Looking for a 5x5 dusk brake conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Super73 · 12-27-2021, 04:16 AM

Does anyone know of a disc brake conversion that will fit on a 6 lug spindle? I'm not sure if there's a difference in the spindle or if standard 5 lug conversion discs will work. Any info would be great. Thanks in advance.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-27-2021, 11:15 AM

If they are drum brakes it might be easier to just change the spindles. This is what I did with my 65 using 75 year model spindles. If you are from the Bay Area I am happy to help you out and set you in the right direction. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727826

**The Rocknrod** · 12-27-2021, 01:10 PM

So they were stock spindles?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-27-2021, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

So they were stock spindles?

Yes they were. I now have 3" drop spindles on it. CPP sells spindles just for the 63 66 chevy trucks so you don't have to use later ball joints. They work with all the 65 components.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-27-2021, 08:56 PM

Looks like this kit uses the stock, drum brake spindle. https://scarebird.com/index.php?rout...product_id=156

I used a stock height squarebody spindle and squarebody ball joints to add discs to mine. Kept it 6 lug with the aftermarket 6 lug rotor that is offered in a lot of the kits

**G8rN@te61** · 12-31-2021, 10:10 AM

these guys have everything you need.

https://www.performanceonline.com/19...le-5-or-6-lug/

12-27-2021, 04:16 AM	#1
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Looking for a 5x5 dusk brake conversion Does anyone know of a disc brake conversion that will fit on a 6 lug spindle? I'm not sure if there's a difference in the spindle or if standard 5 lug conversion discs will work. Any info would be great. Thanks in advance. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

12-27-2021, 11:15 AM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Looking for a 5x5 dusk brake conversion If they are drum brakes it might be easier to just change the spindles. This is what I did with my 65 using 75 year model spindles. If you are from the Bay Area I am happy to help you out and set you in the right direction. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727826 __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-27-2021, 01:10 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Looking for a 5x5 dusk brake conversion So they were stock spindles? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-27-2021, 08:56 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Looking for a 5x5 dusk brake conversion Looks like this kit uses the stock, drum brake spindle. https://scarebird.com/index.php?rout...product_id=156 I used a stock height squarebody spindle and squarebody ball joints to add discs to mine. Kept it 6 lug with the aftermarket 6 lug rotor that is offered in a lot of the kits __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-31-2021, 10:10 AM	#6
G8rN@te61 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 203	Re: Looking for a 5x5 dusk brake conversion these guys have everything you need. https://www.performanceonline.com/19...le-5-or-6-lug/



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