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classicchevy70 · 03-30-2004, 11:54 PM

I would like to know if any body makes a five lug disk brake conversion for 70 model c/10 where you don't have to replace your spindles. I'm new to the forum and any help would be apreciated.

Low69CST · 03-31-2004, 12:06 AM

I've never seen one that you don't replace your spindle. You can get a disc brake spindle to fit all your 70 model ball joints and tie rods in either stock height or 2.5" drop.

Joe67 · 03-31-2004, 09:35 AM

Everything I've read, you can't use drum brake spindles with disc brakes...

Blue Beard · 03-31-2004, 09:46 AM

If someone came up with that setup they could corner the market....

Putter · 03-31-2004, 11:10 AM

Well, there is one out there, if I am reading it correctly. It is on the www.chevyduty.com website. Part number 71-977C5. If you enter this part number in the SEARCH box, you can read it for yourself. This is the description (the site has pictures, too)

Our Price: $799.95
Quantity
Our complete conversion kit allows you to change your 6-lug drum brakes to the more commonly used 5 on 4 3/4 disc brakes. A wheel change is required, but most enthusiast want to step up to the popular 5-lug setup anyway. Your stock spindle is retained and you get the increased performance of disc brakes. Kit includes rotors, caliper brackets, bearings, seals, spindle nuts, dust caps, banjo bolts, brake holes, brake booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and mounting hardware.

(*No Free Shipping-These kits are heavy-Shipping Costs range from $30-$80 per kit depending on your delivery area)

Part # 71-977C5

krue · 03-31-2004, 08:38 PM

The drawback is that it is a car lug pattern and components, may not be stout enough for our trucks.

Low69CST · 03-31-2004, 08:51 PM

I agree with krue, why would you want a car pattern on the front, go to ECE, get the spindles and get a set of 6 lug rotors to match your rear pattern. ECE is expensive, but they have quality unlike anything i've seen.

Blue Beard · 03-31-2004, 10:47 PM

5 on 5 is standard Chevy truck pattern....need something for them...

Putter · 04-01-2004, 11:25 AM

Okay folks....settle down. Read from the beginning.....NO ONE mentioned a particular bolt pattern. I supplied the requested information. Ask for general info, get a general answer. To me, standard pattern is 6-lug anyways. Next.

Low69CST · 04-01-2004, 01:46 PM

Settle down? I'm settled, just supplying opinion that he may not think about. Ever bought anything expensive and wish you hadn't a week later?

krue · 04-01-2004, 01:56 PM

No worries neighbor, just adding info. No such thing as too much info is there?

Putter · 04-01-2004, 02:16 PM

I'm okay now. I finally had time to eat my Cheerios. I have bought many-an-item that I wish I had waited on or not bought at all. If I make it 'till Friday afternoon, I will be all better

classicchevy70 · 04-05-2004, 10:05 PM

thanks for the help, I'm going to swap out my six lugs for five in the rear so I can run the rims I want

03-30-2004, 11:54 PM	#1
classicchevy70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chester, southcarolina Posts: 9	five lug disk brake conversion I would like to know if any body makes a five lug disk brake conversion for 70 model c/10 where you don't have to replace your spindles. I'm new to the forum and any help would be apreciated.

03-31-2004, 12:06 AM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I've never seen one that you don't replace your spindle. You can get a disc brake spindle to fit all your 70 model ball joints and tie rods in either stock height or 2.5" drop. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

03-31-2004, 09:35 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Everything I've read, you can't use drum brake spindles with disc brakes... __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-31-2004, 09:46 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	If someone came up with that setup they could corner the market.... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

03-31-2004, 11:10 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Well, there is one out there, if I am reading it correctly. It is on the www.chevyduty.com website. Part number 71-977C5. If you enter this part number in the SEARCH box, you can read it for yourself. This is the description (the site has pictures, too) Our Price: $799.95 Quantity Our complete conversion kit allows you to change your 6-lug drum brakes to the more commonly used 5 on 4 3/4 disc brakes. A wheel change is required, but most enthusiast want to step up to the popular 5-lug setup anyway. Your stock spindle is retained and you get the increased performance of disc brakes. Kit includes rotors, caliper brackets, bearings, seals, spindle nuts, dust caps, banjo bolts, brake holes, brake booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and mounting hardware. (No Free Shipping-These kits are heavy-Shipping Costs range from $30-$80 per kit depending on your delivery area) Part # 71-977C5 Attached Images __________________ There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-31-2004, 08:38 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	The drawback is that it is a car lug pattern and components, may not be stout enough for our trucks. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-31-2004, 08:51 PM	#7
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I agree with krue, why would you want a car pattern on the front, go to ECE, get the spindles and get a set of 6 lug rotors to match your rear pattern. ECE is expensive, but they have quality unlike anything i've seen. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

03-31-2004, 10:47 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	5 on 5 is standard Chevy truck pattern....need something for them... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-01-2004, 11:25 AM	#9
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Okay folks....settle down. Read from the beginning.....NO ONE mentioned a particular bolt pattern. I supplied the requested information. Ask for general info, get a general answer. To me, standard pattern is 6-lug anyways. Next. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-01-2004, 01:46 PM	#10
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Settle down? I'm settled, just supplying opinion that he may not think about. Ever bought anything expensive and wish you hadn't a week later? __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

04-01-2004, 01:56 PM	#11
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	No worries neighbor, just adding info. No such thing as too much info is there? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-01-2004, 02:16 PM	#12
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I'm okay now. I finally had time to eat my Cheerios. I have bought many-an-item that I wish I had waited on or not bought at all. If I make it 'till Friday afternoon, I will be all better __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

04-05-2004, 10:05 PM	#13
classicchevy70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chester, southcarolina Posts: 9	thanks for the help, I'm going to swap out my six lugs for five in the rear so I can run the rims I want



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