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silver7 · 10-07-2009, 01:01 PM

Hey fellas, I need some help. I am looking to replace my rear drum and front disc brakes with a new set from SSBC. My truck is a 71 C10 converted into a 4x4 with 6 lug axles and a dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear. SSBC says the closest they have is a set for 73-87 chevy trucks.

My question is how difficult a swap would it be for me to go with these brakes? Anything to be concerned about? Any help is much appreciated.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-07-2009, 08:18 PM

The 73 up rotors will work but they have larger wheel bearings and you would have to go with the 73 up stub axles. Could become expensive!

The rear drums should be ok if they are the same width.

Jim

Eichorst69 · 10-07-2009, 08:23 PM

Check with www.brakeperformance.com

You could consider swapping to rear disk as well.

silver7 · 10-07-2009, 09:57 PM

This is good stuff guys. Thanks!

10-07-2009, 01:01 PM	#1
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Please help -71 chevy brake question Hey fellas, I need some help. I am looking to replace my rear drum and front disc brakes with a new set from SSBC. My truck is a 71 C10 converted into a 4x4 with 6 lug axles and a dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear. SSBC says the closest they have is a set for 73-87 chevy trucks. My question is how difficult a swap would it be for me to go with these brakes? Anything to be concerned about? Any help is much appreciated.

10-07-2009, 08:18 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Please help -71 chevy brake question The 73 up rotors will work but they have larger wheel bearings and you would have to go with the 73 up stub axles. Could become expensive! The rear drums should be ok if they are the same width. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

10-07-2009, 08:23 PM	#3
Eichorst69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 158	Re: Please help -71 chevy brake question Check with www.brakeperformance.com You could consider swapping to rear disk as well.

10-07-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: Please help -71 chevy brake question This is good stuff guys. Thanks!



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