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Vertical Smile · 02-16-2011, 10:59 AM

I have a '79 I'm looking to convert to disk rear & front.
Does anybody have a great source for finding complete packages?
I would like something nice because you can really see the Rotors & calipers through the 20" rims I'm going with.

Thanks!

**N2TRUX** · 02-16-2011, 11:36 AM

Vertical Smile your truck should have front disc brakes so I assume you are looking for something larger. I suggest you look at Classic Performance Parts (CPP) or McGaughys. CPP is a forum Vendor, and we have a few McGaughys distributors here too. Take a look in our Vendor Marketplace or Suspension Marketplace for the best deals available.

smashingchuck · 02-16-2011, 01:05 PM

Do you want to stick with 12" rotors, and do you need a parking brake?
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John Gilbert · 02-16-2011, 02:05 PM

Here's a link to the 4-wheel disc install we did on my '79.

If you really want to go ape****, there's the 16-inch Alston-Wilwood setup like on my '73, that's archived on CCT's tech.

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...des/index.html

**N2TRUX** · 02-16-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John Gilbert

.....if you really want to go ape****, there's the 16-inch Alston-Wilwood setup like on my '73, that's archived on CCT's tech

Those brakes are insane. I cant imagine how crazy they are to use.
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02-16-2011, 10:59 AM	#1
Vertical Smile Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dracut Ma Posts: 11	Looking for complete front & Rear Disk brake kit. I have a '79 I'm looking to convert to disk rear & front. Does anybody have a great source for finding complete packages? I would like something nice because you can really see the Rotors & calipers through the 20" rims I'm going with. Thanks!

02-16-2011, 11:36 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Looking for complete front & Rear Disk brake kit. Vertical Smile your truck should have front disc brakes so I assume you are looking for something larger. I suggest you look at Classic Performance Parts (CPP) or McGaughys. CPP is a forum Vendor, and we have a few McGaughys distributors here too. Take a look in our Vendor Marketplace or Suspension Marketplace for the best deals available. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-16-2011, 01:05 PM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Looking for complete front & Rear Disk brake kit. Do you want to stick with 12" rotors, and do you need a parking brake? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-16-2011, 02:05 PM	#4
John Gilbert Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Placentia, California Posts: 567	Re: Looking for complete front & Rear Disk brake kit. Here's a link to the 4-wheel disc install we did on my '79. If you really want to go ape****, there's the 16-inch Alston-Wilwood setup like on my '73, that's archived on CCT's tech. http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...des/index.html



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