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**slepysal** · 08-20-2015, 07:21 PM

Ok so I want to do my disc brake swap on my 60.
For those who have done this on there 60-62 with torsion bars , how long should it take? Any tips?
I have the spindles, rotors , calipers, hose , bearings etc. as well as upper lower ball joints and outer tie rod.

MOTIVATE me tell me it isn't that hard of a swap

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-20-2015, 07:29 PM

It wouldn't be hard for me.
If you get stuck let me know and maybe I can come help.

rcnutt · 08-20-2015, 08:46 PM

Put a 73-78 complete front crossmember in. With new booster/master cylinder...done

**slepysal** · 08-20-2015, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

It wouldn't be hard for me.
If you get stuck let me know and maybe I can come help.

Thanks Im a fairly decent wrench just not sure if the Tbar was diffrent

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcnutt

Put a 73-78 complete front crossmember in. With new booster/master cylinder...done

I have all the parts for the spindle swap already

chevy_mike · 08-21-2015, 11:08 AM

The mechanical part should be fairly quick to do, depending on your tooling. About 4-6 hours total. The PITA part is swapping the MC to a dual style and pluming new hard lines.

Sorry if this wasn't motivating but trying to be honest.

LostMy65 · 08-21-2015, 11:49 AM

I have everything for the swap also.
Just haven't got around to it.
Fortunately I already split the lines and installed a dual ms. That was the first upgrade I did as soon as I bought her back.
I don't remember that being a PITA though.
Here's the thread I followed :
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460791

**slepysal** · 08-21-2015, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

The mechanical part should be fairly quick to do, depending on your tooling. About 4-6 hours total. The PITA part is swapping the MC to a dual style and pluming new hard lines.

Sorry if this wasn't motivating but trying to be honest.

Outstanding !!! I split the brakes a while back so that's done. Thanks !

**slepysal** · 08-21-2015, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I have everything for the swap also.
Just haven't got around to it.
Fortunately I already split the lines and installed a dual ms. That was the first upgrade I did as soon as I bought her back.
I don't remember that being a PITA though.
Here's the thread I followed :
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460791

I hear you !

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-21-2015, 02:18 PM

The Thread said Motivate me. How can help not motivate you. I know you can wrench.

**slepysal** · 08-21-2015, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

The Thread said Motivate me. How can help not motivate you. I know you can wrench.

But you did motivate me !!!

chevy_mike · 08-21-2015, 03:37 PM

Okay here you go.... Get off your butt and install those darn brakes!!!!

Need anymore motivation?

morethanstock66 · 08-21-2015, 04:47 PM

If a repair task seems daunting to me, I always think about the end game. Get your mind into it. Picture how much nicer it will look, how much better it will perform. Then you also get to tell people that you did it when they ask. Plus, doing it yourself, you get to know your systems intuitively; so if anything breaks or leaks you have a good idea where it would be and how to fix it. Better performance, better style, peace of mind.

**slepysal** · 08-21-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Okay here you go.... Get off your butt and install those darn brakes!!!!

Need anymore motivation?

And there it is !!!!!

**slepysal** · 08-21-2015, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morethanstock66

If a repair task seems daunting to me, I always think about the end game. Get your mind into it. Picture how much nicer it will look, how much better it will perform. Then you also get to tell people that you did it when they ask. Plus, doing it yourself, you get to know your systems intuitively; so if anything breaks or leaks you have a good idea where it would be and how to fix it. Better performance, better style, peace of mind.

Thanks . Ok looking at my calendar my next weekend off is Sept 12.
Stay tuned

Gianyveedub · 08-22-2015, 06:46 PM

The only issue I had that stopped me for a while was the lower ball joints. If you go to Autozone, rent a tool to remove the ball joints form the spindle (not a pickle fork!!). I could not for the life of me get it separate and had to cut the ball joint out.

Check out my build and get motivated:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=678272

doobiebro · 08-23-2015, 01:20 AM

Sal.. I'm afraid to say that most of your time will be spent removing the ball joints if your truck has the originals. Big pain punching out the factory rivets!!

61_FL_Apache · 08-23-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

Sal.. I'm afraid to say that most of your time will be spent removing the ball joints if your truck has the originals. Big pain punching out the factory rivets!!

My best advice on the rivets, shave the heads off, drill out at least 1/2 the diameter of the rivet most of the way thru and use a air hammer with a punch bit to drive them out.

Hope that helps with the motivation!!

**slepysal** · 08-23-2015, 12:11 PM

thanks guys for the help
one question: Do I have to completely loosen the t bars, or can I just put the frame on jack stands and use my jack on the lower control arm to compress it like a normal coil spring ?

61_FL_Apache · 08-23-2015, 12:28 PM

Loosen them most of the way and all the tension will be off of them. With the wheels off the ground..

Gianyveedub · 08-23-2015, 02:38 PM

I agree with 61_FL_Apache on the rivets. It does make it easier, but it is still a PITA. When I did the disc swap, all I did was put the truck on jack stands, I did not have to loosen the torsion bars. Have Fun...

