Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Z11WEAVER · 11-28-2018, 02:07 AM

Helping a buddy on a converted 72 4wd converted to 2wd Blazer. Purchased factory trailing arms flip kit, 6" drop springs, adjustable trailing arm crossmember for a total of a 8" static drop in the rear to include a weld on adjutable panhard bar. He currently has a decent 75 5 lug 12 bolt 3.73 c10 rear that was contemplating on converting to disc. We cant find an affordable kit or just the correct caliper mounting brackets alone to do the conversion using astro van brakes. What rearend choices do you all recommend that can be used that are budget oriented and are preferably narrower than the 75 truck rear, that come loaded with factory disc brakes? A 5.3/4l60e is being used. Not looking to race, but want good reliability. Thanks in advance.

**tmontg01** · 11-28-2018, 07:17 AM

Captain Fab makes a set: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=637489

hemi43 · 11-28-2018, 11:20 AM

If you want good reliability, stay with rear drums. Why do you want rear discs? You will never notice the difference on such a light vehicle. If it's looks you're after, then forget an OEM setup because the factory calipers look like ass.

Z11WEAVER · 11-28-2018, 03:03 PM

Those brackets are for a 6 lug. He currently has 5x5. Another reason for the inquire about a complete rear end swap that is already set-up with Disc and preferably narrower to accommodate a deeper dish 20x 9.5 or 20x10 rim.

**Blazerowner** · 11-28-2018, 07:20 PM

I’ve considered this just because I hate working on drum brakes. Looks is just a perk in my opinion. Have you asked captain fab on the options. Pretty sure he makes several brackets.

Z11WEAVER · 11-28-2018, 09:05 PM

Yes, no reply yet

**Blazerowner** · 11-28-2018, 11:49 PM

Yeah he’s really busy but he will respond.

Z11WEAVER · 12-10-2018, 01:58 AM

No word from the caliper mounting bracket guy. Does anyone else sell a bracket for the square body 12 bolt rear?

**Blazerowner** · 12-13-2018, 10:10 PM

How about these? I’m just wondering if everything is off the shelf especially the rotors. It mentions most of it being the case. I just want a source for rotors.

https://www.motorcityk5.com/c-9759-6...rake-kits.html

**Blazerowner** · 12-13-2018, 10:32 PM

Here’s another one.

https://www.littleshopmfg.com/gm-62-...-brakes-6-lug/

twp1 · 12-14-2018, 09:12 AM

I used Little Shop disc brake conversion and worked and fit perfect!

twp1 · 12-14-2018, 09:13 AM

Also ordered new rear emergency brake cables from Inline and they fit and worked perfect as well!

**jaros44sr** · 12-15-2018, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemi43

If you want good reliability, stay with rear drums. Why do you want rear discs? You will never notice the difference on such a light vehicle. If it's looks you're after, then forget an OEM setup because the factory calipers look like ass.

gotta agree with Hemi, they have a stock drum set up with 2 1/2 width I think or wider or taller

**Blazerowner** · 12-16-2018, 12:21 AM

Did you order new cables because of a lift or just stock cables?

Quote:

Originally Posted by twp1

Also ordered new rear emergency brake cables from Inline and they fit and worked perfect as well!

11-28-2018, 02:07 AM	#1
Z11WEAVER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Kelso Posts: 33	Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? Helping a buddy on a converted 72 4wd converted to 2wd Blazer. Purchased factory trailing arms flip kit, 6" drop springs, adjustable trailing arm crossmember for a total of a 8" static drop in the rear to include a weld on adjutable panhard bar. He currently has a decent 75 5 lug 12 bolt 3.73 c10 rear that was contemplating on converting to disc. We cant find an affordable kit or just the correct caliper mounting brackets alone to do the conversion using astro van brakes. What rearend choices do you all recommend that can be used that are budget oriented and are preferably narrower than the 75 truck rear, that come loaded with factory disc brakes? A 5.3/4l60e is being used. Not looking to race, but want good reliability. Thanks in advance.

11-28-2018, 07:17 AM	#2
tmontg01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 398	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? Captain Fab makes a set: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=637489 __________________ 1968 C10 SWB 400SBC with VN327 20's 1972 K5 Blazer 383SBC 2011 Cadillac CTSV

11-28-2018, 11:20 AM	#3
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,526	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? If you want good reliability, stay with rear drums. Why do you want rear discs? You will never notice the difference on such a light vehicle. If it's looks you're after, then forget an OEM setup because the factory calipers look like ass.

11-28-2018, 03:03 PM	#4
Z11WEAVER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Kelso Posts: 33	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? Those brackets are for a 6 lug. He currently has 5x5. Another reason for the inquire about a complete rear end swap that is already set-up with Disc and preferably narrower to accommodate a deeper dish 20x 9.5 or 20x10 rim.

11-28-2018, 07:20 PM	#5
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? I’ve considered this just because I hate working on drum brakes. Looks is just a perk in my opinion. Have you asked captain fab on the options. Pretty sure he makes several brackets. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

11-28-2018, 09:05 PM	#6
Z11WEAVER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Kelso Posts: 33	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? Yes, no reply yet

11-28-2018, 11:49 PM	#7
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? Yeah he’s really busy but he will respond. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

12-10-2018, 01:58 AM	#8
Z11WEAVER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Kelso Posts: 33	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? No word from the caliper mounting bracket guy. Does anyone else sell a bracket for the square body 12 bolt rear?

12-13-2018, 10:10 PM	#9
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? How about these? I’m just wondering if everything is off the shelf especially the rotors. It mentions most of it being the case. I just want a source for rotors. https://www.motorcityk5.com/c-9759-6...rake-kits.html __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

12-13-2018, 10:32 PM	#10
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? Here’s another one. https://www.littleshopmfg.com/gm-62-...-brakes-6-lug/ __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

12-14-2018, 09:12 AM	#11
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? I used Little Shop disc brake conversion and worked and fit perfect!

12-14-2018, 09:13 AM	#12
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: Best budget disc brake rear or disc conversion??? Also ordered new rear emergency brake cables from Inline and they fit and worked perfect as well!



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