if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat386 · 09-06-2009, 05:13 PM

what would be the best way of doing so?

Any of these rear brake conversion kits good?

spr85gmc · 09-06-2009, 05:40 PM

x2 plus with these kits what happens when the part wear out(pads,drums ) where do you replace them at

joe231 · 09-06-2009, 07:52 PM

search for "rear discs" on here there is should be tons of info.

pat386 · 09-06-2009, 08:01 PM

search no workie....

except the google search link up there where you have to wade through everything.

oh well, I suppose I'll figure it out.

PRUNEDA · 09-06-2009, 08:04 PM

If I remember correctly, a member on here purchased a kit from here http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/ he had a good experience with his kit.

Number21 · 09-06-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

x2 plus with these kits what happens when the part wear out(pads,drums ) where do you replace them at

I believe they use stock pads, etc from other vehicles. I'd love to swap my 14 bolt to discs, those drums weigh like 50lbs each don't they?!

menace121978 · 09-06-2009, 09:09 PM

the blackbirds kit is what i got... i am very happy with the looks, cost, and the fact that everything is factory GM. very good and stand up guy to deal with too. dont know about the performance yet but its gotta be better right??

too bad that search isnt working for ya. theres a ton of info and things you should know and take into consideration depending on budget and expectations...

**N2TRUX** · 09-06-2009, 10:07 PM

Do you just want to add rear discs, or do you want bigger than stock?

There are several kits out there that offer a mounting bracket to put a single piston caliper on a standard 11.50-12.00 rotor. If you want to step up to a 13" rotor the price starts to climb.

Here's a couple posts on the subject-

McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived

joe231 · 09-06-2009, 10:59 PM

sorry, i thought search was up again

I think glock35ipsc was making brackets at one time

and Captainfab sells them also

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339280

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334885

and Ken....was that quote in your sig directed at you?

LONGHAIR · 09-07-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

and Ken....was that quote in your sig directed at you?

Yeah, that came form a post in the photoshop forum, where he asked to have some different wheels put on his truck.

joe231 · 09-07-2009, 10:54 AM

some guys are never happy

**N2TRUX** · 09-07-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

some guys are never happy

Yeah pretty much...

*nekkidhillbilly* · 09-07-2009, 04:11 PM

couldnt you swap later truck whole rear even there both 10 bolts or 14 bolt depending on what weight

Primer70 · 09-07-2009, 05:59 PM

I did mine with 1995 Dodge 1/2 ton 4X4 front rotors that I redrilled, stock front calipers, pads, rubber brake lines & Speedway Motors weld-on caliper brackets for under $200. I don't have a parking brake but this truck will be bagged & laying frame so that was not a concern for me.

pat386 · 09-07-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Do you just want to add rear discs, or do you want bigger than stock?

There are several kits out there that offer a mounting bracket to put a single piston caliper on a standard 11.50-12.00 rotor. If you want to step up to a 13" rotor the price starts to climb.

Here's a couple posts on the subject-

McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived

I'd prefer just disc, if I did big, I'd have to do the front too haha

Thanks for the links and suggestions, it's greatly appreciated!

09-06-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. what would be the best way of doing so? Any of these rear brake conversion kits good? __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

09-06-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. x2 plus with these kits what happens when the part wear out(pads,drums ) where do you replace them at

09-06-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. search for "rear discs" on here there is should be tons of info. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-06-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. search no workie.... except the google search link up there where you have to wade through everything. oh well, I suppose I'll figure it out. __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

09-06-2009, 08:04 PM	#5
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. If I remember correctly, a member on here purchased a kit from here http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com/ he had a good experience with his kit.

09-06-2009, 09:09 PM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. the blackbirds kit is what i got... i am very happy with the looks, cost, and the fact that everything is factory GM. very good and stand up guy to deal with too. dont know about the performance yet but its gotta be better right?? too bad that search isnt working for ya. theres a ton of info and things you should know and take into consideration depending on budget and expectations... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list Last edited by menace121978; 09-06-2009 at 09:12 PM.

09-06-2009, 10:07 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. Do you just want to add rear discs, or do you want bigger than stock? There are several kits out there that offer a mounting bracket to put a single piston caliper on a standard 11.50-12.00 rotor. If you want to step up to a 13" rotor the price starts to climb. Here's a couple posts on the subject- McGaughys rear big brake kit arrived __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-06-2009, 10:59 PM	#9
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. sorry, i thought search was up again I think glock35ipsc was making brackets at one time and Captainfab sells them also http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339280 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334885 and Ken....was that quote in your sig directed at you? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-07-2009, 10:54 AM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. some guys are never happy __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#13
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. couldnt you swap later truck whole rear even there both 10 bolts or 14 bolt depending on what weight

09-07-2009, 05:59 PM	#14
Primer70 Superbad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 153	Re: if you had rear drum brakes, and wanted rear disc.. I did mine with 1995 Dodge 1/2 ton 4X4 front rotors that I redrilled, stock front calipers, pads, rubber brake lines & Speedway Motors weld-on caliper brackets for under $200. I don't have a parking brake but this truck will be bagged & laying frame so that was not a concern for me.

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