1970 chevy c10 disc brake conversion HELP! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

liljimsrodragz · 11-29-2008, 06:38 PM

Hello,

I have 1970 chevy c10 shortwide P/U with a 68 nose. I have heard that you can use disc brakes off of a 72 chevy pickup on a 70 but that you have to use 72 spindles as well. Also have heard that unless you get 72 a arms you have to put 72 ball joints into the 70 a arms. Any truth to this? Please let me know. Anything else I should know?

On the other hand, is there a five lug disc brake/hub that I can use. Would love to be able to use 5 x 4 3/4 bolt pattern instead. Dont want to spend a whole lot either.

Thanks, James

liljimsrodragz · 11-29-2008, 07:31 PM

I know someone here has ran into this problem before???

71tahoe · 11-29-2008, 07:42 PM

Brackets:

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/.../6370DBK-5.htm

Complete kit with rotors and calipers:

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/.../6370WBK-5.htm

PanelDeland · 11-29-2008, 07:57 PM

Search the FAQ's section.There are probably a dozen different ways to get the disc for the front of your truck.There will be write ups on all that have been used.Then you can map out a strategy determined by what parts you have can get cheap or swap for.That will keep it cheap.If you want to lower it also there are several vendors that sell kits with both 6 and 5 lug patterns.

11-29-2008, 06:38 PM	#1
liljimsrodragz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 57	1970 chevy c10 disc brake conversion HELP! Hello, I have 1970 chevy c10 shortwide P/U with a 68 nose. I have heard that you can use disc brakes off of a 72 chevy pickup on a 70 but that you have to use 72 spindles as well. Also have heard that unless you get 72 a arms you have to put 72 ball joints into the 70 a arms. Any truth to this? Please let me know. Anything else I should know? On the other hand, is there a five lug disc brake/hub that I can use. Would love to be able to use 5 x 4 3/4 bolt pattern instead. Dont want to spend a whole lot either. Thanks, James

11-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#2
liljimsrodragz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 57	Re: 1970 chevy c10 disc brake conversion HELP! I know someone here has ran into this problem before???

11-29-2008, 07:42 PM	#3
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: 1970 chevy c10 disc brake conversion HELP! Brackets: http://www.classicperform.com/Store/.../6370DBK-5.htm Complete kit with rotors and calipers: http://www.classicperform.com/Store/.../6370WBK-5.htm

11-29-2008, 07:57 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 1970 chevy c10 disc brake conversion HELP! Search the FAQ's section.There are probably a dozen different ways to get the disc for the front of your truck.There will be write ups on all that have been used.Then you can map out a strategy determined by what parts you have can get cheap or swap for.That will keep it cheap.If you want to lower it also there are several vendors that sell kits with both 6 and 5 lug patterns. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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