How Much Interest: 13" Big Brake Upgrade

[SCOTI]

Guys, I'm not forgetting about you (I swear). I've been having to do the city 'recommended' spring cleaning out back so truck stuff got bumped. It seems one of my neighbors doesn't care for the disassembled vehicle in my rear-entry type driveway.

I've got everything but the truck removed & have a stack of receipts towards the parts required for reassembly. Hopefully it will make a difference & I won't have to move the truck. If the city still has a problem, I'll have to load the chassis/cab onto my trailer (it's an 'end around' since the trailer is currently licensed/tagged).

I'm getting ready to get the tires mounted up now.....

[randyjohn]

progress?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by randyjohn

progress?

Unfortunately, yes but no.

I finished up the assembly of the Dropmember front suspension but had to throw some stock 12" rotors on the front end just to make it a roller & load it up on my trailer where it sits now (to get the city off my arse).

We did mount the brakes w/wheels late one night & they look sweet. Most guys want the cross-drilled 'bling' but I like the big-rotors w/o the bling so mine are solid/un-drilled.

I get one day each weekend ususally to get things accomplished so time is scarce. I now have to borrow a truck..... to move the trailer.... to unload my truck.... so I can push it back up into the driveway to work on it. When I'm done, I get to load it back up again. You can see where most of the time goes.

My next plan is to get an air-over leaf set-up & a hidden-hitch for my 74 so I can move the trailer w/o having to coordinate time w/outside help.

[randyjohn]

let us know how that air over leaf works out cause i'm doing the exact same thing this summer

[CHYNSPR]

A little while back, a board vendor posted a similar brake kit now available (probably CPP's kit). The big difference is he started his own thread, rather than hijack another members post, as DKN has.

I am all for different options being available to me, but a little common sense and respect would be more appropriate here. SCOTI has put a lot of time and effort into trying to help other members with an unavailalbe option (at the time this post was started). Bring on your new products, just put them in the proper spot. Also, you probably won't make too many friends by getting into a p***ing match with a longtime member.

DKN, I welcome you as a new member, just trying to help out with with what I think is appropriate forum ettiquette, hope you don't take this the wrong way.

[DKN]

Not getting into an argument….
Just trying to share info about 13” brake kits on the thread titled 13” brake kits…
I’m not even trying to sell them. People keep asking and messaging me about it. In fact I avoid giving people cost and part numbers. I am not a salesman…
I thought starting a thread specifically for my parts would be inappropriate I only wanted to share more info about the 13” brake on the 13” brake thread.
I do not know about the thread hijacking. I thought it was about 13” brakes for the 1963-1987 2 wheel drive trucks. I am new to this forum, I just saw the title about 13” brakes and am sharing info about it (and making people mad?).

Danny Nix
CPP

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by DKN

Not getting into an argument….
Just trying to share info about 13” brake kits on the thread titled 13” brake kits…
I’m not even trying to sell them. People keep asking and messaging me about it. In fact I avoid giving people cost and part numbers. I am not a salesman…
I thought starting a thread specifically for my parts would be inappropriate I only wanted to share more info about the 13” brake on the 13” brake thread.
I do not know about the thread hijacking. I thought it was about 13” brakes for the 1963-1987 2 wheel drive trucks. I am new to this forum, I just saw the title about 13” brakes and am sharing info about it (and making people mad?).

Danny Nix
CPP

I had to go back & check the beginning of the thread & noticed that I mentioned CPP in post #5 on 6-13-07 . .....

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Have you guys checked the prices of other 'kits'? $2000-2500.... front only. One manufacturer offers F&R kits for cheaper, but nothing for trucks & don't plan on having anything anytime soon.

This poll is to determine if it is worth pushing the development on an upgraded front kit for these trucks. I don't want to tell the guy 'yep.... lot's of interest". I WANT TO SHOW HIM THERE IS.

[Painter D]

Keep at it SCOTI. (not a cpp fan myself)

[SCOTI]

I've used CPP stuff & would again. I just wonder where were they when we started this quest?

The engineer that I've worked with only stepped up to the plate because everyone on this site & 73-87chevytrucks got involved.

I really, really hope to provide those pics you all have patiently been waiting for by this weekend if ma' nature cooperates. It might be hard to see the big brakes.... you'll have to get past the freakin sweet Dropmember & those 20" Coys first .

