6 lug disc brake info please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

akaboxer · 01-27-2010, 10:46 PM

hey , newbie to the thread , what parts do i need for doing disc brakes for a 1970 truck frontend? thanks for any input

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-28-2010, 06:15 AM

Are you trying to stay with 6 lug wheels or do you want to change out to 5 lug wheels?

Jim

akaboxer · 01-28-2010, 07:29 AM

i want to stay with the 6 lugs

MESS-HALL · 01-28-2010, 08:39 AM

Most people that switch to disc brakes want the 5 lug.........I havent' seen any infor on 6lug discs. Anyway, what's your boxer's name? I have two. A male and a female. Female (Silk) 6 years old and the male (A-K) is almost 4 years old......Luve me some Boxers.

^^Silk

^^AK ......like the gun.

72BlckButy · 01-28-2010, 09:27 AM

For the "most" part, you have to purchase the required parts brand new, as there's only one option for pulling parts and you will end up with a different bolt pattern than initially available on these trucks.

On my '69 I wanted to retain the original 6-lug setup so I called Early Classic Enterprises (spoke with Mark) and had a complete disc brake upgrade kit and lowering kit on its way. The kit included everything I needed except for brake fluid and bearing grease. Check out my build thread in my signature (Project: Blank Slate) I have a complete write up on installation.

Also, remember this.... when you add disc brakes to a 67-70 truck it will widen the front track width by 1.5" over all (.75" on each side). This explains why the offered a wider rearend from 71-72; to compensate for the disc brakes.

Here's a shot of my truck lowered with a 4.5/6" drop and 6-lug disc brake upgrade:

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Hottrucks · 01-28-2010, 10:04 AM

Cpp now offers a spindle kit that will accually narrow your wheel base....I know a long time coming....they will allow you to buy some parts locally ( I think it will save mostly because the parts are so heavy and shipping kills) but you are going to need the 6 lug disc from them also

akaboxer · 01-29-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MESS-HALL

Most people that switch to disc brakes want the 5 lug.........I havent' seen any infor on 6lug discs. Anyway, what's your boxer's name? I have two. A male and a female. Female (Silk) 6 years old and the male (A-K) is almost 4 years old......Luve me some Boxers.

^^Silk

^^AK ......like the gun.

my boxer name is j.d. short for jack daniel, i had a female also named roxy, she got hit by a car a few months ago. i love the boxer breed , you can have the worse day in the world and come home and the boxer just changes everything to smiles and fun. they are a awesome dog.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-29-2010, 06:35 AM

GMC Pauls has the 6 lug kits for converting your brakes.

www.gmcpauls.com

Jim

01-27-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
akaboxer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: brookwood,alabama Posts: 8	6 lug disc brake info please hey , newbie to the thread , what parts do i need for doing disc brakes for a 1970 truck frontend? thanks for any input

01-28-2010, 06:15 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 6 lug disc brake info please Are you trying to stay with 6 lug wheels or do you want to change out to 5 lug wheels? 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

01-28-2010, 07:29 AM	#3
akaboxer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: brookwood,alabama Posts: 8	Re: 6 lug disc brake info please i want to stay with the 6 lugs

01-28-2010, 08:39 AM	#4
MESS-HALL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Goshen, AR Posts: 150	Re: 6 lug disc brake info please Most people that switch to disc brakes want the 5 lug.........I havent' seen any infor on 6lug discs. Anyway, what's your boxer's name? I have two. A male and a female. Female (Silk) 6 years old and the male (A-K) is almost 4 years old......Luve me some Boxers. ^^Silk ^^AK ......like the gun. __________________ GROVE STREET CUSTOMS est. 2005 67' C10 LWB/350/T400 69' C10 SWB/454/T400 71' C10 LWB/383/ 72' C10 SWB/350/T350 15' Crew Silverado/6.2

01-28-2010, 09:27 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 6 lug disc brake info please For the "most" part, you have to purchase the required parts brand new, as there's only one option for pulling parts and you will end up with a different bolt pattern than initially available on these trucks. On my '69 I wanted to retain the original 6-lug setup so I called Early Classic Enterprises (spoke with Mark) and had a complete disc brake upgrade kit and lowering kit on its way. The kit included everything I needed except for brake fluid and bearing grease. Check out my build thread in my signature (Project: Blank Slate) I have a complete write up on installation. Also, remember this.... when you add disc brakes to a 67-70 truck it will widen the front track width by 1.5" over all (.75" on each side). This explains why the offered a wider rearend from 71-72; to compensate for the disc brakes. Here's a shot of my truck lowered with a 4.5/6" drop and 6-lug disc brake upgrade: __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-28-2010 at 09:39 AM.

01-28-2010, 10:04 AM	#6
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 6 lug disc brake info please Cpp now offers a spindle kit that will accually narrow your wheel base....I know a long time coming....they will allow you to buy some parts locally ( I think it will save mostly because the parts are so heavy and shipping kills) but you are going to need the 6 lug disc from them also __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

01-29-2010, 06:35 AM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: 6 lug disc brake info please GMC Pauls has the 6 lug kits for converting your brakes. www.gmcpauls.com 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 Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 01-29-2010 at 06:36 AM. Reason: spelling



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