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lutherb69 · 02-01-2006, 01:06 AM

I was trying to find out what would I need to put big brakes or just disc brakes front and rear of a 68 Burban. Do I have to use stuff off the 71-72 or is there a kit I can get. If anyone has done the swap and have pics would love to see. Oh it is a C10 if that makes any diff.

longhorn71 · 02-01-2006, 02:34 AM

you could swap the whole front cross member.It is easier or change the ball joint,tie rod ends and center steering link to the 71-72 stuff.the ball joints on the 67-70 trucks are smaller.You need to replace the master cylinder as well with a 71-up one.The disc brake frontend require more fluild then the drum fronts

If you swap to rear discs as well,you need a master cylinder for a four wheel disc brake set up(corrvette make good donors for this)

**special-K** · 02-01-2006, 08:19 AM

You could put spindles and brakes from a C/30 on it.Everything on a 1t is bigger.If you want to put discs on it,the71/72s are the easiest.Do you plan to lower it?you could just get drop spindles or a complete conversion kit.

lutherb69 · 02-01-2006, 07:20 PM

Yes I want to drop it just don't know how low yet. Thank for the info, just want to make sure I have this right need to get set from a 71-72 for front and rear then get the kit.

**special-K** · 02-02-2006, 08:43 AM

If you buy used 71/72 parts,you won`t be using the steering knucles/spindles if you are going with drop spindles.Which is the best first stage for a drop.If you want to be putting new brake parts:rotors/calipers/pads/hoses,and new bearings`n`seals,then the backing plates and a few little pieces are all you`ll use.The best way to go would be a disc brake conversion kit.I think the upper brake parts (master cyl/prop.valve) are included in the kit.

lutherb69 · 02-02-2006, 02:19 PM

thanks everyone 1 more question anyone know some good kits to get.

02-01-2006, 01:06 AM	#1
lutherb69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langley AFB, Va (Army) Posts: 124	Big Brakes On 68???? I was trying to find out what would I need to put big brakes or just disc brakes front and rear of a 68 Burban. Do I have to use stuff off the 71-72 or is there a kit I can get. If anyone has done the swap and have pics would love to see. Oh it is a C10 if that makes any diff. Last edited by lutherb69; 02-01-2006 at 01:08 AM.

02-01-2006, 02:34 AM	#2
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: Big Brakes On 68???? you could swap the whole front cross member.It is easier or change the ball joint,tie rod ends and center steering link to the 71-72 stuff.the ball joints on the 67-70 trucks are smaller.You need to replace the master cylinder as well with a 71-up one.The disc brake frontend require more fluild then the drum fronts If you swap to rear discs as well,you need a master cylinder for a four wheel disc brake set up(corrvette make good donors for this)

02-01-2006, 08:19 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Big Brakes On 68???? You could put spindles and brakes from a C/30 on it.Everything on a 1t is bigger.If you want to put discs on it,the71/72s are the easiest.Do you plan to lower it?you could just get drop spindles or a complete conversion kit. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-01-2006 at 08:22 AM.

02-01-2006, 07:20 PM	#4
lutherb69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langley AFB, Va (Army) Posts: 124	Re: Big Brakes On 68???? Yes I want to drop it just don't know how low yet. Thank for the info, just want to make sure I have this right need to get set from a 71-72 for front and rear then get the kit.

02-02-2006, 08:43 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Big Brakes On 68???? If you buy used 71/72 parts,you won`t be using the steering knucles/spindles if you are going with drop spindles.Which is the best first stage for a drop.If you want to be putting new brake parts:rotors/calipers/pads/hoses,and new bearings`n`seals,then the backing plates and a few little pieces are all you`ll use.The best way to go would be a disc brake conversion kit.I think the upper brake parts (master cyl/prop.valve) are included in the kit. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-02-2006, 02:19 PM	#6
lutherb69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langley AFB, Va (Army) Posts: 124	Re: Big Brakes On 68???? thanks everyone 1 more question anyone know some good kits to get. Last edited by lutherb69; 02-02-2006 at 02:19 PM.



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