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dhughins · 10-22-2007, 08:35 PM

i have a 79 with rear drums and front disc. could i get parts out of a junkyard to swap off a another truck that had factory rear disc? if so what parts would i need? i could buy new rotors, calipers, and pads from any autoparts place. but what else would i need? the kits to do the swaps are @ least $600.

beaterC10 · 10-25-2007, 07:51 AM

There are a couple threads on the 67-72 parts board by members that are making adapter brackets.

I wonder if rear discs would actually gain anything. On most of the trucks I have owned, the rear drums didn't seem to come into play unless I had weight in the bed.

**Captkaos** · 10-25-2007, 11:45 AM

Read this: (BTW Swervin is parting this truck, he may be selling this setup. PM him...)

http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_...n/reardisc.htm

BaddBusa2005 · 11-09-2007, 01:24 PM

why is swervin parting his truck out?

collin86 · 11-10-2007, 10:26 AM

check out blackbirdscustomtrucks.com

he makes conversion kits for cheap

**Captkaos** · 11-10-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

why is swervin parting his truck out?

Alot of stuff going on in his life and he is burned out on it. He took it apart to paint it earlier and now he is seperated/divorced...

BaddBusa2005 · 11-10-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Alot of stuff going on in his life and he is burned out on it. He took it apart to paint it earlier and now he is seperated/divorced...

Man, I really hate to hear that. Hope all works out for him, he had a beautiful truck.

10-22-2007, 08:35 PM	#1
dhughins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ozark, al Posts: 583	rear disc brakes? i have a 79 with rear drums and front disc. could i get parts out of a junkyard to swap off a another truck that had factory rear disc? if so what parts would i need? i could buy new rotors, calipers, and pads from any autoparts place. but what else would i need? the kits to do the swaps are @ least $600.

10-25-2007, 07:51 AM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: rear disc brakes? There are a couple threads on the 67-72 parts board by members that are making adapter brackets. I wonder if rear discs would actually gain anything. On most of the trucks I have owned, the rear drums didn't seem to come into play unless I had weight in the bed.

10-25-2007, 11:45 AM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: rear disc brakes? Read this: (BTW Swervin is parting this truck, he may be selling this setup. PM him...) http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_...n/reardisc.htm __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-09-2007, 01:24 PM	#4
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: rear disc brakes? why is swervin parting his truck out? __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

11-10-2007, 10:26 AM	#5
collin86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: spokane, WA Posts: 136	Re: rear disc brakes? check out blackbirdscustomtrucks.com he makes conversion kits for cheap



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