Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

joejiz · 02-09-2016, 04:04 PM

Hi

Curious I am looking to buy a truck 1969 CST/10 Pickup, I see a master booster and master cylinder, does this mean the front brakes could be disk brakes from the factory? Were they offered EVER or is this a power assist manual drum brake setup?

88Stanger · 02-09-2016, 04:17 PM

I have a 1969 C-10 CST and it had power brakes, but with drum all the way around. I am not sure if disc was offered in "69 or not.

**Already Gone** · 02-09-2016, 05:09 PM

Although there has been some speculation that some of the last 1970 model C10's etc. had disc brakes none has ever been verified on this site. Disc brakes were standard equipment starting in the 1971 model year. As a footnote even though disc brakes were standard you could still order a truck without power brakes so you'd have manual disc brakes. Your truck with power drum brakes is factory and not uncommon.

GASoline71 · 02-09-2016, 05:19 PM

A booster and master cylinder doesn't mean disc brakes. There are power assisted drum brakes. Check behind the wheel for a drum. If there are discs there... they were swapped in as no 1969 truck came from the factory with disc brakes.

I'm in the process of swapping 1972 disc brakes over to a 1969 frame.

Gary

**CC69Rat** · 02-09-2016, 05:29 PM

Power drums from the factory on the 69 CST trucks (generally speaking, could be different in Canada ?) and as others have said if the truck happens to have disc on it they have been added at some point.

But, no it's not save to assume disc because of the booster / MC.

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Andy4639 · 02-09-2016, 07:17 PM

No shop manuals for 70 and back mention disc brakes for repair so the answer is No!
The only way it would have disc brakes up front is if someone has changed them out. Look at the wheel studs. The 69 should be 6 lugs! If it was a swap they would be 5 lugs inless they used a aftermarket kit.

joejiz · 02-10-2016, 03:48 AM

Thanks everyone, the truck is in usa and appears to have 6 lug nuts on rear so assume from has 6 as well. Can't see a disk brake upgrade being done.

Will have to have a look but will start another thread on that!

Thanks!

**70cst** · 02-10-2016, 09:30 AM

Agreed with most of the above - Disc brakes were ever an option in 1969 model trucks. At least I have never seen any documentation to prove such - Documentation is the key

02-09-2016, 04:04 PM	#1
joejiz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: vancouver,bc Posts: 10	Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup Hi Curious I am looking to buy a truck 1969 CST/10 Pickup, I see a master booster and master cylinder, does this mean the front brakes could be disk brakes from the factory? Were they offered EVER or is this a power assist manual drum brake setup?

02-09-2016, 04:17 PM	#2
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup I have a 1969 C-10 CST and it had power brakes, but with drum all the way around. I am not sure if disc was offered in "69 or not.

02-09-2016, 05:09 PM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,146	Re: Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup Although there has been some speculation that some of the last 1970 model C10's etc. had disc brakes none has ever been verified on this site. Disc brakes were standard equipment starting in the 1971 model year. As a footnote even though disc brakes were standard you could still order a truck without power brakes so you'd have manual disc brakes. Your truck with power drum brakes is factory and not uncommon. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-09-2016, 05:29 PM	#5
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Re: Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup Power drums from the factory on the 69 CST trucks (generally speaking, could be different in Canada ?) and as others have said if the truck happens to have disc on it they have been added at some point. But, no it's not save to assume disc because of the booster / MC. Welcome to the board ! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

02-09-2016, 07:17 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup No shop manuals for 70 and back mention disc brakes for repair so the answer is No! The only way it would have disc brakes up front is if someone has changed them out. Look at the wheel studs. The 69 should be 6 lugs! If it was a swap they would be 5 lugs inless they used a aftermarket kit. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-10-2016, 03:48 AM	#7
joejiz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: vancouver,bc Posts: 10	Re: Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup Thanks everyone, the truck is in usa and appears to have 6 lug nuts on rear so assume from has 6 as well. Can't see a disk brake upgrade being done. Will have to have a look but will start another thread on that! Thanks!

02-10-2016, 09:30 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Brakes found on 1969 CST/10 Pickup Agreed with most of the above - Disc brakes were ever an option in 1969 model trucks. At least I have never seen any documentation to prove such - Documentation is the key __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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