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yfz450_0569 · 07-18-2008, 01:03 PM

where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit for my '68 chevy? i want all around disc brake, and brakes that will stop when i want to stop, i'll pay maybe up to $2000 dollars or more if i get good ones that are worth it

Riveted1 · 07-18-2008, 01:21 PM

Most of the board vendors carry them I think. Look under the Vendors section here. I got mine from ECE. Just got finished installing it, but haven't had time to check it out b/c my rear suspension is apart atm. Went on real easy.

68_chop_top · 07-18-2008, 01:32 PM

I got my front end disc brake set from Classic Performance Products. I have not converted my rear drums. Also, Classic Industries offer both.

fastom · 07-18-2008, 02:06 PM

Early Classic has both front and rear kits.

yfz450_0569 · 07-18-2008, 02:17 PM

are these all very good kits? i was thinking about a baer disc conversion kit...
i want this truck to have very good cornering, and stop and go

pissonNOS · 07-18-2008, 02:27 PM

i got mine from ECE as well very nice kit and people to deal with

bowtieboy93 · 07-18-2008, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by yfz450_0569

are these all very good kits? i was thinking about a baer disc conversion kit...
i want this truck to have very good cornering, and stop and go

i prefer the CPP ones
they are very trustworthy and complete frnt and rear kit is $1445

baer, expect to pay over $2000 just for the front

yfz450_0569 · 07-18-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

i prefer the CPP ones
they are very trustworthy and complete frnt and rear kit is $1445

baer, expect to pay over $2000 just for the front

where do i check these out?

bowtieboy93 · 07-18-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yfz450_0569

where do i check these out?

www.Classicperform.com

CPP Kit: $1445

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/.../6366FRBK5.htm

Baer Kit (CPP Also Sells): $2699 (no master or booster)

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...370CBILBGT.htm

HoupPhotography · 07-18-2008, 05:20 PM

I think Mahanian has one, he is a member on here and a vendor too I think!

70c10 · 07-18-2008, 08:10 PM

Got my complete front kit from board vendor GMCPauls.com for about $475 with drop spindles.

57larry · 07-18-2008, 08:32 PM

how about 1 from a donor truck 73 up. keep it factory and probably cheaper too

70' GMC · 07-18-2008, 09:12 PM

I think napa has them and if its napa its some real good stuff

rodstored-72 · 07-18-2008, 10:32 PM

i would give mahanian a check he was selling a brand new kit for really cheap! look in the for sale ads about 6 pages deep. he is a good guy. last i checked he was going to ship them back because he couldn't get a buyer here. i think he was asking around $1400 total (+/-) it was a very good kit. if serious please give him a pm....

good luck!!

yfz450_0569 · 07-18-2008, 10:54 PM

I ordered me some baers now. The price is really high, but I hope they're worth it.

**70cst** · 07-18-2008, 11:12 PM

Sounds like you had your mind made up before asking the questions about disc brakes. No matter what you buy these trucks will handle like trucks and stop like trucks. Thats what they were meant to be. Don't expect these trucks to stop and handle like a sports car. JMHO.

yfz450_0569 · 07-19-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Sounds like you had your mind made up before asking the questions about disc brakes. No matter what you buy these trucks will handle like trucks and stop like trucks. Thats what they were meant to be. Don't expect these trucks to stop and handle like a sports car. JMHO.

I almost had my mind made up, I just wanted to ask around a little more, I didn't like most of the brakes I had seen and I just got my mind stuck on the baers after looking at them some more. Sorry for any trouble

5150.4.67 · 07-19-2008, 12:32 AM

Did you buy both front and rear? Speedway sells emergency disc brake conversion for the rear 12 bolt for under $400.

VanceH · 07-19-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Sounds like you had your mind made up before asking the questions about disc brakes. No matter what you buy these trucks will handle like trucks and stop like trucks. Thats what they were meant to be. Don't expect these trucks to stop and handle like a sports car. JMHO.

WHAT? dont tell my 67 that she thinks shes a sports car!!!HA

**70cst** · 07-19-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by yfz450_0569

I almost had my mind made up, I just wanted to ask around a little more, I didn't like most of the brakes I had seen and I just got my mind stuck on the baers after looking at them some more. Sorry for any trouble

No big deal...no trouble. Let us know how your breaks work out. Thats how we all learn.

ChevLoRay · 07-19-2008, 03:09 PM

If it has coils in the rear, you should know that the design is what NASCAR used on their race cars. With the proper braking, and a few suspension mods, it's gonna handle well. You know you'll have to lower it, right? Just be sure you do it correctly...with truck stuff.

