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Redline · 02-26-2009, 06:14 PM

I just bought a 1963 and it has disk brakes on the front, but no power..... Is there a lot involve in adding this??

thanks,

redline

mx215 · 03-09-2009, 09:15 PM

how much $$$ for a disc conversion? i plan on running 2 1/2 drop spindles. thanks

new64owner · 03-29-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by soba_03

Well now I'm going to keep the 6 lugs in the back. I will eventually probally buy a set of 5 lug axels. But often times a 5 lug rearend is swapped out. I don't have one to throw under mine so I'm going to use a disk brake conversion kit for this year. So I will be running 5 lug up front and 6 in the rear. The wheels are closed centers so no one will know.

there is a web site deicated to specialty brake parts that i found and make rotors just like the 73-87 5 lug rotors that are 6 lug

Old School Kid · 03-30-2009, 07:02 AM

This is true about the 6 lug rotors for the 73-87, BUT you must make sure you have the heavy duty brakes and spindles, the 73-87 existing rotors must be 1 1/4 thick ( the spindles/races are different size between the light and heavy duty.... I only could find 6 lug rotors for the heavy duty brakes.. CPP has them... Maybe they are out there but I couldn't find them....

aggie91 · 03-30-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mx215

how much $$$ for a disc conversion? i plan on running 2 1/2 drop spindles. thanks

There are complete kits with drop spindles available on the market from many sources for $500 and up. I think CPP's kit is about $599. I did mine with used spindles, new rotors/calipers/hoses/bearings/ball joints from a parts store for about half of what a kit cost at the time. Depends on what parts you can find or what work you are willing to do yourself.

joe231 · 03-30-2009, 02:08 PM

why did this become un-stuck???

new64owner · 03-30-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

There are complete kits with drop spindles available on the market from many sources for $500 and up. I think CPP's kit is about $599. I did mine with used spindles, new rotors/calipers/hoses/bearings/ball joints from a parts store for about half of what a kit cost at the time. Depends on what parts you can find or what work you are willing to do yourself.

just did the whole conversion for 150 bucks. bought a rolling frame with 1 1/4 front spindles and 6 lug rotors with booster and a new master. all i have to do is have it aligned. craigs list.org is awesome

aggie91 · 03-31-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by new64owner

there is a web site deicated to specialty brake parts that i found and make rotors just like the 73-87 5 lug rotors that are 6 lug

do you know the web site? I have not found it yet...

**Captainfab** · 04-01-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

do you know the web site? I have not found it yet...

Try these guys

http://www.classicperform.com/

http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

Might be some others, but those two come to mind first. There's another option here.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ad.php?t=35042

aggie91 · 04-01-2009, 12:53 PM

Thanks Captainfab.

I new about those, but new64owner mentioned a web site dedicated to specialty brake parts. Just asking if he new the web address...

new64owner · 04-04-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Thanks Captainfab.

I new about those, but new64owner mentioned a web site dedicated to specialty brake parts. Just asking if he new the web address...

classic performance parts. they sell heavy duty spindles. or you can get a used set from a donor vehicle. as long as the rotors are 1 1/4 inches thick they will work with six lug. check your local boneyards or site like craigslist. org. i bought a chevy van frame with heavy duty brakes for 100. with booster, master and pro valve. all lines were in good condition. my a- arms are good just got newer ball joints. and fabricated the spacer bracket for power steering. today i bought a disc rear end out of a camaro that is a little narrower, but with the wider rear tires it fits nice. i have also dropped my fresh built 355 in it. i got quite a hot rod.

joe231 · 04-07-2009, 07:12 PM

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63sbssbbw · 04-08-2009, 06:25 AM

Interesting

**Captainfab** · 06-24-2009, 11:52 PM

Bump

joe231 · 06-25-2009, 08:05 AM

is there a reason this became un-stuck?

could it be a sticky again.....?

bubba327 · 06-25-2009, 10:43 PM

Please Stick it where I can find it again. HaHaHa My 6 lug rotors and calipers from CPP arrived last Friday An E-bay Special. Gotta love it!!! Hopefully I will get something done on the 64 this weekend. Using a 71 donor front crossmember and steering parts . Yes-- I know you do not have change the entire crossmember but I wanted to clean and sanitize and paint while I was under there.

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Yes-- You can pull the crossmember out with the motor still in place. I did lift it slightly with a engine puller just in case. The 6 cylinder is resting on the motor mounts with just the top frame bolts.

daverod · 06-25-2009, 11:55 PM

Yes

I was pretty sure a 71 would work but everyone was talking 73-87 I was getting worried.

