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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Merritt Island, Florida
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 |
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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?
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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. .
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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.
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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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