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Old 11-06-2021, 11:36 AM   #1
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Brake line kits for conversion disc

Do the brake line kits work for these truck when converted to disc brakes?

Is there a company that sells pre-bent sets?
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Old 11-06-2021, 12:38 PM   #2
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc

Stainless - https://www.performanceonline.com/19...less-Material/
OEM type - https://www.performanceonline.com/19...-OEM-Material/
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Old 11-06-2021, 01:12 PM   #3
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc

Thank you!
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Old 11-07-2021, 09:54 AM   #4
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc

I found it’s easier to bend NICOPP line than install a pre-bent kit. It’s easy to bend and flair, and maybe cheaper
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Old 11-07-2021, 10:27 PM   #5
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I found it’s easier to bend NICOPP line than install a pre-bent kit. It’s easy to bend and flair, and maybe cheaper
True. I like doing my own.
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Old 11-08-2021, 02:37 AM   #6
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True. I like doing my own.
I’m just not that good at making it look clean.
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Old 12-11-2021, 06:37 PM   #7
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc

Has anyone purchased and installed the performance online disc brake and drop spindle kit? I am currently pricing this out with western chassis and CPP and this kit is much cheaper. Wondering about quality, etc.
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Old 12-11-2021, 08:17 PM   #8
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Has anyone purchased and installed the performance online disc brake and drop spindle kit? I am currently pricing this out with western chassis and CPP and this kit is much cheaper. Wondering about quality, etc.
Mine is POL. Works well, great quality, mine is like 5 years old. I just got it on the street this year. 500 miles today.
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Old 12-11-2021, 10:00 PM   #9
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Has anyone purchased and installed the performance online disc brake and drop spindle kit? I am currently pricing this out with western chassis and CPP and this kit is much cheaper. Wondering about quality, etc.
I have the POL kit on my truck, but I got stock height spindles instead of drop spindles. I've had the kit on the truck for over 5 years now. It has worked well for me, and I haven't had any issues with it. I don't know exactly how many miles over the years, (broken odometer for a couple years) but I wouldn't be surprised if it's over 20k
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Old 12-12-2021, 08:23 AM   #10
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc

Do you guys think the front disc upgrade is worth the money? I have been hemming and hawing because I feel with only a 250 in it that it stops pretty good with the drums. I drive pretty tame in it.
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Do you guys think the front disc upgrade is worth the money? I have been hemming and hawing because I feel with only a 250 in it that it stops pretty good with the drums. I drive pretty tame in it.
I wouldn't drive with drum brakes myself. But there are people who swear by them so it depends on who you ask.
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Old 12-12-2021, 02:47 PM   #12
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Agree with Rocknrod, sometimes newer technology is very welcome….
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Old 12-12-2021, 11:43 PM   #13
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Do you guys think the front disc upgrade is worth the money? I have been hemming and hawing because I feel with only a 250 in it that it stops pretty good with the drums. I drive pretty tame in it.
Drums do work pretty well. The dual reservoir M/C is a must for safety but another key to good brakes is replacing old rubber lines to the wheels and rear axle (they swell internally with time), as well as using quality shoes with freshly turned drums.

I have one truck with front disc and one with drums. (Both are non boosted.) Truth is, on relatively flat gound they stop about the same unless the brakes get hot. It's the hard driving on summer days especially on curvy mountain roads where the discs really pay off. I keep the drums truck away from congested thruways and steep moutain grades (It's basically a stock truck) and it's fine.

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Old 12-20-2021, 08:50 PM   #14
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc

Got another related question. When y'all changed to front disc, did you change out the suspension bits? As in the ball joints and tie rods? Mine don't look to bad and that would add another $600 bucks to the costs.

I mean how far does one go lol.
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Old 12-20-2021, 09:07 PM   #15
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You go till you feel safe with the parts that you life and lives of others depends on, safety doesn’t necessarily come cheap….your call
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Got another related question. When y'all changed to front disc, did you change out the suspension bits? As in the ball joints and tie rods? Mine don't look to bad and that would add another $600 bucks to the costs.

I mean how far does one go lol.
When I did mine, I changed ball joints and tie rod ends. I did not change the control arm bushings at the time. I went with an aftermarket kit that utilized squarebody spec components for the spindle. I have an adapter sleeve to use stock style inner tie rods with squarebody outers for the spindle. After the 5 years of driving, I've decided to replace the stock, 63 control arm bushings mainly because the grease seals had failed. I though that might have been some of the play in my steering, but after removal, the stock ones looked fine wear wise. Probably could reuse them, but I already had the new drilled with the caster mod.

Only thing I would do different is that I would probably do everything all at once so that I wouldn't have to pull it apart again, and I definitely should have taken the time to paint everything when it was all apart the first time
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Do you guys think the front disc upgrade is worth the money? I have been hemming and hawing because I feel with only a 250 in it that it stops pretty good with the drums. I drive pretty tame in it.
I pull a trailer occasionally enough that I'm glad I chose discs.

At the very least, if you decide to keep the drums, upgrade the master cylinder to a dual line from a 67 truck if you haven't already done so
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Old 12-12-2021, 09:47 PM   #18
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc

Yah I was actually thinking on upgrading to a Wilwood Master Cylinder regardless of what I do. Funny (or not so funny depending) when I hit my brakes hard which is rarely my rears lock up and screech really loud at times. I imagine since theres no weight back there.
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