Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

j1970GMC · 03-02-2012, 02:31 PM

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to be upgrading to disc brakes on my 67 C10. Right now it drum brakes with six lugs. At the same time I'd like to replace all of the normal wear parts on the front end (ball joints, tie rods, and so on).

I was considering going with the Disc brake kit from Early Classics ($859) and also buying their MOOG front end rebuilt kit (about $525). http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....version%20Kits

Brothers has a disc brake kit with front end parts (their "Deluxe" kit) on sale for about $624. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=DBC6L20

The Brothers kit seems much cheaper. Are the Early Classic parts that much better? I'm planning on going to power brakes too....

Thanks for any feedback and experience.

71meangreenc10 · 03-02-2012, 02:49 PM

My experience is ECE all the way. I have also been through the ringer as most have with Brothers saying they have something and backorder it as soon as you drop off your money. Look through the bad deals area and you may find people upset......

You ask for experience, thats mine....

Smitty

Southcity · 03-02-2012, 03:30 PM

I second 71meangreenc10's opinion - I have used both but I have never been disappointed or let down with the parts or service I get from Early Classic Enterprises (ECE), I cannot say the same for Brothers. In addition - ECE will always be there to provide support along the way and long after you have purchased and installed your parts.

j1970GMC · 03-02-2012, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I talked to someone from ECE yesterday, and they seem knowledgeable and much more eager to help than a lot of the places.

j1970GMC · 03-02-2012, 11:38 PM

Since I still have front Drum brakes, I have stock height spindles, right?

1stchevy · 03-03-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by j1970GMC

Since I still have front Drum brakes, I have stock height spindles, right?

Yes sir!

Southcity · 03-03-2012, 10:40 AM

are you staying stock?

**N2TRUX** · 03-03-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j1970GMC

Since I still have front Drum brakes, I have stock height spindles, right?

If you have contemplated lowering your truck, no is the time to do it.

j1970GMC · 03-03-2012, 01:02 PM

I'll probably stay stock. I was wondering what spindles I needed, but 1stchevy helped me out (I know it's a bit of a dumb question but you guys are the only ones that I know to ask...).

The truck has already been lowered a bit (not sure how, cut springs?). It looks like the picture above but on the right. I'll have to get some pics up soon to show you guys.

Thanks for the help!

j1970GMC · 03-03-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If you have contemplated lowering your truck, no is the time to do it.

It's already been lowered, but not with spindles. I need to figure out how it was lowered in the front (the rear has lowering blocks). If it's cheap and will help the ride I might "fix" the lowering job from the PO and go with drop spindles. I might just go with stock spindles to make it easier. Opinions?

Thanks!

03-02-2012, 02:31 PM	#1
j1970GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 185	Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit Hi Everyone, I'm going to be upgrading to disc brakes on my 67 C10. Right now it drum brakes with six lugs. At the same time I'd like to replace all of the normal wear parts on the front end (ball joints, tie rods, and so on). I was considering going with the Disc brake kit from Early Classics ($859) and also buying their MOOG front end rebuilt kit (about $525). http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....version%20Kits Brothers has a disc brake kit with front end parts (their "Deluxe" kit) on sale for about $624. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=DBC6L20 The Brothers kit seems much cheaper. Are the Early Classic parts that much better? I'm planning on going to power brakes too.... Thanks for any feedback and experience.

03-02-2012, 02:49 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit My experience is ECE all the way. I have also been through the ringer as most have with Brothers saying they have something and backorder it as soon as you drop off your money. Look through the bad deals area and you may find people upset...... You ask for experience, thats mine.... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

03-02-2012, 03:30 PM	#3
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit I second 71meangreenc10's opinion - I have used both but I have never been disappointed or let down with the parts or service I get from Early Classic Enterprises (ECE), I cannot say the same for Brothers. In addition - ECE will always be there to provide support along the way and long after you have purchased and installed your parts. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

03-02-2012, 07:31 PM	#4
j1970GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 185	Re: Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit Thanks for the feedback guys. I talked to someone from ECE yesterday, and they seem knowledgeable and much more eager to help than a lot of the places.

03-02-2012, 11:38 PM	#5
j1970GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 185	Re: Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit Since I still have front Drum brakes, I have stock height spindles, right?

03-03-2012, 10:40 AM	#7
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit are you staying stock? Attached Images __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

03-03-2012, 01:02 PM	#9
j1970GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 185	Re: Brothers vs Early Classics Disc Brake Kit I'll probably stay stock. I was wondering what spindles I needed, but 1stchevy helped me out (I know it's a bit of a dumb question but you guys are the only ones that I know to ask...). The truck has already been lowered a bit (not sure how, cut springs?). It looks like the picture above but on the right. I'll have to get some pics up soon to show you guys. Thanks for the help!



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