'63GENIII · 08-23-2015, 09:02 PM

Getting that motivation is the hardest part sometimes. Once my projects get past the " ah, I could have it back together in an hour" point, thats what lights a fire under my butt. If you're close by, I could help if ya need. Im real good at taking other peoples stuff apart! Lol.
Let me know if you need a hand.
Chris

**slepysal** · 09-03-2015, 06:58 PM

Thanks again for the motivation . I hope to start on it Monday. Just in case I don't finish I took Tuesday off too.

I will try to take a photo log as I go.

**slepysal** · 09-09-2015, 06:40 PM

So close !!!! Almost finished , just need to install the booster/ master.
I picked the hottest week to work on the swap !!

08-20-2015, 07:21 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	motivate me !!! Ok so I want to do my disc brake swap on my 60. For those who have done this on there 60-62 with torsion bars , how long should it take? Any tips? I have the spindles, rotors , calipers, hose , bearings etc. as well as upper lower ball joints and outer tie rod. MOTIVATE me tell me it isn't that hard of a swap __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-20-2015, 07:29 PM	#2
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: motivate me !!! It wouldn't be hard for me. If you get stuck let me know and maybe I can come help. __________________ "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

08-20-2015, 08:46 PM	#3
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: motivate me !!! Put a 73-78 complete front crossmember in. With new booster/master cylinder...done

08-21-2015, 11:08 AM	#5
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: motivate me !!! The mechanical part should be fairly quick to do, depending on your tooling. About 4-6 hours total. The PITA part is swapping the MC to a dual style and pluming new hard lines. Sorry if this wasn't motivating but trying to be honest. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-21-2015, 11:49 AM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: motivate me !!! I have everything for the swap also. Just haven't got around to it. Fortunately I already split the lines and installed a dual ms. That was the first upgrade I did as soon as I bought her back. I don't remember that being a PITA though. Here's the thread I followed : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460791 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-21-2015, 02:18 PM	#9
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: motivate me !!! The Thread said Motivate me. How can help not motivate you. I know you can wrench. __________________ "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

08-21-2015, 03:37 PM	#11
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: motivate me !!! Okay here you go.... Get off your butt and install those darn brakes!!!! Need anymore motivation? __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

08-21-2015, 04:47 PM	#12
morethanstock66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 213	Re: motivate me !!! If a repair task seems daunting to me, I always think about the end game. Get your mind into it. Picture how much nicer it will look, how much better it will perform. Then you also get to tell people that you did it when they ask. Plus, doing it yourself, you get to know your systems intuitively; so if anything breaks or leaks you have a good idea where it would be and how to fix it. Better performance, better style, peace of mind. __________________ 63 SWB Stepside --Current Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=836390 66 SWB Fleetside (Stacy) 350ci/Th400 --Gone http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...45#post6595745 67 LWB Fleetside (Annabel)350ci/SM420. 7 Year Restoration --R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633867

08-22-2015, 06:46 PM	#15
Gianyveedub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 178	Re: motivate me !!! The only issue I had that stopped me for a while was the lower ball joints. If you go to Autozone, rent a tool to remove the ball joints form the spindle (not a pickle fork!!). I could not for the life of me get it separate and had to cut the ball joint out. Check out my build and get motivated: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=678272

08-23-2015, 01:20 AM	#16
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: motivate me !!! Sal.. I'm afraid to say that most of your time will be spent removing the ball joints if your truck has the originals. Big pain punching out the factory rivets!! __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

08-23-2015, 12:11 PM	#18
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: motivate me !!! thanks guys for the help one question: Do I have to completely loosen the t bars, or can I just put the frame on jack stands and use my jack on the lower control arm to compress it like a normal coil spring ? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-23-2015, 12:28 PM	#19
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: motivate me !!! Loosen them most of the way and all the tension will be off of them. With the wheels off the ground.. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

08-23-2015, 02:38 PM	#20
Gianyveedub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 178	Re: motivate me !!! I agree with 61_FL_Apache on the rivets. It does make it easier, but it is still a PITA. When I did the disc swap, all I did was put the truck on jack stands, I did not have to loosen the torsion bars. Have Fun...

08-23-2015, 09:02 PM	#21
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: motivate me !!! Getting that motivation is the hardest part sometimes. Once my projects get past the " ah, I could have it back together in an hour" point, thats what lights a fire under my butt. If you're close by, I could help if ya need. Im real good at taking other peoples stuff apart! Lol. Let me know if you need a hand. Chris __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

09-03-2015, 06:58 PM	#22
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: motivate me !!! Thanks again for the motivation . I hope to start on it Monday. Just in case I don't finish I took Tuesday off too. I will try to take a photo log as I go. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 09-05-2015 at 01:53 PM.



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09-09-2015, 06:40 PM	#23
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: motivate me !!! So close !!!! Almost finished , just need to install the booster/ master. I picked the hottest week to work on the swap !! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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