Best Disc Brake Conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69ROTROD · 01-27-2009, 12:07 PM

So I am deploying to Bahrain in December and after a lengthy talk with the wife, I have approval to get my truck into "daily driver" status instead of buying a new truck when I get back.

I want to start a build list with approximate costs associated.
The truck already has a GM Goodwrench 350 with a Rochester quadra jet and flowtech headers. So that is pretty good.

I am seeking your wisdom with my plans...here is what I have currently.

1. Power disc brake conversion
2. Replace all brake lines
3. Professional exhaust (mines all clamps and cherry bombs)
4. Rebuild/refresh tranny (I am doing a filter/gasket change this spring but may want it pulled to do more when I get back)
5. Read diff inspection/flush.
6. Rear brake shoes/drums.
7. Radio install

I have thought of adding power steering but I am not sure what the cost would be...

Thanks for any advice you can give. I would also love to hear about any vendors that you recommend.

-Drew

hounddogs! · 01-27-2009, 12:16 PM

Filters
Fuel lines
Flush gas tank
Tires

You ought to be able to get used PS parts here for $200. Another $60 at NAPA will get you fresh hydraulic lines and a v-belt.

PDB isn't real high on my project list. For a DD, I'm more about will it start outside reliably, does it have defrost and do the headlights work?

69ROTROD · 01-27-2009, 12:35 PM

Good call on the tires and fuel lines...I will definitely add those.

Headlights work and the only filter that needs to be replaced is the tranny.

Would it be worth doing a gas tank relocation?

I really want to do the disc brakes after I drove it from FL to Northern VA and had to deal with some DC area traffic. I don't want to have to constantly ride in the left or right lane in case I have to ditch b/c some prick cut me off...

If it helps, I am trying to keep this in the $7-8K range.

Tx Firefighter · 01-27-2009, 12:43 PM

If you want the best disc brake kit, Early Classic is your source. The other source is CPP, but lots of folks on here have complained about their lack of customer service, missing hardware, and other issues. There is none of that foolishness with Early Classic.

**steelhorse** · 01-27-2009, 01:24 PM

You can go to a boneyard and get the whole spindle setup from a 73-87.You will need to use the ball joints/tie rod from whatever year you get.

PanelDeland · 01-27-2009, 06:04 PM

If you plan on lowering it you may want to check into getting a kit.The cost to rebuild calipers,replace rotors and so forth may be more than a kit.You probably need to evaluate your front suspension to determine how much will need to be replaced.

texanidiot25 · 01-27-2009, 06:13 PM

73-87 conversion bits:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317654

heavy71chevy · 01-27-2009, 06:39 PM

Not trying to hijack but whats bone yard 73-97 front ends usally go for....Ive thought about it before and just wasnt sure what the going rate is

texanidiot25 · 01-27-2009, 09:03 PM

Varies by yard. But Scoti did the full crossmember swap for under 500

01-27-2009, 12:07 PM	#1
69ROTROD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 242	Best Disc Brake Conversion So I am deploying to Bahrain in December and after a lengthy talk with the wife, I have approval to get my truck into "daily driver" status instead of buying a new truck when I get back. I want to start a build list with approximate costs associated. The truck already has a GM Goodwrench 350 with a Rochester quadra jet and flowtech headers. So that is pretty good. I am seeking your wisdom with my plans...here is what I have currently. 1. Power disc brake conversion 2. Replace all brake lines 3. Professional exhaust (mines all clamps and cherry bombs) 4. Rebuild/refresh tranny (I am doing a filter/gasket change this spring but may want it pulled to do more when I get back) 5. Read diff inspection/flush. 6. Rear brake shoes/drums. 7. Radio install I have thought of adding power steering but I am not sure what the cost would be... Thanks for any advice you can give. I would also love to hear about any vendors that you recommend. -Drew __________________ 1972 C/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW ADDITION!! 1969 C/10 LWB (Gone to greener pastures) 2006 Cadillac SRX http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303768

01-27-2009, 12:16 PM	#2
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 889	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion Filters Fuel lines Flush gas tank Tires You ought to be able to get used PS parts here for $200. Another $60 at NAPA will get you fresh hydraulic lines and a v-belt. PDB isn't real high on my project list. For a DD, I'm more about will it start outside reliably, does it have defrost and do the headlights work? __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0 Last edited by hounddogs!; 01-27-2009 at 12:21 PM.

01-27-2009, 12:35 PM	#3
69ROTROD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 242	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion Good call on the tires and fuel lines...I will definitely add those. Headlights work and the only filter that needs to be replaced is the tranny. Would it be worth doing a gas tank relocation? I really want to do the disc brakes after I drove it from FL to Northern VA and had to deal with some DC area traffic. I don't want to have to constantly ride in the left or right lane in case I have to ditch b/c some prick cut me off... If it helps, I am trying to keep this in the $7-8K range. __________________ 1972 C/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW ADDITION!! 1969 C/10 LWB (Gone to greener pastures) 2006 Cadillac SRX http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303768

01-27-2009, 12:43 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion If you want the best disc brake kit, Early Classic is your source. The other source is CPP, but lots of folks on here have complained about their lack of customer service, missing hardware, and other issues. There is none of that foolishness with Early Classic. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-27-2009, 01:24 PM	#5
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion You can go to a boneyard and get the whole spindle setup from a 73-87.You will need to use the ball joints/tie rod from whatever year you get.

01-27-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion If you plan on lowering it you may want to check into getting a kit.The cost to rebuild calipers,replace rotors and so forth may be more than a kit.You probably need to evaluate your front suspension to determine how much will need to be replaced. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-27-2009, 06:13 PM	#7
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion 73-87 conversion bits: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317654

01-27-2009, 06:39 PM	#8
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion Not trying to hijack but whats bone yard 73-97 front ends usally go for....Ive thought about it before and just wasnt sure what the going rate is __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

01-27-2009, 09:03 PM	#9
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Best Disc Brake Conversion Varies by yard. But Scoti did the full crossmember swap for under 500



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