Rear disc brake conversion question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tdrcreyn4 · 05-02-2015, 12:45 PM

I have a 1969 K20 with the 8 Lug Eaton rear end. Is there / can you convert to rear disc brakes for this set up?

Thanks.

Tdrcreyn4 · 05-05-2015, 08:39 AM

bump....any thoughts?

Saclandman · 05-05-2015, 10:18 AM

Yes, Ruff Stuff Specialties makes an adapter bracket that bolts on to the Eaton HO52.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/EHO5272.html

You can then use the front disc calipers and rotors off a 71 and up. Not sure how the e-brake would work though.

Tdrcreyn4 · 05-05-2015, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saclandman

Yes, Ruff Stuff Specialties makes an adapter bracket that bolts on to the Eaton HO52.
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/EHO5272.html

You can then use the front disc calipers and rotors off a 71 and up. Not sure how the e-brake would work though.

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**lolife99** · 05-05-2015, 11:43 AM

http://www.lugnut4x4.com/

USAF · 05-06-2019, 01:43 PM

That looks like a good kit lowlife99. Here's another but more expensive. I'll decide today which one to order for my 72 K20. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R2053.html

Original poster, did you ever accomplish this?

406flyfish · 05-06-2019, 10:58 PM

I helped install the kit from lugnut 4x4 a month ago. On a c20 it was way better than my cpp kit for my c10. I would recommend lugnut 4x4.

05-02-2015, 12:45 PM	#1
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	Rear disc brake conversion question I have a 1969 K20 with the 8 Lug Eaton rear end. Is there / can you convert to rear disc brakes for this set up? Thanks.

05-05-2015, 08:39 AM	#2
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	Re: Rear disc brake conversion question bump....any thoughts?

05-05-2015, 10:18 AM	#3
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Rear disc brake conversion question Yes, Ruff Stuff Specialties makes an adapter bracket that bolts on to the Eaton HO52. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/...g/EHO5272.html You can then use the front disc calipers and rotors off a 71 and up. Not sure how the e-brake would work though. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

05-05-2015, 11:43 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Rear disc brake conversion question http://www.lugnut4x4.com/ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-06-2019, 01:43 PM	#6
USAF Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Cayuga Wisconsin Posts: 34	Re: Rear disc brake conversion question That looks like a good kit lowlife99. Here's another but more expensive. I'll decide today which one to order for my 72 K20. http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R2053.html Original poster, did you ever accomplish this? __________________ 1972 K20 2004 Chevy Aveo 2011 BMW X5 Diesel 2018 Chevy Silverado Diesel U.S. Air Force Retired - 1983-2017

05-06-2019, 10:58 PM	#7
406flyfish Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montana Posts: 29	Re: Rear disc brake conversion question I helped install the kit from lugnut 4x4 a month ago. On a c20 it was way better than my cpp kit for my c10. I would recommend lugnut 4x4.



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