1.25" VS. 1" brakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotrod_991 · 12-03-2013, 08:50 PM

I have a 77 c10 with 1.25" rotors and am looking for a set of drop spindles.

Mt friend has some but they are for 1" rotors. what all would I need to take off his truck to use those spindles on mine? Thank you

Ziegelsteinfaust · 12-04-2013, 12:40 AM

You will need the rotors, calipers, and bearings. Before I decided on my C20 I was thinking of converting a C10 to 4x4.75 to use common car wheels. I think the rotor was from a 1LE Camaro that worked with the standard truck bearings.

mgchevyparts · 12-04-2013, 01:07 AM

Why go through all that for less braking? Just buy a set of new drop spindles (1.25" type) and be done with it. Better yet, just cut the coils and don't buy anything.

hotrod_991 · 12-04-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

Why go through all that for less braking? Just buy a set of new drop spindles (1.25" type) and be done with it. Better yet, just cut the coils and don't buy anything.

I already have 2" drop coils so no cutty cutty here lol

hotrod_991 · 12-04-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

You will need the rotors, calipers, and bearings. Before I decided on my C20 I was thinking of converting a C10 to 4x4.75 to use common car wheels. I think the rotor was from a 1LE Camaro that worked with the standard truck bearings.

so then if i just take his whole loaded spindles I should be fine, including the caliper. it is all still together

Jonboy · 12-04-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod_991

so then if i just take his whole loaded spindles I should be fine, including the caliper. it is all still together

Yep.

MalibuSSwagon · 12-04-2013, 10:50 AM

Is there any real braking difference between the two?

mgchevyparts · 12-04-2013, 11:00 AM

Big braking difference once you start to get the brakes (rotors) hot. The much thicker 1.25" will outlast the thinner one and not fade

KQQL IT · 12-04-2013, 11:09 AM

Put 1" rotors on a 1ton swap. Been together for a year.

MalibuSSwagon · 12-04-2013, 11:09 AM

Good to know. My next step is upgrade the brakes and add drop spindles.

tony58 · 12-04-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Put 1" rotors on a 1ton swap. Been together for a year.

Yea, and guys put 13" spokes on duallys, doesn't make it right

A 1 ton with light duty brakes will be fine if you never use it as a 1 ton.

KQQL IT · 12-05-2013, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tony58

Yea, and guys put 13" spokes on duallys, doesn't make it right

A 1 ton with light duty brakes will be fine if you never use it as a 1 ton.

Ha and a 10 bolt. Nope just a pick up truck.
1" rotor is just fine.

hotrod_991 · 12-07-2013, 11:21 AM

mine is a show truck/weekend toy so wont be used as a truck or abused so I think the 1" should do me just fine

12-03-2013, 08:50 PM	#1
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	1.25" VS. 1" brakes I have a 77 c10 with 1.25" rotors and am looking for a set of drop spindles. Mt friend has some but they are for 1" rotors. what all would I need to take off his truck to use those spindles on mine? Thank you __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

12-04-2013, 12:40 AM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,567	Re: 1.25" VS. 1" brakes You will need the rotors, calipers, and bearings. Before I decided on my C20 I was thinking of converting a C10 to 4x4.75 to use common car wheels. I think the rotor was from a 1LE Camaro that worked with the standard truck bearings.

12-04-2013, 01:07 AM	#3
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: 1.25" VS. 1" brakes Why go through all that for less braking? Just buy a set of new drop spindles (1.25" type) and be done with it. Better yet, just cut the coils and don't buy anything. __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

12-04-2013, 10:50 AM	#7
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,589	Re: 1.25" VS. 1" brakes Is there any real braking difference between the two? __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

12-04-2013, 11:00 AM	#8
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: 1.25" VS. 1" brakes Big braking difference once you start to get the brakes (rotors) hot. The much thicker 1.25" will outlast the thinner one and not fade __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

12-04-2013, 11:09 AM	#9
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,161	Re: 1.25" VS. 1" brakes Put 1" rotors on a 1ton swap. Been together for a year. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-04-2013, 11:09 AM	#10
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,589	Re: 1.25" VS. 1" brakes Good to know. My next step is upgrade the brakes and add drop spindles. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

12-07-2013, 11:21 AM	#13
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: 1.25" VS. 1" brakes mine is a show truck/weekend toy so wont be used as a truck or abused so I think the 1" should do me just fine __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint



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