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04-14-2005, 12:05 PM
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Can't kick the addiction!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Riverton, CT 06065
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Lower cost brake upgrades?
What lower cost options do I have for upgrading the brakes on an 82' chevy 1/2 ton swb 2wd? I've already swapped out the power brakes with a hydrobooster setup. Is there anything else I can do?
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04-14-2005, 12:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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rear disc of course... it depends on how extreme you want to go... you could put 13" vented, drilled, slotted rotors at all 4 corners with 4 and 6 piston calipers, stainless steel lines, but i'm sure that would break the budget.
you can fabricate your own rear disc setup for realitively cheap... i did on my '75 project... used camaro rear disc calipers/rotors... had about $200 in it... worked out very well... |
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04-14-2005, 01:21 PM
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Mudslides 'r my specialty
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
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There was a Heavy Duty brake option that you might find on a junker...option code JD5 on my 85 I think.
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04-14-2005, 01:43 PM
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driving is in my blood
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mesa AZ
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Use pads from a 3/4ton with 13" brakes. They fit 1/2ton calipers the same and cover a little more of the rotor length wise. Have em on my 79 right now.
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