Rear brake disc conversion?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dub J · 03-29-2006, 10:07 PM

Hey guys, I tried searching for something about the conversion, but didnt find much. I have a 70 C-10 with 6 lug drum hubs. I want to swap the rear hubs out for a 5 lug disc brake setup. My question is, is there an inexpensive way to do this? Can I utilize axles from something else that will accept disc brakes for the rear? If not, can I swap the axles out to 5 lug drums, so I can mount my 5 lug wheels? Thanks.

el curioso · 03-30-2006, 12:09 PM

1971 or 1972 axles will work.

Dub J · 03-31-2006, 12:58 PM

So the 71 or 72 axles will only work on a drum assembly right? If I wanted to go to rear disc, I would have to buy a rear end that was already set up that way correct?

**dennislbrooks** · 03-31-2006, 02:09 PM

Others have brot up that some late 70 axles are the same length as the 71-72 which are 3/4" longer and should not be used on the 65-70 narrow housing. A cheap way is to turn the flanges down and re-hole for 5 lugs --disc kits will work. Here are 3 threads. Of course you could change out the whole housing for a 71/72 or with fabrication -- a later model - maybe one with rear disc.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178840

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=163480

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193471

03-29-2006, 10:07 PM	#1
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Rear brake disc conversion?? Hey guys, I tried searching for something about the conversion, but didnt find much. I have a 70 C-10 with 6 lug drum hubs. I want to swap the rear hubs out for a 5 lug disc brake setup. My question is, is there an inexpensive way to do this? Can I utilize axles from something else that will accept disc brakes for the rear? If not, can I swap the axles out to 5 lug drums, so I can mount my 5 lug wheels? Thanks.

03-30-2006, 12:09 PM	#2
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: Rear brake disc conversion?? 1971 or 1972 axles will work.

03-31-2006, 12:58 PM	#3
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: Rear brake disc conversion?? So the 71 or 72 axles will only work on a drum assembly right? If I wanted to go to rear disc, I would have to buy a rear end that was already set up that way correct?

03-31-2006, 02:09 PM	#4
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Rear brake disc conversion?? Others have brot up that some late 70 axles are the same length as the 71-72 which are 3/4" longer and should not be used on the 65-70 narrow housing. A cheap way is to turn the flanges down and re-hole for 5 lugs --disc kits will work. Here are 3 threads. Of course you could change out the whole housing for a 71/72 or with fabrication -- a later model - maybe one with rear disc. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=178840 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=163480 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193471 Last edited by dennislbrooks; 03-31-2006 at 02:11 PM.



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