Summit rear disc conversion kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jlaird · 12-09-2008, 07:13 PM

Is the axle flange on the 1971-96 caprice/impala the same as the 12 bolt truck flange? I was looking at the summit catalog today and they have a rear disc brake conversion kit that has a 5x5 bolt pattern. The description says:

Disc Brake, Rear, 11.30 in. Diameter Rotors, 1-Piston Calipers, Parking Brake, Chevy, Caprice/Impala, Kit

The instructions also say its for a 10/12 bolt.

So I'm thinking unless the flange is different, this should work. It caught my eye because it is the least expensive kit I've seen to date at $479.00

Here is the link.

Scottshotrods · 12-09-2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

Is the axle flange on the 1971-96 caprice/impala the same as the 12 bolt truck flange? I was looking at the summit catalog today and they have a rear disc brake conversion kit that has a 5x5 bolt pattern. The description says:

Disc Brake, Rear, 11.30 in. Diameter Rotors, 1-Piston Calipers, Parking Brake, Chevy, Caprice/Impala, Kit

The instructions also say its for a 10/12 bolt.

So I'm thinking unless the flange is different, this should work. It caught my eye because it is the least expensive kit I've seen to date at $479.00

Here is the link.

josh we can beat that price, if interested pm me
or call the shop (805)485-0382
Justin

theyammieguy · 12-09-2008, 10:45 PM

These are "cheap" and made for our trucks.

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...me.php?cat=450

my67chevytruck · 12-09-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

josh we can beat that price, if interested pm me
or call the shop (805)485-0382
Justin

please share more details!

68 short step · 12-09-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

josh we can beat that price, if interested pm me
or call the shop (805)485-0382
Justin

dont be shy now, tell us more...

jlaird · 12-09-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

These are "cheap" and made for our trucks.

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...me.php?cat=450

yes, I was JUST looking at those. Some of these kits are new. I have not seen prices so low for these kits. Going rate for a rear disc conversion kit until now seemed to be $500-$650, but now I am seeing some new ones come out. Its about time!

There are two on performanceonline.com, one is $419 and the other is $449. The more expensive one caught my eye because the ebrake is hidden under the rotor.

Justin, thanks, I will contact you.

josh

Scottshotrods · 12-09-2008, 11:31 PM

we are about $10.00 under
summit.This price is only good for 67-72 members.
The kit is 100%complete
and 100%bolt on and even
has the rubber brake hoses
for your calipers.The price is there so lets see the orders .
Justin

66skylarkpost · 12-10-2008, 12:07 AM

if ypu dont want a parking brake and dont mind firguring out the little things ,look at stock car stuff . strong and a lot cheaper http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GM-COM...PACE,2000.html

*Shane* · 12-10-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

we are about $10.00 under
summit ... the price is there so lets see the orders .
Justin

What's with all the attitude? The guy only asked for a price ... sheesh.

Richard8971 · 12-10-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

What's with all the attitude? The guy only asked for a price ... sheesh.

VA72C10 · 12-10-2008, 01:31 AM

Could you source cross drilled rotors to use with that kit? If so, how much more?

jlaird · 12-10-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66skylarkpost

if ypu dont want a parking brake and dont mind firguring out the little things ,look at stock car stuff . strong and a lot cheaper http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GM-COM...PACE,2000.html

I need a e-brake to pass inspection in this lovely state of NY.

Shane, go easy on Justin. He is only on this board to help us guys out. I can positively say he would bend over backwards to assist us. All I'm saying is he didn't mean anything by that comment, I think it was just misinterpreted.

Ok, off soap box.

josh

theyammieguy · 01-26-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

we are about $10.00 under
summit.This price is only good for 67-72 members.
The kit is 100%complete
and 100%bolt on and even
has the rubber brake hoses
for your calipers.The price is there so lets see the orders .
Justin

Does you kit come with calipers? Will this kit work with 15"x8" rallies?

thirdstreettito · 01-26-2009, 07:45 PM

I had saved a link posted here a while back about a REALLY cheap disc conversion.

theyammieguy · 01-26-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I had saved a link posted here a while back about a REALLY cheap disc conversion.

Still got it?

thirdstreettito · 01-26-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Still got it?

I cant find it! I'm mad!

thirdstreettito · 01-26-2009, 11:16 PM

Found it!

http://www.builtbynotorious.com/dibrco.html

Lowest price I found in ALL my catalogs is $585, this is a DEAL!

*MonteSS454* · 01-27-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

we are about $10.00 under
summit.This price is only good for 67-72 members.
The kit is 100%complete
and 100%bolt on and even
has the rubber brake hoses
for your calipers.The price is there so lets see the orders .
Justin

Come with a 4 wheel disc proportioning valve?

theyammieguy · 01-27-2009, 08:57 AM

Sweet, thanks man. I can't my blackberry doesn't show the site well so I will look when I get home. Looks like its under 300 but can't tell if that is for the front or rear.

