anyone ever put 71 disc brakes on a 69 ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fnoblitt · 05-11-2002, 06:59 PM

i'm changing my 69 c10 from front drums to 71 power disc brakes.i changed the ball joints and tie rods to 71 so the spindles would fit.everything bolted right up and looks good.but the brake lines are not cooperating as i thought they should. i bought the front brake line kit for a 71 w/power discs but they don't seem to route like the drum lines . any ideas ?

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-11-2002, 07:03 PM

thats because they dont, 71 trucks got hoses on front of cradle, not in the rear, you have to completely reroute all the lines, you need to go find a local 71 72 truck of any size and inspect and take notes.

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fnoblitt · 05-11-2002, 07:08 PM

that makes sence.would it be easier to put in a 71 cradle.i know where one is i can probaly get it for next to nothing.will it bolt right up?

**68SWB4x4** · 05-11-2002, 08:25 PM

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05-11-2002, 06:59 PM	#1
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	anyone ever put 71 disc brakes on a 69 ? i'm changing my 69 c10 from front drums to 71 power disc brakes.i changed the ball joints and tie rods to 71 so the spindles would fit.everything bolted right up and looks good.but the brake lines are not cooperating as i thought they should. i bought the front brake line kit for a 71 w/power discs but they don't seem to route like the drum lines . any ideas ? __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

05-11-2002, 07:03 PM	#2
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	thats because they dont, 71 trucks got hoses on front of cradle, not in the rear, you have to completely reroute all the lines, you need to go find a local 71 72 truck of any size and inspect and take notes. good luck ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com 2177353230 many GM parts bought, traded, or sold -am parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme Brougham current fleet: -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07- basketcase, #1 -90 Cavalier 2.2L sky blue, a driver -84 Z28 5.0L/700R4/3.73 daily driver -84 Firebird/SE 2.8L/T-5/3.73/engine bad, project #2 -82 purple Trans Am, project #3 Paint is overrated* © RSS Enterprises 2000 [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited May 11, 2002).]

05-11-2002, 07:08 PM	#3
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	that makes sence.would it be easier to put in a 71 cradle.i know where one is i can probaly get it for next to nothing.will it bolt right up? __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed



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