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djolley · 12-14-2022, 12:19 AM

Anyone with advice on disk brake conversion for '64 C10? Looking to do the fronts, and hoping to run the stock 6-lug rims. Catalogs have a bewildering variety - wondering who's already done this one and what they might suggest. All help appreciated!

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-14-2022, 01:06 AM

If you want to run drop spindles as well, you can either purchase the spindles you want and get the 6 lug rotor or you could get a kit from somewhere like performance online or CPP.

If you want stock height spindles, pick up a stock set from a early 70s squarebody and buy a set of 6 lug rotors from CPP through Summit Racing.

I've got a kit from Performance Online on my 63 that has been installed and used regularly for about 7 years now. My kit came with new stock height spindles, 6 lug rotors, new ball joints and tie rod ends, adapter sleeves for the tie rods, and new calipers and hoses. My spindles are reamed to squarebody specs because the spindles reamed to 63-70 spec wasn't that popular yet.

It was nice to have all the new parts, but since I went with stock spindles, I could have gone with spending a little less by using stock squarebody parts. I just didn't know the interchangeability back then as I was new to these trucks.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-14-2022, 12:42 PM

Something like this. I have since put 3" drop spindles on. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727826

64shortbox · 12-14-2022, 12:57 PM

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**The Rocknrod** · 12-14-2022, 02:03 PM

Reference thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=dash+swap

theastronaut · 12-14-2022, 02:29 PM

Stock wheels won't clear the calipers unless you run spacers- make sure you press in longer studs for enough thread engagement if you want to run the minimal thickness slip on spacer needed to clear- roughly 3/8" but double check your setup.

Or you can run a 1.25" bolt on spacer to move the wheel out without needing longer studs. As narrow as the stock rear axle is, only spacing the front out that far makes it look weird.

A third option is to find 70's/80's six lug hubcab wheels that have a the correct inner barrel profile to clear calipers.

Here's a guide to hubcap wheel styles, it shows the difference in inner barrel styles- 45* angled for drums, or 90* stepped to clear calipers.

**MikeN** · 12-15-2022, 02:13 PM

I did a 5-lug front disc kit from CPP on my 64 C10. I haven't driven it yet because I'm doing a total overhaul of the drive train as well, but I've installed the kit and I'm happy with the results so far.

Arne · 12-15-2022, 02:32 PM

My truck has a 5-lug CPP kit (installed by PO) as well. Works fine.

12-14-2022, 01:06 AM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,449	Re: disk brakes If you want to run drop spindles as well, you can either purchase the spindles you want and get the 6 lug rotor or you could get a kit from somewhere like performance online or CPP. If you want stock height spindles, pick up a stock set from a early 70s squarebody and buy a set of 6 lug rotors from CPP through Summit Racing. I've got a kit from Performance Online on my 63 that has been installed and used regularly for about 7 years now. My kit came with new stock height spindles, 6 lug rotors, new ball joints and tie rod ends, adapter sleeves for the tie rods, and new calipers and hoses. My spindles are reamed to squarebody specs because the spindles reamed to 63-70 spec wasn't that popular yet. It was nice to have all the new parts, but since I went with stock spindles, I could have gone with spending a little less by using stock squarebody parts. I just didn't know the interchangeability back then as I was new to these trucks. __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-14-2022, 12:42 PM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: disk brakes Something like this. I have since put 3" drop spindles on. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727826 __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-14-2022, 12:57 PM	#4
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: disk brakes Ask & you shall receive - here's some links for you Start at post #7 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ght=64shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ght=64shortbox Start post #6 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ght=64shortbox Start post #5 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ght=64shortbox Start post #11 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ght=64shortbox

12-15-2022, 02:32 PM	#8
Arne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 490	Re: disk brakes My truck has a 5-lug CPP kit (installed by PO) as well. Works fine. __________________ . - Arne Finished Project - 1964 C10 Stepside, mild restomod ————————————

12-14-2022, 12:19 AM	#1
djolley Registered User Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Point Reyes Station California Posts: 16	disk brakes Anyone with advice on disk brake conversion for '64 C10? Looking to do the fronts, and hoping to run the stock 6-lug rims. Catalogs have a bewildering variety - wondering who's already done this one and what they might suggest. All help appreciated!

12-14-2022, 02:03 PM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: disk brakes Reference thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=dash+swap __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-14-2022, 02:29 PM	#6
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,880	Re: disk brakes Stock wheels won't clear the calipers unless you run spacers- make sure you press in longer studs for enough thread engagement if you want to run the minimal thickness slip on spacer needed to clear- roughly 3/8" but double check your setup. Or you can run a 1.25" bolt on spacer to move the wheel out without needing longer studs. As narrow as the stock rear axle is, only spacing the front out that far makes it look weird. A third option is to find 70's/80's six lug hubcab wheels that have a the correct inner barrel profile to clear calipers. Here's a guide to hubcap wheel styles, it shows the difference in inner barrel styles- 45* angled for drums, or 90* stepped to clear calipers. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-15-2022, 02:13 PM	#7
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 782	Re: disk brakes I did a 5-lug front disc kit from CPP on my 64 C10. I haven't driven it yet because I'm doing a total overhaul of the drive train as well, but I've installed the kit and I'm happy with the results so far.



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