Front disk brakes ( with pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:09 PM

Today i got to spend a little more time with my truck. I put on the 72 upper and lower arms and spindles with rotors. It was really easy with the parts from a 72 truck. I just cleaned everything up and primed and painted and buy new rotors and hardware. Maybe this can help someone wanting to do a front disk swap. Im only half way there i still need to mount the power steering gear box and drag link oh yeah and calipers, brake line. gotta have those. anyways here are a few pics.

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:12 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:15 PM

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[/IMG] arms are up.

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:16 PM

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[/IMG] dust shield and seals

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:17 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:18 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:20 PM

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[/IMG] o.k. theres the rear seal for the rotor

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:22 PM

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[/IMG] Gently tap in seal till it is seated all the way.

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:24 PM

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[/IMG] The front bearing pack and ready to go in.

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:27 PM

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[/IMG] then i put the washer and nut and tighting hand tight and put the pin.

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:28 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:29 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:31 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:32 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:34 PM

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gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:35 PM

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Tim64 · 03-15-2008, 11:35 PM

Wow! that really looks nice. Great job. Have yourself a cold beer!

gulfcoast66 · 03-15-2008, 11:38 PM

Thanks Tim64 that sounds like a good deal.

TimE · 03-15-2008, 11:40 PM

Aaaahhhh... Nothing like making progress. That should make you feel good when you step back and look at it too. Nice work!! Now go get that beer and celebrate!

So does this mean you're not gonna be a member of the drum brake club anymore???

badriand · 03-15-2008, 11:44 PM

Latex gloves ? What are those for?

i always think about them after i am too far into a project.

salazar44 · 03-16-2008, 12:09 AM

Very Nice... Now if I can only find a donor! Keep us posted on the other stuff like running the brake lines and such. What about your MC?

64GMCHorsepower · 03-16-2008, 12:25 AM

Yeah, that looks great! good job!

*LILRED66* · 03-16-2008, 01:02 AM

Nice work. I like the play-by-play photos. Keep us posted as the build continues.

kevindtimm · 03-16-2008, 01:05 AM

I'm going to pop a 73-87 crossmember on mine very soon and you install gave me a VERY good idea; since I'll have to yank the engine/trans anyway, why not remove the inner and outer fenders at the same time to make this all a LOT easier.

Very nice work and thanks for the idea!

badriand · 03-16-2008, 01:58 AM

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I'll have to yank the engine/trans anyway, why not remove the inner and outer fenders at the same time to make this all a LOT easier.

I did it the hard way and re-ran brakes lines with engine and everything in and let me say it was a pain. If you have to remove anyway that is the way to go.

03-15-2008, 11:09 PM	#1
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Front disk brakes ( with pics) Today i got to spend a little more time with my truck. I put on the 72 upper and lower arms and spindles with rotors. It was really easy with the parts from a 72 truck. I just cleaned everything up and primed and painted and buy new rotors and hardware. Maybe this can help someone wanting to do a front disk swap. Im only half way there i still need to mount the power steering gear box and drag link oh yeah and calipers, brake line. gotta have those. anyways here are a few pics. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:12 PM	#2
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) I tried to down size my pics but having problems.[IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:15 PM	#3
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] arms are up. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:16 PM	#4
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] dust shield and seals __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:17 PM	#5
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] packing rear bearing and seal __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:18 PM	#6
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:20 PM	#7
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] o.k. theres the rear seal for the rotor __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:22 PM	#8
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] Gently tap in seal till it is seated all the way. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:24 PM	#9
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] The front bearing pack and ready to go in. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:27 PM	#10
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] then i put the washer and nut and tighting hand tight and put the pin. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:28 PM	#11
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] I like to pack the dust cap. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:29 PM	#12
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:31 PM	#13
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] And thats the end product. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:32 PM	#14
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:34 PM	#15
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] This is the next project when im off again. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet



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03-15-2008, 11:35 PM	#16
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:35 PM	#17
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) Wow! that really looks nice. Great job. Have yourself a cold beer!

03-15-2008, 11:38 PM	#18
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) Thanks Tim64 that sounds like a good deal. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-15-2008, 11:40 PM	#19
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) Aaaahhhh... Nothing like making progress. That should make you feel good when you step back and look at it too. Nice work!! Now go get that beer and celebrate! So does this mean you're not gonna be a member of the drum brake club anymore??? Last edited by TimE; 03-15-2008 at 11:44 PM. Reason: added info

03-15-2008, 11:44 PM	#20
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) Latex gloves ? What are those for? i always think about them after i am too far into a project.

03-16-2008, 12:09 AM	#21
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) Very Nice... Now if I can only find a donor! Keep us posted on the other stuff like running the brake lines and such. What about your MC? __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

03-16-2008, 12:25 AM	#22
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) Yeah, that looks great! good job! __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

03-16-2008, 01:02 AM	#23
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) Nice work. I like the play-by-play photos. Keep us posted as the build continues.

03-16-2008, 01:05 AM	#24
kevindtimm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Allen,TX Posts: 170	Re: Front disk brakes ( with pics) I'm going to pop a 73-87 crossmember on mine very soon and you install gave me a VERY good idea; since I'll have to yank the engine/trans anyway, why not remove the inner and outer fenders at the same time to make this all a LOT easier. Very nice work and thanks for the idea!

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