[CHYNSPR]

Not mad here, and I can see how you misunderstood the thread.

Again, it just would be more appropriate, in this particular case, to start your own thread, or even better, become a site supporter and post in the classifieds as well as this forum. It is just that I have followed this thread since last summer, and I know SCOTI has put some effort into making this brake kit happen.

Just my opinion, for what it is worth, not mad or trying to ruffle a bunch of feathers!

Welcome aboard!

[lolife99]

Looking forward to the pics! Thanks again for doing ALL the legwork.

[Liz]

wow you guys are amazing.... cpp is a site supporting vendor.. ie someone who pays to keep this place going so folks like 68laydout have somewhere to ***** about them.
I can not believe the replies in this post.. DKN I personally apologize for the flaming you have received and hope you do not get a bad taste for the site due to this.. it is fully against the rules and just plain hateful.

The reason DKNs name was not red was a miscommunication between us and cpp.. even so the replies are shocking..

With that said I am going to speak on the level those bashing will understand
cut the sh!t, act right or accounts will be suspended. Review the rules, use the review forum for reviews and if you feel the need to go off on someone for posting shut the thread and report your concerns to a staff member.

[AirMale]

I'm following this thread just to get info on "ANY" big brake kit that won't break the bank. Thanks to anyone providing such info. I'm sure I speak for most people here. No need to close this thread, thanks Liz for clarifying why we are here.

[bagged74]

apperently Liz hasnt bought many parts from CPP and dealt with their stellar customer service. the way he was treated here was no worse than the way they treat their paying customers............suspend me if you must, but thats the way i see it

[Josh]

If you have a problem with a company, there is a REVIEW area of the site for such issues. Hijacking a thread and using inappropriate language and behavior is not the proper way to get the word out. If you have an issue please use the review forums or bad deals forums instead of cluttering up threads with it.

Also one last thing, please drop the attitude and respect the staff. We work harder than y'all will ever know to keep this place available for you all and dropping us attitude for enforcing the rules isn't appreciated.

[Captkaos]

I didn't know DKN was a supporting Vendor. I sincerely apologize to Danny Nix and the Staff for the misunderstanding on my part.

[SCOTI]

Better late than never right?

The 'kit' I used w/a semi close-up of the rotor dimension . . .....

[SCOTI]

The stock spindle 'carved-up' a little bit & the C5/6 PBR caliper adapter bracket w/the
supplied hardware . . . ......

[SCOTI]

The PBR twin 40mm piston caliper in good ol' basic black . . .....

[SCOTI]

Billet alum hub w/the correct C10 bearings & ARP screw-in studs . . .....

[Brad]

That's SWEET SCOTI! I'm really anxious to find out how much $$ that cost? I have many of my own thoughts on this subject, but I'll keep them to myself. I'd love to make my own kit like that not only for $$ savings, but mechanical and political reasons as well.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Brad

That's SWEET SCOTI! I'm really anxious to find out how much $$ that cost? I have many of my own thoughts on this subject, but I'll keep them to myself. I'd love to make my own kit like that not only for $$ savings, but mechanical and political reasons as well.

My set-up was $1300 delivered. That included the larger aftermarket rotors vs. the GM C5 rotor which added $360 to the cost.

[AirMale]

Phat

[Brad]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

My set-up was $1300 delivered. That included the larger aftermarket rotors vs. the GM C5 rotor which added $360 to the cost.

Ok, I guess there's not $$$ savings in that like I thought. I'd love to have better stopping brakes, but at that price I can just go a bit slower. I'll just wait and use all stock components for now until prices come down on stuff. Thanks for all the time and trouble you spent researching this!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Brad

Ok, I guess there's not $$$ savings in that like I thought. I'd love to have better stopping brakes, but at that price I can just go a bit slower. I'll just wait and use all stock components for now until prices come down on stuff. Thanks for all the time and trouble you spent researching this!

Big 13+ inch brakes won't be cheaper than the standard 12" HD option if that's what your wanting. But, if you can find the right 'used' vette parts, all you'd need 'new' is the hub & caliper adapter (<$500). There's a bunch of guys yanking their C6 rotors/calipers off for the latest cross-drilled high end kit & then re-selling the used stuff on Craigslist & e-bay.