McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pcmcobra · 06-18-2009, 07:19 PM

Came today. Looks pretty solid. A few scratched on bracket, nothing a little rattle can will not fix.

Came with brake hoses, ebrake and cables. Only issue is where rotor fits on axle flange will need to turned a bit to get it to go on, even the instructions say this. No big deal really.
Will update when I get the kit on.

LiveAnimals · 06-18-2009, 07:25 PM

Pretty slick, its going to make a big difference

menace121978 · 06-18-2009, 07:34 PM

sweet setup man. cant wait for mine

babyJay · 06-18-2009, 07:47 PM

Do they make this for 14 bolt? Where did you get it?

pcmcobra · 06-18-2009, 08:17 PM

I got it from stylintrucks for 539.00 shipped to my door.
Not sure if they make a 14bolt version.

thirdstreettito · 06-18-2009, 11:42 PM

Where is the new proportioning valve?

silvereagle07 · 06-19-2009, 07:21 AM

Looks like a nice setup. Does it come with backing plates and a prop valve? What has to be turned on the rotor, the hub hole?

pcmcobra · 06-19-2009, 02:09 PM

no prop valve, I gotta get one.
And yes the hub hole needs to be turned.

Eighty-6 · 06-19-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

Only issue is where rotor fits on axle flange will need to turned a bit to get it to go on, even the instructions say this. No big deal really.
Will update when I get the kit on.

If they know this I wonder why they just wouldn't fix it at the factory?

whiskeydented · 06-19-2009, 06:29 PM

I just bought the brackets for disc on a 14 bolt off of pirate4x4.com. The brackets I bought use all the front brake parts from a mid seventies chevy dana 44. I am swapping out my d44 for a d60 so for about 50 bucks I'll have rear discs.

pcmcobra · 06-19-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Eighty-6

If they know this I wonder why they just wouldn't fix it at the factory?

maybe 10 bolt flanges are a little smaller than 12 bolt? Dunno, too lazy to take the drums off my 10 bolt to find out. Rotors/axles are at machine shop now ...

**N2TRUX** · 06-21-2009, 09:18 AM

Do you have any idea what the rotors fit? Are they custom made for a conversion application, or OEM replacements? I see they are drilled for dual pattern. Any idea what the other pattern is?

pcmcobra · 06-21-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Do you have any idea what the rotors fit? Are they custom made for a conversion application, or OEM replacements? I see they are drilled for dual pattern. Any idea what the other pattern is?

Ken,
I am not sure if they are custom for mcgaughys kit or not. The other bolt hole pattern I believe is 4.75.

pcmcobra · 07-02-2009, 04:40 PM

Well, BAD NEWS.
guy called from machine shop today, so I went down there this afternoon.
Per directions, I knew the inside axle flange hole would need to be opened up a little, BUT, even with that the rotor will not sit flat on axle flange. You can either machine the inside of the rotor, or machine the outer flange of the axle, I did not want to do either, you would end needing to take almost 7/16 of material from one or the other, or split the difference, and hope the brackets and caliper line up. I called mcgaughys, and they verified this would need to be done, but it does not say this on their site or in directions(only machine rotor hole or shaft flange on end to get it to sit over flange.)
Anyway, after much frustration, I sent them back.
Seems like I will never get this rear end done.
So just an FYI for anyone interested in this brake kit.

menace121978 · 07-02-2009, 05:44 PM

damn buddy that is bad news... my kit from blackbirds arrived today and i got the brackets, rotor, and caliper on the driverside done. turned out real nice. you should call randy at blackbirds. i think he's putting together a 13" rear disc kit. real great guy to deal with... Dennis

pcmcobra · 07-02-2009, 06:04 PM

I might just do that!
thx
Post some pics..

menace121978 · 07-02-2009, 06:12 PM

just finished them up and me and wife are off to see public enemy. i'll post them up for you as soon as i get back. really happy w/ the look.

tvblazer78 · 07-02-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

Well, BAD NEWS.
guy called from machine shop today, so I went down there this afternoon.
Per directions, I knew the inside axle flange hole would need to be opened up a little, BUT, even with that the rotor will not sit flat on axle flange. You can either machine the inside of the rotor, or machine the outer flange of the axle, I did not want to do either, you would end needing to take almost 7/16 of material from one or the other, or split the difference, and hope the brackets and caliper line up. I called mcgaughys, and they verified this would need to be done, but it does not say this on their site or in directions(only machine rotor hole or shaft flange on end to get it to sit over flange.)
Anyway, after much frustration, I sent them back.
Seems like I will never get this rear end done.
So just an FYI for anyone interested in this brake kit.

