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**way2lo2** · 03-08-2010, 04:35 PM

I'm working on something to drive for this upcoming summer and was going to do a 13" C5 Front brake setup on a Mcgaughys drop spindle for my truck which has a dropmember so I'm running the 73-87 Spindles. I also have a new set of whitewalls that came with the truck when I bought it so I have decided I would run 15" wheels with stock 73-87 disc brakes so I can do the whitewall thing instead of the big brakes and big wheels. I was hoping I can get someone local that would be interested in this setup so I can install it and get some feedback. I would do the install free of charge just pay for the parts, or you can bring your own. The spindles and hubs I will need to supply since the Spindles had to be machined for the brackets that secure the vette brakes. I guess I would be easier for me to supply the aftermarket hubs as well, they are drilled for 5x4.5 and 5x4.75 but I can re-drill both the vette rotor and the hub to 5x5 for NO charge if you already have the wheels in that bolt pattern. I've done alot of these conversions on passenger cars with excellent results but this is the first truck I've done. If there is a lot of interest I might start offering these at a very reasonable price for a cost effective big brake swap alternative. If anyone has any ideas, suggestions, comments good or bad, I'd love to hear em'
Thanks

**way2lo2** · 03-08-2010, 04:44 PM

BTW, this same setup will work with the C6 Z06 14" Rotors and 6 Piston Calipers however there aren't many wheels out there that have enough caliper clearance built in so figure on running a spacer with the C6 stuff. I probably should have mentioned that both C5 and C6 brakes will need an 18" or bigger wheel to work, there are some 17" that will clear but not all. If your running your valve stems on the backside of your rim the hidden flat valve stems will need to be used, the rubber ones usually create interference between itself and the caliper. Pics of the C6 and the truck I decided to do the whitewalls on.
Thanks

smashingchuck · 03-08-2010, 05:09 PM

interesting... PM sent.

**67cheby** · 03-08-2010, 05:22 PM

Nice set up , we need to see more pics of the truck

**way2lo2** · 03-08-2010, 05:35 PM

In case you want to see what the C5 and C6 looks like behind an 18" and 20" wheel.
58 Chevy is 18" wheel with C6 Z06
Silver 62 is 20" wheel with C5
Pic with no fenders is 18" with C5

**way2lo2** · 03-08-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Nice set up , we need to see more pics of the truck

Nothing special, 6cyl 3 speed big window fleetside, OG paint is probably the coolest thing I like about it. Hoping to button it up next week and start driving it daily.

aggie91 · 03-08-2010, 06:21 PM

These look good. Did you use the Mcgaughy's modular spindle or a "standard" drip spindle?

What kind of hub did you use?

**way2lo2** · 03-08-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

These look good. Did you use the Mcgaughy's modular spindle or a "standard" drip spindle?

What kind of hub did you use?

Standard drop spindle with the caliper bracket milled completely off. The hubs are designed for aftermarket brackets on mustang II hubs but with an easy bearing change they fit the drop spindles perfect.

soala70 · 03-08-2010, 07:54 PM

what about a rear end setup? tried one yet on a 12bolt? But I am also interested in 14" kit for front end whats the $$$ look like

**way2lo2** · 03-08-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soala70

what about a rear end setup? tried one yet on a 12bolt? But I am also interested in 14" kit for front end whats the $$$ look like

haven't tried one on a 12 bolt sorry

**lolife99** · 03-08-2010, 08:48 PM

Interested in a C5 drop spindle set-up with a 5x5 pattern.
You can PM me when you have a price.
Thanks.

FeNiX · 03-08-2010, 09:41 PM

pm with price

68 short step · 03-09-2010, 04:12 PM

PM me soome prices too, im instrested.

*vegaschevy* · 03-09-2010, 06:16 PM

will these work with my Mcgaughy drop spindle designed for a 72 truck?

if so prices on the z06 set up

dnd1978 · 03-10-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaschevy

will these work with my Mcgaughy drop spindle designed for a 72 truck?

if so prices on the z06 set up

me to

soala70 · 03-10-2010, 11:03 PM

EVER get a price??

dnd1978 · 03-11-2010, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soala70

EVER get a price??

