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classicchev · 01-22-2005, 02:18 PM

If you were to do this, whos kit would you use. If seen Blackbirds, Baer and SSBS. Has antone used any of these? Thanks, Darren

71meangreenc10 · 01-22-2005, 03:35 PM

I used http://www.classicperform.com/ kit, It was simple, here is the catch, you have to replace the master cylinder and prop valve to match the system, I got the prop valve and new rear axle lines from classic perform and the master cylinder from master power brakes. You also will need brass fittings to adapt the rubber lines to metal, got from autozone, everything cost about a grand (usd) also if you are changin from manual to power you have to convert the push rod from the brake pedal.... Also have fun bleading the rear brakes.....

Smitty

Vince M · 01-22-2005, 07:08 PM

I've got Blackbirds kit for my 12 bolt. Truck is not on the road yet so I can't give any reviews. The kit uses 77-78 Eldorado rear discs and calipers. The only complaint I have is that they seem to stick outside (inside) of the rear wheel a bit too much. This might be taken care of once I get some wider rims on it. The good thing is that the rear discs are the same size as the front and I think they use the same pads as the front. I got the e-brake cable model and the calipers look the same as the front except for the cable lever.

4x4Poet · 01-23-2005, 01:18 AM

If you have the wherewithall, all you need are the brackets. They should be available for purchase separately. You should be able to source everything else yourself with common componets available locally for less cost. Except, maybe, for SS braided brake lines. It's worth a price comparison. You also would better learn what comprises the kit for when you need replacement parts. IIRC, several homemade websites exist for most any GM/Dana axle disc brake conversion.

What axle are you trying to convert to discs? I might have some fun with google, yahoo, etc. for my own edification.

phantom dually · 01-23-2005, 01:21 AM

I have a kit that was put together this way. Selling it all off in the 73-87 parts board under Project parts for sale. Will fit 10 or 12 bolt rear

classicchev · 01-23-2005, 02:00 AM

hey Phantom, your a popular guy. Posted message on my other thread.

junkyardjohn · 01-23-2005, 01:14 PM

HEY DARREN -- I'VE GOT A 14 BOLT FULL FLOATER THATS BEEN CONVERTED TO DISCs. IF YOU'VE GOT A 3/4 OR 1 TON , THIS IS THE AXEL FOR YOU. WHY DON'T YOU DRIVE THAT BEDWOOD DOWN HERE TO NORTHERN NEVADA & SWAP ME. JOHN

classicchev · 01-23-2005, 01:53 PM

Sorry John, 1/2 ton. Thanks anyways.

Vince M · 01-23-2005, 02:35 PM

LIke 4x4 Poet said above all you need is the brackets. The rest you are going to end up paying shipping on when you could buy the stuff locally. Stuff like rotors and calipers are not light. I sourced all my ss hoses and fittings from Summit.

classicchev · 01-23-2005, 02:54 PM

Does anyone have a list of parts reguired for the swap? Where would I find the brackets, Blackbirds maybe? I also need the E-brake calipers, so any help would be appreciated. I agree shipping would suck.

neonlarry · 01-23-2005, 03:17 PM

Best to get calipers from a wrecking yard even if you are going to buy rebuilt ones the core charge on the eldorado calipers is more than the cost of the calipers. As far as parts: bracket kit, calipers, pads, brake lines, adapters (if needed) and ebrake cables.

roj2323 · 01-23-2005, 04:02 PM

hey guys/gals,

since were on the subject of disk brake conversions. i'm looking for brackets that will allow me to use truck calapers i.e. same as the front. in my ideal world i would like to use 73-87 front 4x4 rotors with calapers to match. anyone have thoughts on where i can get just the brackets?

thanks,
ondrew

Super Duck · 01-23-2005, 09:18 PM

I know the guy that makes the Blacbirds kits and have seen on on a 14bolt. The company is located in Spokane Wa and the guys down there are willing to help. PM drinks to many, he works for them.

Mudder · 01-23-2005, 10:32 PM

My rear disks uses everthing from a front dana 44 except for a dounut type spacer. These are 79 axles. heres a pic of the spacer. They also used the backing plate from the 44.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-24-2005, 07:27 AM

There's a couple different companies macking the brackets, and all that I've seen use 3/4 ton front rotors 71 and up and 3/4 ton calipers. Or the caddy calipers. www.diy4x.com off the top of my head. I have others at home and will add to the list. Sky manufacturing is another.

