What exactly is different between HD and LD brakes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Roadrage · 05-31-2010, 10:58 PM

What exactly is the difference between the brakes besides rotor and hub thickness? I have the HD brakes and western chassis drop spindles currently. But I'm looking at getting some 20's because the 22's rub when braking and turning. I also have a set of western chassis drop spindles for the LD brakes. Do the HD spindles push out the track width?

joe231 · 05-31-2010, 11:07 PM

Spindles, calipers, rotors, and I believe the outer bearings are all different between the HD and LD brakes. I dunno on the track width.

texasfunk · 05-31-2010, 11:27 PM

i'll give you my 20's and LD's, and you can just give me those 22's and HD's. i guess i can throw them on my truck

**N2TRUX** · 06-01-2010, 12:09 AM

The track width will be the same. Maybe you should buy some of the CPP modular spindles. They bring the track width in. Either way, those wheels look great on there.

05-31-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
Roadrage Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 109	What exactly is different between HD and LD brakes? What exactly is the difference between the brakes besides rotor and hub thickness? I have the HD brakes and western chassis drop spindles currently. But I'm looking at getting some 20's because the 22's rub when braking and turning. I also have a set of western chassis drop spindles for the LD brakes. Do the HD spindles push out the track width? __________________ 2008 NNBS ECSB Cocoa Metallic Texas Edition McGaughy's 5/7 Drop: 2" Drop Spindles, 2" Coil Relocators, 1" Drop Springs, 7" Flip Kit, 2050 Shocks, Shock Extenders, McGaughy's Helper Bags / 24x10 U2-55 wheels on Kumho 275/30/24's / DiabloSport Predator Diablo Tune / DDM Raptor HID's / Debadged / Lamin-Xed Headlights (Tint), Taillights (Gunsmoke) and Fog Lights (Tint) / Extang Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover My previous trucks: My '84 SWB My Tahoe Limited

05-31-2010, 11:07 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What exactly is different between HD and LD brakes? Spindles, calipers, rotors, and I believe the outer bearings are all different between the HD and LD brakes. I dunno on the track width. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 05-31-2010 at 11:08 PM.

05-31-2010, 11:27 PM	#3
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: What exactly is different between HD and LD brakes? i'll give you my 20's and LD's, and you can just give me those 22's and HD's. i guess i can throw them on my truck __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb Last edited by texasfunk; 05-31-2010 at 11:27 PM.

06-01-2010, 12:09 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What exactly is different between HD and LD brakes? The track width will be the same. Maybe you should buy some of the CPP modular spindles. They bring the track width in. Either way, those wheels look great on there. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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