Man that dose suck, sorry about that. They did look cool but that dose not help fi they do not work. Like Dennis said blackbirds kit works very well, that is what I used.

menace121978 · 07-02-2009, 11:45 PM

sorry took so long photobucket is sloooow tonight. as promised....
here is how the kit looks. keep in mind that this is the non e brake kit w/ 11 5/8" (about) rotors.

i grinded down the casting for a smooth finish.

3r!c84 · 07-03-2009, 11:41 AM

menace121978

did u do a flip kit on that

pcmcobra · 07-03-2009, 12:24 PM

looks good!

menace121978 · 07-03-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

menace121978

did u do a flip kit on that

yep.

menace121978 · 07-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

looks good!

thanks man... hopefully they stop as good as they look!

spr85gmc · 07-03-2009, 08:14 PM

more info on the set up truck looks sick...

boatpuller · 07-03-2009, 08:31 PM

that sucks cobra........hopefully you'll have no prob on the return and then get that blackbird setup,it look's nice.good work menace.i like it.

06-18-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived Came today. Looks pretty solid. A few scratched on bracket, nothing a little rattle can will not fix. Came with brake hoses, ebrake and cables. Only issue is where rotor fits on axle flange will need to turned a bit to get it to go on, even the instructions say this. No big deal really. Will update when I get the kit on. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

06-18-2009, 07:25 PM	#2
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived Pretty slick, its going to make a big difference __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

06-18-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived sweet setup man. cant wait for mine __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

06-18-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived Do they make this for 14 bolt? Where did you get it? __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-18-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived I got it from stylintrucks for 539.00 shipped to my door. Not sure if they make a 14bolt version. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

06-18-2009, 11:42 PM	#6
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06-19-2009, 07:21 AM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived Looks like a nice setup. Does it come with backing plates and a prop valve? What has to be turned on the rotor, the hub hole? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-19-2009, 02:09 PM	#8
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived no prop valve, I gotta get one. And yes the hub hole needs to be turned. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

06-19-2009, 06:29 PM	#10
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived I just bought the brackets for disc on a 14 bolt off of pirate4x4.com. The brackets I bought use all the front brake parts from a mid seventies chevy dana 44. I am swapping out my d44 for a d60 so for about 50 bucks I'll have rear discs.

06-21-2009, 09:18 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived Do you have any idea what the rotors fit? Are they custom made for a conversion application, or OEM replacements? I see they are drilled for dual pattern. Any idea what the other pattern is? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-02-2009, 04:40 PM	#14
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived Well, BAD NEWS. guy called from machine shop today, so I went down there this afternoon. Per directions, I knew the inside axle flange hole would need to be opened up a little, BUT, even with that the rotor will not sit flat on axle flange. You can either machine the inside of the rotor, or machine the outer flange of the axle, I did not want to do either, you would end needing to take almost 7/16 of material from one or the other, or split the difference, and hope the brackets and caliper line up. I called mcgaughys, and they verified this would need to be done, but it does not say this on their site or in directions(only machine rotor hole or shaft flange on end to get it to sit over flange.) Anyway, after much frustration, I sent them back. Seems like I will never get this rear end done. So just an FYI for anyone interested in this brake kit. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

07-02-2009, 05:44 PM	#15
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived damn buddy that is bad news... my kit from blackbirds arrived today and i got the brackets, rotor, and caliper on the driverside done. turned out real nice. you should call randy at blackbirds. i think he's putting together a 13" rear disc kit. real great guy to deal with... Dennis __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-02-2009, 06:04 PM	#16
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived I might just do that! thx Post some pics.. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

07-02-2009, 06:12 PM	#17
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived just finished them up and me and wife are off to see public enemy. i'll post them up for you as soon as i get back. really happy w/ the look. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-02-2009, 11:45 PM	#19
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived sorry took so long photobucket is sloooow tonight. as promised.... here is how the kit looks. keep in mind that this is the non e brake kit w/ 11 5/8" (about) rotors. i grinded down the casting for a smooth finish. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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07-03-2009, 11:41 AM	#20
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived menace121978 did u do a flip kit on that __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-03-2009, 12:24 PM	#21
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived looks good! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

07-03-2009, 08:14 PM	#24
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07-03-2009, 08:31 PM	#25
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived that sucks cobra........hopefully you'll have no prob on the return and then get that blackbird setup,it look's nice.good work menace.i like it. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

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