extra 14 bolts. Factory reliable parking brakes intended for a full size HD truck. Plus all off the shelf replacement parts.