01-22-2005, 02:18 PM	#1
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Rear disk brakes If you were to do this, whos kit would you use. If seen Blackbirds, Baer and SSBS. Has antone used any of these? Thanks, Darren

01-22-2005, 03:35 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	I used http://www.classicperform.com/ kit, It was simple, here is the catch, you have to replace the master cylinder and prop valve to match the system, I got the prop valve and new rear axle lines from classic perform and the master cylinder from master power brakes. You also will need brass fittings to adapt the rubber lines to metal, got from autozone, everything cost about a grand (usd) also if you are changin from manual to power you have to convert the push rod from the brake pedal.... Also have fun bleading the rear brakes..... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

01-22-2005, 07:08 PM	#3
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	I've got Blackbirds kit for my 12 bolt. Truck is not on the road yet so I can't give any reviews. The kit uses 77-78 Eldorado rear discs and calipers. The only complaint I have is that they seem to stick outside (inside) of the rear wheel a bit too much. This might be taken care of once I get some wider rims on it. The good thing is that the rear discs are the same size as the front and I think they use the same pads as the front. I got the e-brake cable model and the calipers look the same as the front except for the cable lever. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

01-23-2005, 01:18 AM	#4
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	If you have the wherewithall, all you need are the brackets. They should be available for purchase separately. You should be able to source everything else yourself with common componets available locally for less cost. Except, maybe, for SS braided brake lines. It's worth a price comparison. You also would better learn what comprises the kit for when you need replacement parts. IIRC, several homemade websites exist for most any GM/Dana axle disc brake conversion. What axle are you trying to convert to discs? I might have some fun with google, yahoo, etc. for my own edification. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-23-2005, 01:21 AM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I have a kit that was put together this way. Selling it all off in the 73-87 parts board under Project parts for sale. Will fit 10 or 12 bolt rear __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-23-2005, 02:00 AM	#6
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	hey Phantom, your a popular guy. Posted message on my other thread.

01-23-2005, 01:14 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	HEY DARREN -- I'VE GOT A 14 BOLT FULL FLOATER THATS BEEN CONVERTED TO DISCs. IF YOU'VE GOT A 3/4 OR 1 TON , THIS IS THE AXEL FOR YOU. WHY DON'T YOU DRIVE THAT BEDWOOD DOWN HERE TO NORTHERN NEVADA & SWAP ME. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-23-2005, 01:53 PM	#8
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Sorry John, 1/2 ton. Thanks anyways.

01-23-2005, 02:35 PM	#9
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	LIke 4x4 Poet said above all you need is the brackets. The rest you are going to end up paying shipping on when you could buy the stuff locally. Stuff like rotors and calipers are not light. I sourced all my ss hoses and fittings from Summit. __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

01-23-2005, 02:54 PM	#10
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Does anyone have a list of parts reguired for the swap? Where would I find the brackets, Blackbirds maybe? I also need the E-brake calipers, so any help would be appreciated. I agree shipping would suck.

01-23-2005, 03:17 PM	#11
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Best to get calipers from a wrecking yard even if you are going to buy rebuilt ones the core charge on the eldorado calipers is more than the cost of the calipers. As far as parts: bracket kit, calipers, pads, brake lines, adapters (if needed) and ebrake cables. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

01-23-2005, 04:02 PM	#12
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	hey guys/gals, since were on the subject of disk brake conversions. i'm looking for brackets that will allow me to use truck calapers i.e. same as the front. in my ideal world i would like to use 73-87 front 4x4 rotors with calapers to match. anyone have thoughts on where i can get just the brackets? thanks, ondrew

01-23-2005, 09:18 PM	#13
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	I know the guy that makes the Blacbirds kits and have seen on on a 14bolt. The company is located in Spokane Wa and the guys down there are willing to help. PM drinks to many, he works for them. __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

01-23-2005, 10:32 PM	#14
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	My rear disks uses everthing from a front dana 44 except for a dounut type spacer. These are 79 axles. heres a pic of the spacer. They also used the backing plate from the 44. Attached Images

01-24-2005, 07:27 AM	#15
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	There's a couple different companies macking the brackets, and all that I've seen use 3/4 ton front rotors 71 and up and 3/4 ton calipers. Or the caddy calipers. www.diy4x.com off the top of my head. I have others at home and will add to the list. Sky manufacturing is another. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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