1971 C-20: What is a Good Brake Up-grade?

[ebry710]

My 1971 C-20 has disks in the front and drums in the back. I want to be able to tow a 8000 trailer (with trailer electric brakes) and be able to stop quickly.

I noticed they have:
1) hydroboost conversions for the standard booster.
2) rear disk conversion kits for my drum brakes
3) yellow pad EBC pads
4) Aluminum Calipers
5) Slotted and holey disks

Are any of these worth it? What will make my truck stop faster and tow more?

These new, quick stopping, little cars with nervous drivers can make short work on my chrome bumper.
I also need to be able to put a pallet of paving brick on the back of my truck (or hay) and stop in a reasonable distance.

[leftcoast66]

I think if you went with a rear disk conversion, that would help the stopping. I definitely wouldn't do slotted or drilled rotors, they are notorious for cracking under extreme conditions, which it sounds like yours will be put through some abuse.

[68 C-10 KID]

I would recommend the hydro boost system. A front caliper with more pistons than stock and good EBC or Wagner pads.
For the rear I would leave drum. Just make a habit of checking the adjustment with each oil change.