Front and Rear Disc Brakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WyoCustomC10 · 11-30-2007, 10:46 AM

I'm looking for a brake upgrade for my '70 Chevy. It currently has stock, non adjusting drums front and rear. Are disk brakes on the rear necessary? I don't want to change the ride height with drop spindles, so what companies would you suggest getting the kit from? I have been looking at SSBC because of the completeness of their kit (including master cylinder and booster). I think LMC also sells a kit. Any help and suggestions would be much appreciated.

**raggedjim** · 11-30-2007, 01:27 PM

Rear disc aren't NECESSARY... or I'd have been in a ditch a long time ago!

If you are keeping the stock height and are wanting 5 lug wheels I would find the setup from a 71-72 truck (or 73-84) and swap it out. It has been done a ton of times. If you want to stay 6 lug you'll have to go aftermarket.

Good luck, Rg

WyoCustomC10 · 11-30-2007, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raggedjim

Rear disc aren't NECESSARY... or I'd have been in a ditch a long time ago!

If you are keeping the stock height and are wanting 5 lug wheels I would find the setup from a 71-72 truck (or 73-84) and swap it out. It has been done a ton of times. If you want to stay 6 lug you'll have to go aftermarket.

Good luck, Rg

I want to keep the 6 lug wheels I currently have on the truck, so aftermarket it is.

fastom · 11-30-2007, 06:24 PM

Try www.earlyclassic.com. Great people and they sell everything you need for the brakes.

11-30-2007, 10:46 AM	#1
WyoCustomC10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 46	Front and Rear Disc Brakes I'm looking for a brake upgrade for my '70 Chevy. It currently has stock, non adjusting drums front and rear. Are disk brakes on the rear necessary? I don't want to change the ride height with drop spindles, so what companies would you suggest getting the kit from? I have been looking at SSBC because of the completeness of their kit (including master cylinder and booster). I think LMC also sells a kit. Any help and suggestions would be much appreciated. __________________ 1970 Chevy Custom C/10 Dark Bronze & White, 406 C.I. SBC, Edlebrock Cam, Intake, TH350 Trans with cooler, Headman Headers, 2.5" dual exaust with 28" glass packs, 3:73 gears, Original Oak bed, Pace Edwards Roll Top Toneau Cover, Resounds Bluetooth Radio, Chevy rally wheels, 265/75R15 General AT2's

11-30-2007, 01:27 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,566	Re: Front and Rear Disc Brakes Rear disc aren't NECESSARY... or I'd have been in a ditch a long time ago! If you are keeping the stock height and are wanting 5 lug wheels I would find the setup from a 71-72 truck (or 73-84) and swap it out. It has been done a ton of times. If you want to stay 6 lug you'll have to go aftermarket. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

11-30-2007, 06:24 PM	#4
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Front and Rear Disc Brakes Try www.earlyclassic.com. Great people and they sell everything you need for the brakes.



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