Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChrisAunchman · 07-02-2016, 10:29 AM

Hey All,
Just wanted to post some pictures of my recent disc conversion. I ended up going with Captian Fabs kit that uses the D52 calipers, and astro van rotors. I am using the standard D52 caliper instead of the one that has the e-brake lever from the el durado. Big cost savings. For the e-brake I plane on utilizing a hydraulic type they use in drifting and work it off the existing lever in the cab.

Everything in this kit went together perfectly. There were ZERO issues with fitment. This is the first time I actually bought a custom kit were I didn't have to grind or knock new holes in it. This is a true bolt together kit. Calipers are perfectly centered on the rotor. COuldn't ask for a better conversion kit. I would HIGHLY recommend his kits. IN fact a guy that runs a shop near me that is a true perfectionist couldn't believe how nice this kit was. I also went with his P/S adapter plate up front and that too is really nice.

Have a great 4th!

Chris

**lolife99** · 07-02-2016, 10:58 AM

I highly agree!
Captain Fab makes QUALITY products.

zach_carver · 07-02-2016, 01:39 PM

Is there an exact parts list you used? As far as brake pads, rotors, and brake lines? This looks awesome!!!

ChrisAunchman · 07-02-2016, 10:09 PM

Yes, I have all the boxes at my garage I'll get the exact P/Ns for you. It was very affordable too, cheaper than rebuilding the drums and less of a headache.

zach_carver · 07-02-2016, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisAunchman

Yes, I have all the boxes at my garage I'll get the exact P/Ns for you. It was very affordable too, cheaper than rebuilding the drums and less of a headache.

Thanks a lot! Was this a 6 or 5 lug conversion?

**lolife99** · 07-02-2016, 11:08 PM

This conversion uses Astro van rotors.
So it's a 5-lug conversion.
5x5 bolt pattern.

SierraMtns · 07-02-2016, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisAunchman

Hey All,
Just wanted to post some pictures of my recent disc conversion. I ended up going with Captian Fabs kit that uses the D52 calipers, and astro van rotors. I am using the standard D52 caliper instead of the one that has the e-brake lever from the el durado. Big cost savings. For the e-brake I plane on utilizing a hydraulic type they use in drifting and work it off the existing lever in the cab.

Everything in this kit went together perfectly. There were ZERO issues with fitment. This is the first time I actually bought a custom kit were I didn't have to grind or knock new holes in it. This is a true bolt together kit. Calipers are perfectly centered on the rotor. COuldn't ask for a better conversion kit. I would HIGHLY recommend his kits. IN fact a guy that runs a shop near me that is a true perfectionist couldn't believe how nice this kit was. I also went with his P/S adapter plate up front and that too is really nice.

Have a great 4th!

Chris

Looks good Chris. I would like to see some pictures on how you are running the e-brake setup.

ChrisAunchman · 07-03-2016, 11:54 AM

Will do, it will be a bit before I plumb the hard lines, moving onto the motor and tranny next. Already have a built 700R4, so now it's just getting the block to the machine shop. It'll be something like this though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Ra...-/131071217760

Get rid of the handle and just work it off a cable. it goes inline with the rear brake line.

bbbc10 · 07-03-2016, 04:05 PM

looks great in for part numbers

Agent915 · 07-13-2016, 09:40 PM

I'd be interested in that parts list as well!

ChrisAunchman · 07-13-2016, 10:20 PM

Will do....Hopefully will get to the shop this weekend....Been house shopping for the sat few weeks so no time to play......Researched the hydraulic brake thing and it is very do-able...I've been keeping a very detailed receipt binder of everything I put into this truck.

Dmaxmoe · 06-20-2017, 09:28 PM

Any updates?

jumbogem29 · 03-24-2018, 03:40 PM

Any Parts list for this conversion out there.

**66 C10 383** · 03-25-2018, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumbogem29

Any Parts list for this conversion out there.

Here's the guy that makes that exact kit. I bet he'll have all the answers.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=398352

He's got all kinds of high quality products. Very helpful and knowledgeble vendor and member that's still here to this day.

