Disc Brake Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigbruce · 03-26-2005, 02:56 AM

Wondered if some body could help me

I live in Australia and am doing up a 1969 Chevy C10 Stepside

Would like to know where I could buy a Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit
complete with 2 1/2" Drop Spindles, ball joints, and tie rod ends.
I currently have a friend in USA who will bring kit back with him.
He will be around the Calafornia and Texas areas.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2005, 11:14 AM

If he is in cali you should have them check out ece early classic enterprises they should be able to help you out..

ChevLoRay · 03-26-2005, 11:44 AM

I have the Early Classic Enterprises stuff on my '69. It's been on there since Oct. 01, with no problems.

ECE components utilize stock ball joints, stock brake pads and stock tie rod ends. There are other manufacturers whose kits use different, i.e. special, tie rod ends. The ECE system uses stock GM brake rotors, if you go with the 5-lug. Their 6-lug rotor is what I used, because I already had a decent set of wheels. I can always change over to 5-lug, with GM components. Brake calipers are stock GM. There is something to be considered, in the fact that the parts are stock GM stuff.

They have always been very helpful in any questions that I had.

One thing to remember is that converting from drums to disc, will add about 2 inches width to the front track of your truck. I had to go to 15x7 wheels on the front, to keep them from sticking out past the edge of the fenders (okay, wings). Do you Aussie's use the English terms for automotive parts, like wings, bonnet, boot, etc? Just curious.

I don't think you would make a mistake, to go with the ECE product.

lpaine · 03-26-2005, 12:04 PM

Welcome from Canada BigBruce;you're gonna love this board

greasemonkey · 03-26-2005, 08:11 PM

Classic Performance Products is also in Cali, their kits are very complete. www.classicperform.com

Low69CST · 03-26-2005, 10:47 PM

I like ECE's parts better than any else. Everything I bought fit like parts should fit.

03-26-2005, 02:56 AM	#1
bigbruce Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide australia Posts: 1	Disc Brake Conversion Wondered if some body could help me I live in Australia and am doing up a 1969 Chevy C10 Stepside Would like to know where I could buy a Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit complete with 2 1/2" Drop Spindles, ball joints, and tie rod ends. I currently have a friend in USA who will bring kit back with him. He will be around the Calafornia and Texas areas.

03-26-2005, 11:14 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	If he is in cali you should have them check out ece early classic enterprises they should be able to help you out.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2005, 11:44 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I have the Early Classic Enterprises stuff on my '69. It's been on there since Oct. 01, with no problems. ECE components utilize stock ball joints, stock brake pads and stock tie rod ends. There are other manufacturers whose kits use different, i.e. special, tie rod ends. The ECE system uses stock GM brake rotors, if you go with the 5-lug. Their 6-lug rotor is what I used, because I already had a decent set of wheels. I can always change over to 5-lug, with GM components. Brake calipers are stock GM. There is something to be considered, in the fact that the parts are stock GM stuff. They have always been very helpful in any questions that I had. One thing to remember is that converting from drums to disc, will add about 2 inches width to the front track of your truck. I had to go to 15x7 wheels on the front, to keep them from sticking out past the edge of the fenders (okay, wings). Do you Aussie's use the English terms for automotive parts, like wings, bonnet, boot, etc? Just curious. I don't think you would make a mistake, to go with the ECE product. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-26-2005, 12:04 PM	#4
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Welcome from Canada BigBruce;you're gonna love this board __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

03-26-2005, 08:11 PM	#5
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Classic Performance Products is also in Cali, their kits are very complete. www.classicperform.com __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-26-2005, 10:47 PM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I like ECE's parts better than any else. Everything I bought fit like parts should fit. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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