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Old 04-25-2016, 05:32 PM   #1
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I have a factory 1966 k10 suburban. I was thinking about converting the front to disc brakes.

Does this help the resale value or hurt?



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Old 04-25-2016, 06:35 PM   #2
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Re: Taking a poll

I would say help considering that in high end classic car shows they do not take points off for safety upgrades such as brakes. I don't think anyone would miss the original front drums
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Old 04-25-2016, 06:40 PM   #3
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Re: Taking a poll



There are purists, but overall I do not see it hurting the value. Just remember you will probably need new wheels to clear the calipers. Factory drum steel wheels do not work (without spacers).
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Old 04-25-2016, 08:01 PM   #4
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Re: Taking a poll

Just save all the original parts and include them if you sell it.

Drums suck!!!
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Old 04-25-2016, 11:37 PM   #5
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I would say a well executed disc brake conversion would only hurt resale value if the vehicle you "improved" was a low mile, all-original, time capsule type survivor. No harm at all in making a driver type vehicle safer.
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Old 04-26-2016, 06:34 AM   #6
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go with the disk brakes!
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Old 04-26-2016, 07:58 AM   #7
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Re: Taking a poll

I think in todays world it helps the resale value.
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Old 04-26-2016, 08:19 AM   #8
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Disk brakes all the way!
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Old 04-26-2016, 10:01 AM   #9
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Re: Taking a poll

I will eventually convert my factory 4x4 to disks too. As mentioned above Keep the original parts if you are worried about resale.

Mine will not be an OEM restoration, so once mine is back on the road I will be on the lookout for a doner truck for the swap. I will use mine for some light towing, so the disks will be a major improvement based on how it (barley) stops now.
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Old 04-29-2016, 06:16 PM   #10
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Thanks for all the feedback definitely going to convert to disc brakes in the front.
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Old 05-02-2016, 05:22 AM   #11
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Re: Taking a poll

I converted my 1963 K10 to disk and would never go back.
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