Not yet

smbrouss70 · 03-11-2010, 12:35 PM

You should look into making a hybrid bracket so that you can run the 14" Z06 rotors with the regular 2 piston caliper. People like options. Also if you built a setup to use the corvette rear brakes on a truck 12 bolt rear, you would probably make a killing. Just my $.02

cajundragger · 03-12-2010, 01:10 AM

hey Boris

Im Dustin, Mr. Kevin's son from New Orleans. Just wanted to say what's up.

I think he called you the other day on some rims for my truck...

68 short step · 03-12-2010, 12:29 PM

way2lo2, are you lost?

**N2TRUX** · 03-12-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

way2lo2, are you lost?

way2lo2-Last Activity: 03-09-2010 06:36 PM Looks like he has been away from the forum.

ksbrktracer · 03-12-2010, 05:38 PM

I think I need some of these too........!

draggin86 · 03-13-2010, 12:20 AM

Im wayyy interested in the Z06 set up for my 86

ShowSS12 · 03-13-2010, 12:55 AM

Ever done this to a 96 Impala ? I am wanting to do C6 Z06 brakes

**way2lo2** · 03-15-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

way2lo2, are you lost?

Nope not lost, just got back from AZ Goodguys.
Not really giving out prices yet, would like to get this installed and road tested.
Looks like I may have to go back to big wheels on my truck just to have a test mule.

03-08-2010, 04:35 PM	#1
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Anyone want Corvette Brakes for their C10? I'm working on something to drive for this upcoming summer and was going to do a 13" C5 Front brake setup on a Mcgaughys drop spindle for my truck which has a dropmember so I'm running the 73-87 Spindles. I also have a new set of whitewalls that came with the truck when I bought it so I have decided I would run 15" wheels with stock 73-87 disc brakes so I can do the whitewall thing instead of the big brakes and big wheels. I was hoping I can get someone local that would be interested in this setup so I can install it and get some feedback. I would do the install free of charge just pay for the parts, or you can bring your own. The spindles and hubs I will need to supply since the Spindles had to be machined for the brackets that secure the vette brakes. I guess I would be easier for me to supply the aftermarket hubs as well, they are drilled for 5x4.5 and 5x4.75 but I can re-drill both the vette rotor and the hub to 5x5 for NO charge if you already have the wheels in that bolt pattern. I've done alot of these conversions on passenger cars with excellent results but this is the first truck I've done. If there is a lot of interest I might start offering these at a very reasonable price for a cost effective big brake swap alternative. If anyone has any ideas, suggestions, comments good or bad, I'd love to hear em' Thanks Attached Images Last edited by way2lo2; 03-08-2010 at 04:53 PM. Reason: typo

03-08-2010, 04:44 PM	#2
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Anyone want Corvette Brakes for their C10? BTW, this same setup will work with the C6 Z06 14" Rotors and 6 Piston Calipers however there aren't many wheels out there that have enough caliper clearance built in so figure on running a spacer with the C6 stuff. I probably should have mentioned that both C5 and C6 brakes will need an 18" or bigger wheel to work, there are some 17" that will clear but not all. If your running your valve stems on the backside of your rim the hidden flat valve stems will need to be used, the rubber ones usually create interference between itself and the caliper. Pics of the C6 and the truck I decided to do the whitewalls on. Thanks Attached Images

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way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Anyone want Corvette Brakes for their C10? In case you want to see what the C5 and C6 looks like behind an 18" and 20" wheel. 58 Chevy is 18" wheel with C6 Z06 Silver 62 is 20" wheel with C5 Pic with no fenders is 18" with C5 Attached Images Last edited by way2lo2; 03-08-2010 at 05:53 PM. Reason: typo

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aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Anyone want Corvette Brakes for their C10? These look good. Did you use the Mcgaughy's modular spindle or a "standard" drip spindle? What kind of hub did you use? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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soala70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: geneva al usa Posts: 343	Re: Anyone want Corvette Brakes for their C10? what about a rear end setup? tried one yet on a 12bolt? But I am also interested in 14" kit for front end whats the $$$ look like __________________ bogey5

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smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Anyone want Corvette Brakes for their C10? You should look into making a hybrid bracket so that you can run the 14" Z06 rotors with the regular 2 piston caliper. People like options. Also if you built a setup to use the corvette rear brakes on a truck 12 bolt rear, you would probably make a killing. Just my $.02 __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 03-12-2010 at 10:45 PM.

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