Skirkpat · 01-27-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Found it!

http://www.builtbynotorious.com/dibrco.html

Lowest price I found in ALL my catalogs is $585, this is a DEAL!

I am pretty sure that those are front discs, I do not see any way to mount?

theyammieguy · 01-27-2009, 08:44 PM

This Kit Includes: Rotors Calipers Bearings Seals Hoses Banjo Bolts Dust Caps Spindle Nuts/Washers Cotter Pins

Yup, those are front kits.

mr48chev · 01-27-2009, 10:18 PM

I did a search a few months ago when I was hunting disk brake pieces for the Dana 60 in my 71 GMC 3/4 ton and found this site which leads to a lot of others.
http://www.thefind.com/search?query=...+brackets&sess[local.active]=off

themikehyde · 01-27-2009, 11:36 PM

Anyone have any recommendation for a K10? I could not find any 6-lug conversions on any of the sites, with the emergency brake.

Thanks,
Mike

jlaird · 03-17-2009, 10:07 PM

Wow, the kit I linked to in the first post is now $389(all summit brand products are on sale), by far the least expensive rear disc conversion kit ever put together. After all the comments in this post, my original question was never answered. Is the flange the same as a car? If not, I'm thinking it doesnt even matter. I could make a bracket to fit, its just a flat piece of steel. Any input?

VA72C10 · 03-18-2009, 09:57 AM

ttt

12-09-2008, 07:13 PM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Summit rear disc conversion kit Is the axle flange on the 1971-96 caprice/impala the same as the 12 bolt truck flange? I was looking at the summit catalog today and they have a rear disc brake conversion kit that has a 5x5 bolt pattern. The description says: Disc Brake, Rear, 11.30 in. Diameter Rotors, 1-Piston Calipers, Parking Brake, Chevy, Caprice/Impala, Kit The instructions also say its for a 10/12 bolt. So I'm thinking unless the flange is different, this should work. It caught my eye because it is the least expensive kit I've seen to date at $479.00 Here is the link. Last edited by jlaird; 12-09-2008 at 07:14 PM.

12-09-2008, 10:45 PM	#3
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit These are "cheap" and made for our trucks. http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...me.php?cat=450 __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

12-09-2008, 11:31 PM	#7
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit we are about $10.00 under summit.This price is only good for 67-72 members. The kit is 100%complete and 100%bolt on and even has the rubber brake hoses for your calipers.The price is there so lets see the orders . Justin

12-10-2008, 12:07 AM	#8
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit if ypu dont want a parking brake and dont mind firguring out the little things ,look at stock car stuff . strong and a lot cheaper http://www.speedwaymotors.com/GM-COM...PACE,2000.html __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car

12-10-2008, 01:31 AM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit Could you source cross drilled rotors to use with that kit? If so, how much more? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-26-2009, 07:45 PM	#14
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit I had saved a link posted here a while back about a REALLY cheap disc conversion. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-26-2009, 11:16 PM	#17
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit Found it! http://www.builtbynotorious.com/dibrco.html Lowest price I found in ALL my catalogs is $585, this is a DEAL! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-27-2009, 08:57 AM	#19
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit Sweet, thanks man. I can't my blackberry doesn't show the site well so I will look when I get home. Looks like its under 300 but can't tell if that is for the front or rear. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

01-27-2009, 08:44 PM	#21
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit This Kit Includes: Rotors Calipers Bearings Seals Hoses Banjo Bolts Dust Caps Spindle Nuts/Washers Cotter Pins Yup, those are front kits. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

01-27-2009, 10:18 PM	#22
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,446	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit I did a search a few months ago when I was hunting disk brake pieces for the Dana 60 in my 71 GMC 3/4 ton and found this site which leads to a lot of others. http://www.thefind.com/search?query=...+brackets&sess[local.active]=off

01-27-2009, 11:36 PM	#23
themikehyde Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colonial Beach VA Posts: 28	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit Anyone have any recommendation for a K10? I could not find any 6-lug conversions on any of the sites, with the emergency brake. Thanks, Mike

03-17-2009, 10:07 PM	#24
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit Wow, the kit I linked to in the first post is now $389(all summit brand products are on sale), by far the least expensive rear disc conversion kit ever put together. After all the comments in this post, my original question was never answered. Is the flange the same as a car? If not, I'm thinking it doesnt even matter. I could make a bracket to fit, its just a flat piece of steel. Any input?

03-18-2009, 09:57 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Summit rear disc conversion kit ttt __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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