What is the cheapest way to install six lug disc brakes

[jocko]

I was considering this for my 66 c10. After a lit if searching, I came to the conclusion that POL's front 6 lug stock height disk kit was the best quality bang for the buck, and that sell replacement rotors to help alleviate that nagging worry about availability.

[woodwright]

The six lug rotors that fit the 73-87 spindles are not oem, as far as I've been able to find. But everything else is.

[mmiddle]

The 6 lug rotors are special built and will have to be bought from the kit manufacurer. Generally the front calipers are 73-87 GM truck, The rear calipers are(I believe) mid 70-80's Lincoln.

This is why I'm working on a system using the 99 up GM truck brakes. Current production parts and known standardization = simplicity and servicability.

[Bulldog88]

So what will work for the rear? Besides the kits you have to buy and 99and up stuff

[mmiddle]

No production vehicles will interchange with the six lug. Unless you convert to 5 lug, then maybe something from a Caddy or other large GM car. You will have to do your homework and likely figure it out on your own. If you do figure something out let us all know.

Maybe you could research using 73-87 K5/K10 front brakes on our older trucks. I know the rotors will fit, but the caliper mounting might be a problem or might not.

[ksbrktracer]

Maybe you could research using 73-87 K5/K10 front brakes on our older trucks. I know the rotors will fit, but the caliper mounting might be a problem or might not.[/QUOTE]

I dont think the K series would be an option ..... the only OEM style 6-lug rotor that I know of is the 88 and up light duty 3/4 ton 2wd trucks..... which as far as I know would rquire the corresponding spindle and caliper. Replacement parts would be reasonable and relatively easy to obtain.

Mcgaughy's does build a stock height disc spindle to fit 63-70 chevy 1/2 ton's ...... $241.50 + shpg. This uses the stock ball joints and tie-rod ends for your truck

A 6-lug rotor would run $135.00 each + shpg.

or a 6-lug rotor kit Fits:
60-70 GM C10 Trucks with McGaughys Disc Brake Spindle (1/2 Ton, 2wd)
or
71-72 GM C10 Trucks with Factory Disc Brake Spindle (1/2 Ton, 2wd) . This one would require minimum of ball joint and tie-rod end change

Includes:

•12" 6-Lug (6x5.5) Rotors
•GM Calipers
•Bearings
•Seals
•Hoses
•Banjo Bolts
•Dust Caps
•Spindle Nut/Washer
•Cotter Pins
•6x5.5 Bolt Pattern

This kit runs $339.00 for the 6-lug setup + shpg does not include spindles

[mmiddle]

Right, but what I mean is that the K5/10 rotor will/should fit the 70-down hub without modifying the hub, it is a 6 lug rotor. Would have to change to a longer "K" stud. But we still have a caliper mounting problem. maybe? I don't know how the caliper is hung on the spindle. If some one knowledgeable with the "K" front brakes could chime in?????

[ksbrktracer]

Originally Posted by mmiddle

Right, but what I mean is that the K5/10 rotor will/should fit the 70-down hub without modifying the hub, it is a 6 lug rotor. Would have to change to a longer "K" stud. But we still have a caliper mounting problem. maybe? I don't know how the caliper is hung on the spindle. If some one knowledgeable with the "K" front brakes could chime in?????

I understand what you mean now ...... Using the drum hub. 88 up 4x4 has a cheap 6-lug hat style rotor also...

[mmiddle]

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

or a 6-lug rotor kit Fits:
60-70 GM C10 Trucks with McGaughys Disc Brake Spindle (1/2 Ton, 2wd)
or
71-72 GM C10 Trucks with Factory Disc Brake Spindle (1/2 Ton, 2wd) . This one would require minimum of ball joint and tie-rod end change

Includes:

•12" 6-Lug (6x5.5) Rotors
•GM Calipers
•Bearings
•Seals
•Hoses
•Banjo Bolts
•Dust Caps
•Spindle Nut/Washer
•Cotter Pins
•6x5.5 Bolt Pattern

This kit runs $339.00 for the 6-lug setup + shpg does not include spindles

That is a good price when you get down to it.

[hugger6933]

Ksbrktracer, I'll try one of those sets of brackets I just told you about if you'll send them to me. Jim