468chvy · 07-19-2008, 03:56 PM

I agree with ChevLoRay, I've talked to alot of guys about changing rear suspension set ups, and most of them say, why?, the 4 link is probably the best geometric set-up out there in my opinion, all you need to do is make sure the trailing arms and the rear diff are solid, I run a big block, and 12" front discs, my truck will stop pretty quick, but unless you put a Corvette suspension under there, it will always handle "like" a truck, and that's what makes it fun, isn't it, just like leaving the gas tank behind the rear seat, I know I'm gonna get arguements on that one, but it worked 40+ years ago, might not be as safe, but nowdays what is?

yfz450_0569 · 07-20-2008, 11:03 AM

I ordered the pro-plus front with 6 piston calipers and 14" rotors (supposed to come out in a few weeks) and the rear track-plus with 2 piston calipers and 13" rotors. The trucks ride height will be about 5 inches and sitting on 22s rear and 20s front with a 4-link rear on airbags and about 500 to 600 hp 383 hopefully.

**steelhorse** · 07-20-2008, 11:27 AM

Sounds like fun,how about a build thread?

yfz450_0569 · 07-20-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by steelhorse

Sounds like fun,how about a build thread?

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07-18-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit for my '68 chevy? i want all around disc brake, and brakes that will stop when i want to stop, i'll pay maybe up to $2000 dollars or more if i get good ones that are worth it

07-18-2008, 01:21 PM	#2
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? Most of the board vendors carry them I think. Look under the Vendors section here. I got mine from ECE. Just got finished installing it, but haven't had time to check it out b/c my rear suspension is apart atm. Went on real easy. __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

07-18-2008, 01:32 PM	#3
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? I got my front end disc brake set from Classic Performance Products. I have not converted my rear drums. Also, Classic Industries offer both. __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

07-18-2008, 02:06 PM	#4
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? Early Classic has both front and rear kits.

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yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? are these all very good kits? i was thinking about a baer disc conversion kit... i want this truck to have very good cornering, and stop and go

07-18-2008, 02:27 PM	#6
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? i got mine from ECE as well very nice kit and people to deal with __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-18-2008, 05:20 PM	#10
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? I think Mahanian has one, he is a member on here and a vendor too I think! __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

07-18-2008, 08:10 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? Got my complete front kit from board vendor GMCPauls.com for about $475 with drop spindles. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-18-2008, 08:32 PM	#12
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? how about 1 from a donor truck 73 up. keep it factory and probably cheaper too

07-18-2008, 09:12 PM	#13
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? I think napa has them and if its napa its some real good stuff __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

07-18-2008, 10:32 PM	#14
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? i would give mahanian a check he was selling a brand new kit for really cheap! look in the for sale ads about 6 pages deep. he is a good guy. last i checked he was going to ship them back because he couldn't get a buyer here. i think he was asking around $1400 total (+/-) it was a very good kit. if serious please give him a pm.... good luck!!

07-18-2008, 10:54 PM	#15
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? I ordered me some baers now. The price is really high, but I hope they're worth it.

07-18-2008, 11:12 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? Sounds like you had your mind made up before asking the questions about disc brakes. No matter what you buy these trucks will handle like trucks and stop like trucks. Thats what they were meant to be. Don't expect these trucks to stop and handle like a sports car. JMHO. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-19-2008, 12:32 AM	#18
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? Did you buy both front and rear? Speedway sells emergency disc brake conversion for the rear 12 bolt for under $400.

07-19-2008, 03:09 PM	#21
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? If it has coils in the rear, you should know that the design is what NASCAR used on their race cars. With the proper braking, and a few suspension mods, it's gonna handle well. You know you'll have to lower it, right? Just be sure you do it correctly...with truck stuff. __________________ 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.



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07-19-2008, 03:56 PM	#22
468chvy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Menomonee Falls WI Posts: 14	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? I agree with ChevLoRay, I've talked to alot of guys about changing rear suspension set ups, and most of them say, why?, the 4 link is probably the best geometric set-up out there in my opinion, all you need to do is make sure the trailing arms and the rear diff are solid, I run a big block, and 12" front discs, my truck will stop pretty quick, but unless you put a Corvette suspension under there, it will always handle "like" a truck, and that's what makes it fun, isn't it, just like leaving the gas tank behind the rear seat, I know I'm gonna get arguements on that one, but it worked 40+ years ago, might not be as safe, but nowdays what is?

07-20-2008, 11:03 AM	#23
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? I ordered the pro-plus front with 6 piston calipers and 14" rotors (supposed to come out in a few weeks) and the rear track-plus with 2 piston calipers and 13" rotors. The trucks ride height will be about 5 inches and sitting on 22s rear and 20s front with a 4-link rear on airbags and about 500 to 600 hp 383 hopefully.

07-20-2008, 11:27 AM	#24
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: where can i get a good disc brake conversion kit? Sounds like fun,how about a build thread?

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