What size disc brakes can I fit under my wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vannatta20 · 06-06-2012, 03:00 PM

I have 15 inch steel smoothies. 2nd pic.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498080

What disc brakes would be recommended for these wheels? Should I upgrade to bigger wheels for 12-13 inch rotor? Trying to stay on budget so I would like to keep these wheels for now.

Pro Performance · 06-06-2012, 03:16 PM

It all depends on how large of brake you want to go with. Going with a 13" rotor, you will definitely have to step up to a 17" wheel. If you are looking for just a disc brake conversion, which allows you to go keep the same wheels, then a McGaughys kit would be the way to go. They even offer 13" kits also, that are more affordable vs. the Baer or Wilwood.

Let me know if you want some pricing on McGaughys parts.

- Travis

vannatta20 · 06-06-2012, 03:52 PM

Could u PM a price for a 6 lug kit that fits under my wheels?

Pro Performance · 06-06-2012, 06:12 PM

PM Sent

andrewmp6 · 06-06-2012, 11:03 PM

If you want something oem read http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

Pro Performance · 06-07-2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

If you want something oem read http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

That is some good info there.

andrewmp6 · 06-08-2012, 04:56 AM

If its just a normal truck the factory disc are big enough and parts stores will always have parts for it.

06-06-2012, 03:00 PM	#1
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 290	What size disc brakes can I fit under my wheels? I have 15 inch steel smoothies. 2nd pic. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498080 What disc brakes would be recommended for these wheels? Should I upgrade to bigger wheels for 12-13 inch rotor? Trying to stay on budget so I would like to keep these wheels for now.

06-06-2012, 03:16 PM	#2
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: What size disc brakes can I fit under my wheels? It all depends on how large of brake you want to go with. Going with a 13" rotor, you will definitely have to step up to a 17" wheel. If you are looking for just a disc brake conversion, which allows you to go keep the same wheels, then a McGaughys kit would be the way to go. They even offer 13" kits also, that are more affordable vs. the Baer or Wilwood. Let me know if you want some pricing on McGaughys parts. - Travis

06-06-2012, 03:52 PM	#3
vannatta20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 290	Re: What size disc brakes can I fit under my wheels? Could u PM a price for a 6 lug kit that fits under my wheels?

06-06-2012, 06:12 PM	#4
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: What size disc brakes can I fit under my wheels? PM Sent

06-06-2012, 11:03 PM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: What size disc brakes can I fit under my wheels? If you want something oem read http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

06-08-2012, 04:56 AM	#7
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: What size disc brakes can I fit under my wheels? If its just a normal truck the factory disc are big enough and parts stores will always have parts for it.



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