Disk brake conversion

[custom10nut]

I’m wanting to do a Disc Brake conversion on my 70 C-10, but would like to maintain my stock spindles and Six Lug pattern.
Does CCP still offer a kit that will fit my Factory Spindles?
If I have to, I’ll go to the new spindles, but then I’ll need to replace my tie Rod ends.

[RustyPile]

Have you contacted CCP with your questions?? They would best know the answers.

[lolife99]

Edited my post:
There is a kit for stock spindles.
See the next post.
I always use drop spindles, so I always change them out.


You will need to switch to a disc brake spindle.

Most all spindle companies sell a stock height or drop spindle.
Make sure you get the 63-70 conversion spindles and you can use your stock1970 tie rods and ball joints.
Use CPP aftermarket rotors and you will be good.
To me,… this is the EASIEST way to accomplish what you want.

[72c20customcamper]

Here you go . Not CCP but I’ve heard nothing bad about this kit
Edit : If memory serves me I believe 70s Monty Carlo backing plates work with little modifications
https://ssbc-usa.com/products/new-di...rotors-a126-71

[loudchevy]

I ordered the CCP kit for my 70 C10 disc swap. I installed the spindles, rotors, calipers months ago and just started plumbing the lines this week. As long as you have to do the spindle swap, you might as well do new tie rods and new ball joints while you have it torn apart IMO (unless you just recently replaced them).

The one issue I ran into last night was the front rubber brake lines for the discs have a 3/8-24 female connection. The new inline tube stainless steel brake line kit I bought has 7/16-24 male fittings for the front lines. I'm not sure what the stock size is on the 70 with drums up front since those are long gone and trashed in my case, just something to verify when ordering/installing. You may need some adapter fittings.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Here you go . Not CCP but I’ve heard nothing bad about this kit

https://ssbc-usa.com/products/new-di...rotors-a126-71

I stand corrected.
I didn’t know this kit existed.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I stand corrected.
I didn’t know this kit existed.

I leaning towards this kit for the 68 since the front end has been completely rebuilt with 3 inch drop springs and I’m happy with it .

[Rust_never_sleeps]

I DO know CPP have kits that don't require '73-type rod ends,
Leeds makes the type with adapters for drum spindles(which they call "spindle mount" kits), but maybe only for passenger cars

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/c...ckup/year/1970

[LNP]

I changed my 69 over to disc brakes from CCP and didnt have to change tie rods. I installed new spindles from them as well. First spindles were stock height then realizing I was an idiot for that day I ordered the drop spindles so I paid too much but did use the same tie rods on both sets.

[samert111]

I just did this conversion to my 68 C10. I ordered this SSBC kit from Summit.
This kit is based on 88-98 GM 1500 truck parts. The pads and calipers are stock items but
unfortunately, the rotor ID's are special machined by the supplier due to the larger hub mounting diameter on our trucks.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/TSB-A126-8

It's the non-power brake kit because it was plug and play with my current brake booster. I eliminated the OEM fluid dist block and plumbed the rear brake adjustable valve directly to the rear brake line coming off the original dist block. The downside to doing this is there is no place for the brake lite switch wire.

All I had to do was fab up the 2 lines from the MC to the original front and rear brake lines.

The only issue I ran into was that there is a 3/16" spacer provided that goes on the spindle first to shim out the rotor to clear the caliper mounting bracket bolt from rubbing on the rotor inner face. So when I installed the inner bearing seals in the rotors I had to leave them setting out of the hub more to compensate for the spacer so the seal will ride on the hub bearing seal surface.

Also, The brake lines are a bit too long and can rub on the tire or wheel but all I had to do was rotate the brake line end in the holding bracket until the lines didn't rub with wheels turned to lock.

The only thing I didn't like was the brake backing plates are not included in the kit. I tried to find something that would work but only found someone here on the forum modified a set of 67-70 Chevelle backing plates to work.
See attached photo.

[72SB]

There are adapter fittings for brake lines made by Earls, Russell, etc for a few $ if you hard lines do not match thread/pitch of the conversion kit MC/PV

[custom10nut]

Originally Posted by LNP

I changed my 69 over to disc brakes from CCP and didnt have to change tie rods. I installed new spindles from them as well. First spindles were stock height then realizing I was an idiot for that day I ordered the drop spindles so I paid too much but did use the same tie rods on both sets.

Yes. I contacted CCP through Summit, and they confirmed this, also I like that the lugs are stock 7/16 size.(another kit I was looking at had 1/2 inch studs)
I’m going to order the conversion kit that has the spindles, rotors, calipers, etc.
I already have everything else (Booster, Master Cylinder, proportioning block, and all the lines), so it’ll be a pretty easy swap.
Now all I have to do is find the time to do it.

[dmjlambert]

What wheels are you going to change to?

[Danyo492]

Little Shop MFG will have you covered. I'm planning on going with them and converting over to 5 lug.

https://www.littleshopmfg.com/c10/