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cles64 · 07-31-2010, 05:43 PM

what options are there for putting rear disc brakes on my 64? I would rather not spend $600 bucks at one time for a aftermarket kit. There has got to be something that will swap from the junkyard. I already have 5x5 lug axles.

19GMC63 · 07-31-2010, 06:32 PM

Check out the parts board.... Captainfab makes some pretty cool and affordable conversion brackets. I believe he offers a couple different types of brackets, one for camaro calipers, one impala SS calipers, and one for calipers from most GM passenger cars in the 70s and 80s, including 3rd gen f-body calipers with e-brake. So all you would need to do is some shopping at the junkyard.

This is what I plan on doing once I have the funds to do so.

**Captainfab** · 08-01-2010, 12:56 AM

Here is a link to one of my threads. Go to post #32 for a listing of the total prices involved in all 3 of the conversion brackets that I sell. Let me know which one you would like to get.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=398352

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Originally Posted by cles64

what options are there for putting rear disc brakes on my 64? I would rather not spend $600 bucks at one time for a aftermarket kit. There has got to be something that will swap from the junkyard. I already have 5x5 lug axles.

Thanks for the recomendation Andrew

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Originally Posted by 19GMC63

Check out the parts board.... Captainfab makes some pretty cool and affordable conversion brackets. I believe he offers a couple different types of brackets, one for camaro calipers, one impala SS calipers, and one for calipers from most GM passenger cars in the 70s and 80s, including 3rd gen f-body calipers with e-brake. So all you would need to do is some shopping at the junkyard.

This is what I plan on doing once I have the funds to do so.

cles64 · 08-01-2010, 06:23 PM

thanks! I am doing some check now to see what I can get my hands on at the junkyard. Also I guess im old fashion, I have never used Paypal so I guess I will have to check in to setting that up first.

**Captainfab** · 08-02-2010, 12:19 AM

I accept money orders too......Just contact me via a PM

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Originally Posted by cles64

thanks! I am doing some check now to see what I can get my hands on at the junkyard. Also I guess im old fashion, I have never used Paypal so I guess I will have to check in to setting that up first.

raycow · 08-03-2010, 05:41 AM

Look at full size GM RWD cars from the 90s. These are 5 on 5" and at least some of them have rear discs. You could remove the calipers, brackets, and rotors and cobble some way to get them onto your axle housing. However, I think it would be cleaner to swap the whole rear end. You will have to weld on brackets for the trailing arms and panhard bar, but I believe that route would be less hassle overall than trying to do a disc conversion on your stock rear using salvage yard parts.

Ray

07-31-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
cles64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: cleveland georgia Posts: 20	options for rear disc? what options are there for putting rear disc brakes on my 64? I would rather not spend $600 bucks at one time for a aftermarket kit. There has got to be something that will swap from the junkyard. I already have 5x5 lug axles.

07-31-2010, 06:32 PM	#2
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: options for rear disc? Check out the parts board.... Captainfab makes some pretty cool and affordable conversion brackets. I believe he offers a couple different types of brackets, one for camaro calipers, one impala SS calipers, and one for calipers from most GM passenger cars in the 70s and 80s, including 3rd gen f-body calipers with e-brake. So all you would need to do is some shopping at the junkyard. This is what I plan on doing once I have the funds to do so.

08-01-2010, 06:23 PM	#4
cles64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: cleveland georgia Posts: 20	Re: options for rear disc? thanks! I am doing some check now to see what I can get my hands on at the junkyard. Also I guess im old fashion, I have never used Paypal so I guess I will have to check in to setting that up first.

08-03-2010, 05:41 AM	#6
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: options for rear disc? Look at full size GM RWD cars from the 90s. These are 5 on 5" and at least some of them have rear discs. You could remove the calipers, brackets, and rotors and cobble some way to get them onto your axle housing. However, I think it would be cleaner to swap the whole rear end. You will have to weld on brackets for the trailing arms and panhard bar, but I believe that route would be less hassle overall than trying to do a disc conversion on your stock rear using salvage yard parts. Ray Last edited by raycow; 08-03-2010 at 06:27 AM.



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