I knew Keven would'nt $hit me. There always someone out there proving it can be done. Nice job.

bubba327 · 06-26-2009, 06:24 PM

Well Hi neighbor! the 71 parts fit nicely, but one bolt hole in the frame needs a little elongating to the rear by about 1/4" (the bottom front bolt -the hole in the side bracket is threaded already. The other holes all line up. I rationalized that if the entire crossmember and steering components are off a 71, then I can remember that in the future if I need replacement parts

six5 · 08-04-2009, 01:37 AM

I have a 66 C20. It seems the best way for me would to pick up a fully loaded 73-87 front cross member to achieve a 6 lug disc brake setup in the front.....?

mtburg71 · 11-14-2009, 06:24 PM

bump

Hilandr451 · 11-14-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by six5

I have a 66 C20. It seems the best way for me would to pick up a fully loaded 73-87 front cross member to achieve a 6 lug disc brake setup in the front.....?

IMHO, yes. I'm fixin' to do that very thing on my buddy's 1966 C20 next Saturday. We're swapping the crossmember from an '83 C10.

Many pictures to follow..... but that's another thread - Right Johnny-boy?.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-14-2009, 09:27 PM

Next Sunday... I can't do saturdays..

mtburg71 · 02-28-2010, 04:16 PM

Ttt

63sbssbbw · 05-09-2010, 08:01 AM

Trouble in paradise guys
The 63 gmc xm dropped out easy,but when I went to test fit the 75 xm to see which holes I needed to modify it only went in after using 2" ratchet straps(1 ahead and 1 behind) to suck the framerails together and still needed a BFH to get it to go in
Did a raft of measurements after the body was removed and came to the conclusion that it's not tweaked,bent or twisted.
So what gives????
I'm going to do some comparing today to see where the differences are.
This has me scratching my head after every thread I've read on this subject stated that
it was a pretty easy swap.
any ideas??
Thanks,Trent

02-26-2009, 06:14 PM	#76
Redline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 60	Re: For Thoese Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 I just bought a 1963 and it has disk brakes on the front, but no power..... Is there a lot involve in adding this?? thanks, redline Last edited by Redline; 02-27-2009 at 09:31 AM.

03-09-2009, 09:15 PM	#77
mx215 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indy Posts: 8	Re: For Thoese Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 how much $$$ for a disc conversion? i plan on running 2 1/2 drop spindles. thanks

03-30-2009, 07:02 AM	#79
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: For Thoese Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 This is true about the 6 lug rotors for the 73-87, BUT you must make sure you have the heavy duty brakes and spindles, the 73-87 existing rotors must be 1 1/4 thick ( the spindles/races are different size between the light and heavy duty.... I only could find 6 lug rotors for the heavy duty brakes.. CPP has them... Maybe they are out there but I couldn't find them.... __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

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04-08-2009, 06:25 AM	#88
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06-24-2009, 11:52 PM	#89
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06-25-2009, 08:05 AM	#90
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06-25-2009, 10:43 PM	#91
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 Please Stick it where I can find it again. HaHaHa My 6 lug rotors and calipers from CPP arrived last Friday An E-bay Special. Gotta love it!!! Hopefully I will get something done on the 64 this weekend. Using a 71 donor front crossmember and steering parts . Yes-- I know you do not have change the entire crossmember but I wanted to clean and sanitize and paint while I was under there. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

06-25-2009, 11:00 PM	#92
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 Out With the Old!!! Yes-- You can pull the crossmember out with the motor still in place. I did lift it slightly with a engine puller just in case. The 6 cylinder is resting on the motor mounts with just the top frame bolts. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

06-25-2009, 11:55 PM	#93
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 Yes I was pretty sure a 71 would work but everyone was talking 73-87 I was getting worried. I knew Keven would'nt $hit me. There always someone out there proving it can be done. Nice job.

06-26-2009, 06:24 PM	#94
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 Well Hi neighbor! the 71 parts fit nicely, but one bolt hole in the frame needs a little elongating to the rear by about 1/4" (the bottom front bolt -the hole in the side bracket is threaded already. The other holes all line up. I rationalized that if the entire crossmember and steering components are off a 71, then I can remember that in the future if I need replacement parts __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

08-04-2009, 01:37 AM	#95
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 I have a 66 C20. It seems the best way for me would to pick up a fully loaded 73-87 front cross member to achieve a 6 lug disc brake setup in the front.....? __________________ -Dave My 1965 build...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331302 Last edited by six5; 08-04-2009 at 01:48 AM.

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63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: For Those Doing Disk Brakes. 60-66 Trouble in paradise guys The 63 gmc xm dropped out easy,but when I went to test fit the 75 xm to see which holes I needed to modify it only went in after using 2" ratchet straps(1 ahead and 1 behind) to suck the framerails together and still needed a BFH to get it to go in Did a raft of measurements after the body was removed and came to the conclusion that it's not tweaked,bent or twisted. So what gives???? I'm going to do some comparing today to see where the differences are. This has me scratching my head after every thread I've read on this subject stated that it was a pretty easy swap. any ideas?? Thanks,Trent __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

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