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65GMC · 01-12-2006, 05:55 PM

Got a 65 GMC 1/2 ton that I'm working on and was wondering what parts from what make and model vehicle do I need to convert the front drum brakes to disk brakes.

Thanks

JRB · 01-12-2006, 08:09 PM

65GMC,
Have you looked at the FAQ Submissions link? If you go back to the menu of different places to look click on that and you will find a section called (FAQ Index Thread) that has tips on how to do things like Drum to Dics Brake conversions.
Hope this helps.
JRB

qksilver · 01-12-2006, 08:11 PM

pretty much pull the whole disc brake front end off from a 70-on up 1/2 truck and the crossmembers bolt in also with drill a couple of holes.

65GMC · 01-16-2006, 07:10 PM

Thanks for the info.

cajunbowtie · 01-17-2006, 09:42 AM

If you use a after 1971 you will go to 5 lug. I used a 1973. Worked great on my 1965.

01-12-2006, 05:55 PM	#1
65GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Point, Ohio USA Posts: 3	Drum to disk Got a 65 GMC 1/2 ton that I'm working on and was wondering what parts from what make and model vehicle do I need to convert the front drum brakes to disk brakes. Thanks

01-12-2006, 08:09 PM	#2
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Drum to disk 65GMC, Have you looked at the FAQ Submissions link? If you go back to the menu of different places to look click on that and you will find a section called (FAQ Index Thread) that has tips on how to do things like Drum to Dics Brake conversions. Hope this helps. JRB Last edited by JRB; 01-12-2006 at 08:13 PM.

01-12-2006, 08:11 PM	#3
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Drum to disk pretty much pull the whole disc brake front end off from a 70-on up 1/2 truck and the crossmembers bolt in also with drill a couple of holes.

01-16-2006, 07:10 PM	#4
65GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Point, Ohio USA Posts: 3	Re: Drum to disk Thanks for the info.

01-17-2006, 09:42 AM	#5
cajunbowtie Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 53	Re: Drum to disk If you use a after 1971 you will go to 5 lug. I used a 1973. Worked great on my 1965.



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