1970 GMC Pick-up Disk Brake Conversion? 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ravidmnas1 · 11-23-2012, 05:15 PM

Hello, i have a 1970 GMC k1500 4x4 pick-up. I was wanted to convert the front drums to disk brakes. It is all stock, Dana 44 open knuckle front end. My question is what do i need to do? Where can i perhaps find a kit? Thanks in advance.

~Wyatt

Husker · 11-23-2012, 05:53 PM

Just find a newer Dana 44 with disk from a Chevy GMC and use all the parts from it. That is what I did. Good time to convert to power Brakes.
Ron

Husker · 11-23-2012, 05:54 PM

Welcome to the board.
Ron

ravidmnas1 · 11-23-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husker

Just find a newer Dana 44 with disk from a Chevy GMC and use all the parts from it. That is what I did. Good time to convert to power Brakes.
Ron

Hey man, thanks for the quick reply. Looks like ill start at craigslist haha. Can i use any year dana 44, if all im using is pretty much from the knuckle out?

69GWC · 11-23-2012, 06:46 PM

I bought a complete 1972 dyna 44 for my 69 to do the upgrade.
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72BBCK20 · 12-03-2012, 11:36 AM

Too bad you're far from me, I've got a complete set of 72 K20 axles sitting in my shop waiting for you. Rear Dana 60 drum 8 lug / Dana 44 disc 8 lug 4.10 gears asking 450$ obo

haminator · 12-03-2012, 12:57 PM

Easy conversion. You can change knuckles out or spindles out. Actually I think the spindles are the same, just uses a different backing plate for the calipers.

11-23-2012, 05:15 PM	#1
ravidmnas1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 20	1970 GMC Pick-up Disk Brake Conversion? 4x4 Hello, i have a 1970 GMC k1500 4x4 pick-up. I was wanted to convert the front drums to disk brakes. It is all stock, Dana 44 open knuckle front end. My question is what do i need to do? Where can i perhaps find a kit? Thanks in advance. ~Wyatt

11-23-2012, 05:53 PM	#2
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: 1970 GMC Pick-up Disk Brake Conversion? 4x4 Just find a newer Dana 44 with disk from a Chevy GMC and use all the parts from it. That is what I did. Good time to convert to power Brakes. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

11-23-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: 1970 GMC Pick-up Disk Brake Conversion? 4x4 Welcome to the board. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

11-23-2012, 06:46 PM	#5
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: 1970 GMC Pick-up Disk Brake Conversion? 4x4 I bought a complete 1972 dyna 44 for my 69 to do the upgrade. Posted via Mobile Device

12-03-2012, 11:36 AM	#6
72BBCK20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 27	Re: 1970 GMC Pick-up Disk Brake Conversion? 4x4 Too bad you're far from me, I've got a complete set of 72 K20 axles sitting in my shop waiting for you. Rear Dana 60 drum 8 lug / Dana 44 disc 8 lug 4.10 gears asking 450$ obo

12-03-2012, 12:57 PM	#7
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: 1970 GMC Pick-up Disk Brake Conversion? 4x4 Easy conversion. You can change knuckles out or spindles out. Actually I think the spindles are the same, just uses a different backing plate for the calipers.



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