First Post! Hello everyone-Brake question

[beckmand78]

So I've been a member since Feb. 2008 and never made a post, mostly used the site for reference through searching. I finally have a question that I cannot find a solid answer to.

First of all, I have a 1969 C10 LWB.
I have these parts waiting to be installed:

ECE 4/6 drop
CPP swap bars
CPP tubular control arms (all 4)
CPP C notch kit

I am swapping to the 71-72 drag link so i can use those steering components. (also swapping rear axle)

I'm in the market for a full disc brake kit, but I'm somewhat overhelmed by the options. my budget is around $1500.

I really like the CPP big brake kit but ive read negative things about quality.
ECE doesnt make a rear disc kit or i would already have it.

So my question is...with my components, what's your opinion on brake kits??

[fleetside71]

Beautiful truck!

[beckmand78]

Originally Posted by fleetside71

Beautiful truck!

Well thank you. That was a while back so the clear coat has resided a bit since then. haha

[suspect]

I got all my wilwood front/rear disc brake stuff from scottshotrods. I probably have about $1200 in it. That's with drilled/slotted rotors.

[67 chevelle]

brothers truck parts is having a sale until the end of April , they are sponsors of this board , so in a way have already helped you with your truck
Give them a call , their online catalog is not the best to navigate 800-977-2767

If you do go with the ccp system I will give you a big heads up , I have installed 5 of their systems on various vehicles , generally the components are of good quality , but every one of them had to have washers placed between the booster and master , they do not mention this anywhere in instructions , if you get instructions , which is unlikely , failure to do so will result in brakes that lock as soon as they get hot , or you apply them a few times , easy fix , but like I said they do not mention it

[beckmand78]

Originally Posted by suspect

I got all my wilwood front/rear disc brake stuff from scottshotrods. I probably have about $1200 in it. That's with drilled/slotted rotors.

have you driven with this setup yet? how do you like it?

Also, what master cylinder/prop valve are you using?

[beckmand78]

Originally Posted by 67 chevelle

brothers truck parts is having a sale until the end of April , they are sponsors of this board , so in a way have already helped you with your truck
Give them a call , their online catalog is not the best to navigate 800-977-2767

If you do go with the ccp system I will give you a big heads up , I have installed 5 of their systems on various vehicles , generally the components are of good quality , but every one of them had to have washers placed between the booster and master , they do not mention this anywhere in instructions , if you get instructions , which is unlikely , failure to do so will result in brakes that lock as soon as they get hot , or you apply them a few times , easy fix , but like I said they do not mention it

Ill check out Brother's. Their big brake kits look like a renamed CPP setup though. same description and everything.

[Tinkermc]

Welcome to the Forum and thanks for the pic's

[beckmand78]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

Welcome to the Forum and thanks for the pic's

thaaaank you

[Cash3481]

Nice Truck,
Im up the road a little in kansas.
This board is full of people and reference material unmatched anywhere else. Good luck with the suspension.

Mike

[beckmand78]

Originally Posted by Cash3481

Nice Truck,
Im up the road a little in kansas.
This board is full of people and reference material unmatched anywhere else. Good luck with the suspension.

Mike

I definitely agree.

[suspect]

Originally Posted by beckmand78

have you driven with this setup yet? how do you like it?

Also, what master cylinder/prop valve are you using?

I'm using the 1 1/8" bore MC and CPP Booster. I'm in the middle of hooking up the prop valve (wildwood 260-8419).
Rotors - front 12" OD x 1 1/4" thick, rear 12" OD x 1" thick
Calipers - front D52, rear D154

I've only drove around the neighborhood so far. How you see my truck in my avatar is how I drove it, so I can't go to far yet. But brakes are working good, I just need to get the prop valve installed. Rear brakes lock up as soon as I touch the pedal. I'm looking forward to lowering the pressure to the rear so I can feel some softer/smoother braking.

The fitting coming from the rear line is 9/16" 18 tpi inverted flare, I need to tie into the prop valve which is 3/8" 24 tpi inverted flare. Once I get this connected, I'll let you know how it works out.

[beckmand78]

Originally Posted by suspect

I'm using the 1 1/8" bore MC and CPP Booster. I'm in the middle of hooking up the prop valve (wildwood 260-8419).
Rotors - front 12" OD x 1 1/4" thick, rear 12" OD x 1" thick
Calipers - front D52, rear D154

I've only drove around the neighborhood so far. How you see my truck in my avatar is how I drove it, so I can't go to far yet. But brakes are working good, I just need to get the prop valve installed. Rear brakes lock up as soon as I touch the pedal. I'm looking forward to lowering the pressure to the rear so I can feel some softer/smoother braking.

The fitting coming from the rear line is 9/16" 18 tpi inverted flare, I need to tie into the prop valve which is 3/8" 24 tpi inverted flare. Once I get this connected, I'll let you know how it works out.

Awesome info! I'm really leaning towards that kit for looks and Wilwood's proven name

[suspect]

The rear disc conversion is one of my favorite upgrades. The calipers showing through the wheels look saaaaweet!!

[beckmand78]

O yeah it is. how are you setting up the e brake cable? custom one?

[suspect]

I recently found out wilwood and lokar make a cable. I haven't set one up yet.
If you want to follow bennett68c10 build thread, he's running the same set up as me. He may get to the cable before I do.

He talks about it on pg 73 post #1825. I'll try and post a link.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...404865&page=73

[oldcane]

All I see from scottshotrods is a 16" kit for 4 grand.

[suspect]

If I remember, their website isn't the greatest. You have to call to get the good stuff. I sent them a message.

[tech@scottshotrods]

Got the message. Thanks for the heads up.

Oldcane, shoot me a message with what you are looking for, or give me a call and I can get you set up.

Jeff-

[beckmand78]

Originally Posted by suspect

If I remember, their website isn't the greatest. You have to call to get the good stuff. I sent them a message.

Nice, ill send him a PM. Im very torn between CPP big brake kit and a wilwood setup at this point.

[dajn]

That is one nice looking pickup. Its too bad that didn't come with disk brakes right out of the gate in 67. Welcome and goodluck.

[70LonghornCST]

Hi and welcome to the site! I love the look of your truck

[Hatzman]

Welcome to the boards! Awesome truck!

[beckmand78]

Thanks guys, it was my first vehicle back in 06. I'm excited to finally make it what I've always wanted.

[beckmand78]

Well, i talked to Justin from Scottshotrods. i think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the Wilwood setup tomorrow if my bank acct agrees.