Age old brake question

[1980c-10 mybaby]

Looking for a complete kit to convert to disk brakes on my 1969 burban

rotors(bearings)
spindels
ball joints
calipers
brake booster (and prop valve)
out tie rod
inner


ive come to the conclusion ive done way to much research and im worried ill buy a kit based off price and not whats best for my application(street drive/ tow truck. will get a turbo 4.8lsx in march)

leaing towards willwood kit honestly

any help would be awesome

im leaning towards McGaughys pro 1 kit

[jocko]

staying 6 lug? planned wheel type (dia, etc)? This will drive your decision. If stock wheels, then you'll need 71 or newer steelies - 70 and earlier will rub the caliper. If aftermarket wheels, then you're probably fine. Easiest way is to convert to the 71-72 brake system. If you're thinking Wilwood and have a 4.8lsx planned, then I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess aftermarket big wheels? (could be wrong). That opens up all kinds of options for you - including Wilwood.

Personally, I like the POL (Performance OnLine) kits. Complete, good service, etc. CPP carries about anything you could imagine, but I haven't been bowled over by the service. If you want to go 5 lug, most of the above offer rear conversion axles so you can be 5 lug all the way around. I lean toward complete kits when I go the kit route. Personally, unless I'm going slalom racing (which I don't), I think the stock 71/72 front power brake system is more than sufficient for just about any build you can come up with. Beyond that is usually more show than go. Or, well, I guess I mean more show than stop.

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by 1980c-10 mybaby

Looking for a complete kit to convert to disk brakes on my 1969 burban

rotors(bearings)
spindels
ball joints
calipers
brake booster (and prop valve)
out tie rod
inner


ive come to the conclusion ive done way to much research and im worried ill buy a kit based off price and not whats best for my application(street drive/ tow truck. will get a turbo 4.8lsx in march)

leaing towards willwood kit honestly

any help would be awesome

im leaning towards McGaughys pro 1 kit

Try Early Classic Enterprises. A call to Stan on their tech line will likely help.

[cayce_brunswick-]

I bought the early classic enterprise kit last year. Breaks and drop kit with spindles with trac bar and sway bar. I did not have to make a single trip to the parts store. It includes everything and the quality is top notch. I talked to the tech line for 5 minutes just to be sure on a few things. I can not say enough good things about those guys.

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by jocko

staying 6 lug? planned wheel type (dia, etc)? This will drive your decision. If stock wheels, then you'll need 71 or newer steelies - 70 and earlier will rub the caliper. If aftermarket wheels, then you're probably fine. Easiest way is to convert to the 71-72 brake system. If you're thinking Wilwood and have a 4.8lsx planned, then I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess aftermarket big wheels? (could be wrong). That opens up all kinds of options for you - including Wilwood.

Personally, I like the POL (Performance OnLine) kits. Complete, good service, etc. CPP carries about anything you could imagine, but I haven't been bowled over by the service. If you want to go 5 lug, most of the above offer rear conversion axles so you can be 5 lug all the way around. I lean toward complete kits when I go the kit route. Personally, unless I'm going slalom racing (which I don't), I think the stock 71/72 front power brake system is more than sufficient for just about any build you can come up with. Beyond that is usually more show than go. Or, well, I guess I mean more show than stop.

I bought the POL kit just last month, it all looks great and is complete. Really enjoyed working with them.