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11-06-2021, 11:36 AM | #1 |
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Brake line kits for conversion disc
Do the brake line kits work for these truck when converted to disc brakes?
Is there a company that sells pre-bent sets?
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11-06-2021, 12:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc
Stainless - https://www.performanceonline.com/19...less-Material/
OEM type - https://www.performanceonline.com/19...-OEM-Material/
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11-06-2021, 01:12 PM | #3 | |
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11-07-2021, 09:54 AM | #4 |
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc
I found it’s easier to bend NICOPP line than install a pre-bent kit. It’s easy to bend and flair, and maybe cheaper
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11-07-2021, 10:27 PM | #5 |
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True. I like doing my own.
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11-08-2021, 02:37 AM | #6 | |
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11-11-2021, 01:35 AM | #7 |
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc
Asshat - I'm not sure what you used for a master cylinder and vacuum booster BUT I used a master & booster from a 73 C-10. I also grabbed ALL the brake lines and combination valve (Proportioning Valve). ALL the brake lines fit my 64 like a glove. It looks Factory and I didn't have to cut bend or modify ANYTHING to make it work. I did have to make a mounting bracket to mount the proportioning vale. To get the correct angle on the proportioning valve I bent a piece of coat hanger and welded up a couple pieces of 1/16 flat bar to match the angle of the coat hangar - BUT the same could be accomplished with some decent gauge sheet metal. If you look at the top picture you can see the proportioning valve just hanging out there before I made my bracket. Even the rubber flex hoses to the calipers are 1973 C-10 items. Make no mistake about it - I'm the Laziest & Cheapest SOB you will ever meet in your Life! I bought my stuff at Pick-N-Pull on half off day. If you look closely you'll also notice a Ford Radiator Overflow/Windshield Washer reservoir from a f-150 and an electric cooling fan from a 96 Lincoln Mark VIII tripped by a Volvo fan relay - yep, again all bought on a 1/2 day at Pick-N-Pull - yet it darn near looks Factory doesn't it. Who says you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear? My truck was literally built from JUNK - from a Junk Yard!
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11-11-2021, 04:12 AM | #8 | |
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I did not install a vacuum booster yet, good to know I can use one from a 1971. What about the brake pushrod? I had to modify the one I had on the truck.
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11-11-2021, 11:02 AM | #9 |
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Yes, I did have to modify the brake push-rod setup. I pieced mine together with stuff from Orchard Supply (I did it a Long time ago) After I did all that I found out that Speedway had a kit that was about 1/2 the cost of me piecing everything together. My main thought with keeping everything factory - besides being cheap that is - If I needed a Master Cylinder, Caliper, Brake hose etc., I know I can go to Auto Zone, Napa, O'reillys etc. on a Sunday afternoon and get what I need. Another thing - I don't know if your truck is an automatic or not but I grafted on a 73 Power Disc brake pedal. DoobieBro, The Rocknrod and myself all did this mod. I STOLE the idea from DoobieBro. We all approached the idea differently but I like The Rocknrod's the best. He grafted on a Power Disc Brake pedal from like a 72 Chevelle I believe. It's a little bit smaller than a 73 C-10 and you can get the stainless trim for the pedals. Brake, Gas & E Brake. Yes I said E Brake - I plan on installing an E Brake setup from a 72 Cadillac so when I drop my truck into Drive or Reverse it will release Automatically. Remember I said I was Cheap & LAZY! A person has to be Pretty Lazy to not have to manually release a damn parking brake.
I bought the mount for the vacuum booster from Captainfab - an excellent piece by the way - he even supplies the necessary bolts & nuts. Check this out: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...gg_q=brake+rod |
11-11-2021, 11:17 AM | #10 | |
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I’m definitely going to look into the vacuum booster. Thanks for the write up!
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11-12-2021, 04:30 AM | #11 | |
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11-12-2021, 10:35 PM | #12 |
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Master Chief, thanks for clarifying that for me, my memory isn't what it used to be. And thank you for your service!
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11-12-2021, 10:45 PM | #13 |
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No problem, I got the brake pedal idea from you.
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12-11-2021, 06:37 PM | #14 |
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc
Has anyone purchased and installed the performance online disc brake and drop spindle kit? I am currently pricing this out with western chassis and CPP and this kit is much cheaper. Wondering about quality, etc.
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12-11-2021, 08:17 PM | #15 |
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Mine is POL. Works well, great quality, mine is like 5 years old. I just got it on the street this year. 500 miles today.
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12-11-2021, 10:00 PM | #16 |
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I have the POL kit on my truck, but I got stock height spindles instead of drop spindles. I've had the kit on the truck for over 5 years now. It has worked well for me, and I haven't had any issues with it. I don't know exactly how many miles over the years, (broken odometer for a couple years) but I wouldn't be surprised if it's over 20k
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12-12-2021, 08:23 AM | #17 |
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc
Do you guys think the front disc upgrade is worth the money? I have been hemming and hawing because I feel with only a 250 in it that it stops pretty good with the drums. I drive pretty tame in it.
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12-12-2021, 09:59 AM | #18 |
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I wouldn't drive with drum brakes myself. But there are people who swear by them so it depends on who you ask.
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12-12-2021, 02:47 PM | #19 |
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Agree with Rocknrod, sometimes newer technology is very welcome….
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12-12-2021, 09:41 PM | #20 | |
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At the very least, if you decide to keep the drums, upgrade the master cylinder to a dual line from a 67 truck if you haven't already done so
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12-12-2021, 09:47 PM | #21 |
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Yah I was actually thinking on upgrading to a Wilwood Master Cylinder regardless of what I do. Funny (or not so funny depending) when I hit my brakes hard which is rarely my rears lock up and screech really loud at times. I imagine since theres no weight back there.
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12-12-2021, 11:43 PM | #22 | |
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I have one truck with front disc and one with drums. (Both are non boosted.) Truth is, on relatively flat gound they stop about the same unless the brakes get hot. It's the hard driving on summer days especially on curvy mountain roads where the discs really pay off. I keep the drums truck away from congested thruways and steep moutain grades (It's basically a stock truck) and it's fine. Last edited by AcampoDave; 12-12-2021 at 11:59 PM. Reason: More info added |
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12-20-2021, 08:50 PM | #23 |
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Re: Brake line kits for conversion disc
Got another related question. When y'all changed to front disc, did you change out the suspension bits? As in the ball joints and tie rods? Mine don't look to bad and that would add another $600 bucks to the costs.
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12-20-2021, 09:07 PM | #24 |
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You go till you feel safe with the parts that you life and lives of others depends on, safety doesn’t necessarily come cheap….your call
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12-20-2021, 09:37 PM | #25 | |
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Only thing I would do different is that I would probably do everything all at once so that I wouldn't have to pull it apart again, and I definitely should have taken the time to paint everything when it was all apart the first time
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