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esbstuff · 08-06-2012, 12:35 AM

Whos done a disc brake swap on an 87 1 ton dually with a C&C rearend? I am looking for someone that is actually using a conversion to give feedback. I saw one kit that had dual pistions... that would be perfect!

Thanks in advance, Eric

Desert1957 · 08-06-2012, 12:21 PM

Be aware , I looked into doing this conversion, but I think you loose your parking brake. Since my truck has a 4 speed, I didn't like the idea.

Desert

esbstuff · 08-06-2012, 12:45 PM

I guess I should have said that I need to keep the e-brake. I don't want to be winching on the parkpaw alone...

wyattglock · 08-06-2012, 01:46 PM

Not sure about a c&c rear-end, but when I did my Dana 70 dually disc conversion, I had the option of putting 1978 Cadillac calipers on my brakes and keep the e-brake. As far as brackets, can't say I have seen those for a cab and chassis.

wyattglock · 08-06-2012, 01:51 PM

http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...product_id=150
http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/14BCNC.html

Looked around real quick and these are what I found. I have dealt with Kert at www.DIY4x.com and cant say enough about his level of quality and customer service. Check into it a little more, but I am pretty sure the Caddy calipers will work and allow you to maintain an e-brake.

08-06-2012, 12:35 AM	#1
esbstuff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St Robert, Mo Posts: 730	Rear Disk Brake Conversion -Dually- Whos done a disc brake swap on an 87 1 ton dually with a C&C rearend? I am looking for someone that is actually using a conversion to give feedback. I saw one kit that had dual pistions... that would be perfect! Thanks in advance, Eric Last edited by esbstuff; 08-06-2012 at 01:50 AM.

08-06-2012, 12:21 PM	#2
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion -Dually- Be aware , I looked into doing this conversion, but I think you loose your parking brake. Since my truck has a 4 speed, I didn't like the idea. Desert

08-06-2012, 12:45 PM	#3
esbstuff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St Robert, Mo Posts: 730	Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion -Dually- I guess I should have said that I need to keep the e-brake. I don't want to be winching on the parkpaw alone...

08-06-2012, 01:46 PM	#4
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion -Dually- Not sure about a c&c rear-end, but when I did my Dana 70 dually disc conversion, I had the option of putting 1978 Cadillac calipers on my brakes and keep the e-brake. As far as brackets, can't say I have seen those for a cab and chassis.

08-06-2012, 01:51 PM	#5
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: Rear Disk Brake Conversion -Dually- http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?rout...product_id=150 http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/14BCNC.html Looked around real quick and these are what I found. I have dealt with Kert at www.DIY4x.com and cant say enough about his level of quality and customer service. Check into it a little more, but I am pretty sure the Caddy calipers will work and allow you to maintain an e-brake.



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