Richard2112 · 03-25-2018, 01:28 AM

That is some nice lookin' work.

68Stepbed · 03-26-2018, 10:04 AM

I used the same kit. I went for the Centric slotted and cross drilled rotors to match my Wilwoods up front. Then, I used stock front truck calipers.

Rotor part numbers: CENTRIC 12766022R, 12766022L https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...hub,rotor,1896

Calipers: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...b,caliper,1704

07-02-2016, 10:29 AM	#1
ChrisAunchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 55	Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics Hey All, Just wanted to post some pictures of my recent disc conversion. I ended up going with Captian Fabs kit that uses the D52 calipers, and astro van rotors. I am using the standard D52 caliper instead of the one that has the e-brake lever from the el durado. Big cost savings. For the e-brake I plane on utilizing a hydraulic type they use in drifting and work it off the existing lever in the cab. Everything in this kit went together perfectly. There were ZERO issues with fitment. This is the first time I actually bought a custom kit were I didn't have to grind or knock new holes in it. This is a true bolt together kit. Calipers are perfectly centered on the rotor. COuldn't ask for a better conversion kit. I would HIGHLY recommend his kits. IN fact a guy that runs a shop near me that is a true perfectionist couldn't believe how nice this kit was. I also went with his P/S adapter plate up front and that too is really nice. Have a great 4th! Chris Attached Images

07-02-2016, 10:58 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics I highly agree! Captain Fab makes QUALITY products. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-02-2016, 01:39 PM	#3
zach_carver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Blue Ridge,GA Posts: 508	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics Is there an exact parts list you used? As far as brake pads, rotors, and brake lines? This looks awesome!!! __________________ 1965 C10 LS2/4l70, WHITE, 5/7 DROP LINK TO SUPER SNOOPY C10 BUILD---> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689283 1977 C10 SILVERADO HAWAIIAN BLUE, 5/5" DROP, LS6/4L80E 1976 CHEVY K5, 350/350, YUBA GOLD/SADDLE

07-02-2016, 10:09 PM	#4
ChrisAunchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 55	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics Yes, I have all the boxes at my garage I'll get the exact P/Ns for you. It was very affordable too, cheaper than rebuilding the drums and less of a headache.

07-02-2016, 11:08 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics This conversion uses Astro van rotors. So it's a 5-lug conversion. 5x5 bolt pattern. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-03-2016, 11:54 AM	#8
ChrisAunchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 55	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics Will do, it will be a bit before I plumb the hard lines, moving onto the motor and tranny next. Already have a built 700R4, so now it's just getting the block to the machine shop. It'll be something like this though. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Ra...-/131071217760 Get rid of the handle and just work it off a cable. it goes inline with the rear brake line.

07-03-2016, 04:05 PM	#9
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics looks great in for part numbers

07-13-2016, 09:40 PM	#10
Agent915 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 228	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics I'd be interested in that parts list as well!

07-13-2016, 10:20 PM	#11
ChrisAunchman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Middleboro, MA Posts: 55	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics Will do....Hopefully will get to the shop this weekend....Been house shopping for the sat few weeks so no time to play......Researched the hydraulic brake thing and it is very do-able...I've been keeping a very detailed receipt binder of everything I put into this truck.

06-20-2017, 09:28 PM	#12
Dmaxmoe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 22	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics Any updates?

03-24-2018, 03:40 PM	#13
jumbogem29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: montgomery al Posts: 8	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics Any Parts list for this conversion out there.

03-25-2018, 01:28 AM	#15
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics That is some nice lookin' work.

03-26-2018, 10:04 AM	#16
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Disc conversion kit from Captain Fab /w pics I used the same kit. I went for the Centric slotted and cross drilled rotors to match my Wilwoods up front. Then, I used stock front truck calipers. Rotor part numbers: CENTRIC 12766022R, 12766022L https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...hub,rotor,1896 Calipers: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...b,caliper,1704 __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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