6 lug rear disc install done! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Musclerodz · 03-20-2006, 10:12 PM

Got the new brackets fabricated and welded on today. It was fairly easy to do. I will have to re-powdercoat the rear end but only after all the brake line and e-brake has been mocked up. Brakes are off '03 burb. I would have shown the calipers installed, but they sent me the wrong ones, correct ones should be here in a few days.

Mike

Southedisto · 03-20-2006, 10:56 PM

nice

vtblazer · 03-21-2006, 07:30 AM

2wd or a 4x4 blazer?
Must be a 4x4 with the 6 lug disks but maybe not.

What the overall plans for your blazer?
Lift/drive train/gearing/tires...ect.

Sorry if I missed that somewhere...

Great start with the brakes.

**dennislbrooks** · 03-21-2006, 07:46 AM

cool - did you use the whole 3rd member from the 03 burb?

Musclerodz · 03-21-2006, 01:01 PM

4wd. I cutoff the old mounting flanges, and made new ones. They went right back in the same location, just clocked differently. Not sure they would fit under stock wheels yet. It has a 13" rotor. I am running 17x9 wheels, so no problem for me there. The best part about this swap is the part cost me $200 including shipping and it is all new GM stuff.

Mike

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2006, 04:24 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

el curioso · 03-21-2006, 11:24 PM

Hey how'bout a parts list and a write up for the FAQ's if it's not too much of a hassle?

Rokcrln · 03-22-2006, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el curioso

Hey how'bout a parts list and a write up for the FAQ's if it's not too much of a hassle?

Musclerodz · 03-22-2006, 11:01 AM

As soon as I get the e-brake cables figured out, be happy to do it.

Mike

Rokcrln · 03-22-2006, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

As soon as I get the e-brake cables figured out, be happy to do it.

Mike

Thanks Mike!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Musclerodz · 03-24-2006, 03:39 PM

Finally got the rear calipers in. Man, these are huge. It will require a 16" wheel minimum to run these brakes.

Mike

Rokcrln · 03-24-2006, 06:11 PM

Looks great! Keep us posted on a parts list. Did you buy all new parts or used?

Kevin

Musclerodz · 03-24-2006, 07:05 PM

Got them new off car-part.com. Very good deals on there if you look. Sometimes you can score new stuff like I did for the price of used parts. Never would have got it done this cheap going thru a dealer.

Mike

Rokcrln · 04-01-2006, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Got them new off car-part.com. Very good deals on there if you look. Sometimes you can score new stuff like I did for the price of used parts. Never would have got it done this cheap going thru a dealer.

Mike

So how is that parts list comming along

thanks,
Kevin

krue · 04-01-2006, 09:29 PM

Can't wait to see the FAQ.

Musclerodz · 04-03-2006, 02:28 PM

Got to mount the axle to the chassis before I can figure out which ebrake cables to use. Since I am going with a 4" lift, I may end up using extended cab or long bed cables for the extra length. that will take some guessing. Should be able to finiah that this month. Next time I stop by the dealer I will get a full list of part numbers.

Mike

el curioso · 04-12-2006, 08:21 PM

Ttt

smbrouss70 · 07-09-2006, 11:31 AM

Musclerodz, any update on the parts list?

Joe67 · 07-10-2006, 07:31 AM

Nice project, I'm interested in the final write up as well

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

2wd or a 4x4 blazer?
Must be a 4x4 with the 6 lug disks but maybe not.

All 1/2 ton 1999-2006 'New body style' FS pickups are 6 luggers. GM had 4 wheel discs until 2004 or so. Then they want back to the front disc / rear drum setup.

Musclerodz · 07-10-2006, 07:50 PM

Right now I am still trying to work out the brake line that attaches to the rear and e-brake set up. The rear discs are off the shelf 2003 Suburban or equivelant Hollander interchange. The actual brackets are fabricated and can post dimensions. I am working with classic tube to get me the correct setup. As soon as the parts arrive and work, I will post a full article.

Mike

RunTMCfan · 07-10-2006, 09:23 PM

Ok I'm kind of a brake Newbee. Should you upgrade the front discs to keep up with the very efficient technology of the new rears?

Also, are these ABS. I can lock up my front discs on my 72' with no sweat.

**N2TRUX** · 07-10-2006, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunTMCfan

....Also, are these ABS. I can lock up my front discs on my 72' with no sweat.

Locking up is what you want to avoid. If barkes loack up then they have gone beyond the point of a controlled stop. If the brakes are stopping rapidly you without locking up they are generating a controlled stop. Bigger is better...

RunTMCfan · 07-11-2006, 01:50 AM

I'm aware of that.

I guess my question could have been read two ways.

What I meant was I can lock mine up (stock disc brakes) and that's not good. Does this new conversion have ABS so they won't lock up (good)?

69TowRig · 07-12-2006, 10:16 AM

You will not get ABS because the tone ring, sensors, computer, and ABS controller, speed sensors, etc, would all have to be swapped over. All he did was use the brake hardware itself.

Nice work, I wonder if there is a similar OEM setup that I can put behind my 15" wheels.

ghetto_superman · 10-16-2006, 04:44 PM

bringin it back... any parts list yet?

03-20-2006, 10:12 PM	#1
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	6 lug rear disc install done! Got the new brackets fabricated and welded on today. It was fairly easy to do. I will have to re-powdercoat the rear end but only after all the brake line and e-brake has been mocked up. Brakes are off '03 burb. I would have shown the calipers installed, but they sent me the wrong ones, correct ones should be here in a few days. Mike Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

03-20-2006, 10:56 PM	#2
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! nice __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

03-21-2006, 07:30 AM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! 2wd or a 4x4 blazer? Must be a 4x4 with the 6 lug disks but maybe not. What the overall plans for your blazer? Lift/drive train/gearing/tires...ect. Sorry if I missed that somewhere... Great start with the brakes.

03-21-2006, 07:46 AM	#4
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,764	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! cool - did you use the whole 3rd member from the 03 burb?

03-21-2006, 01:01 PM	#5
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! 4wd. I cutoff the old mounting flanges, and made new ones. They went right back in the same location, just clocked differently. Not sure they would fit under stock wheels yet. It has a 13" rotor. I am running 17x9 wheels, so no problem for me there. The best part about this swap is the part cost me $200 including shipping and it is all new GM stuff. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

03-21-2006, 04:24 PM	#6
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03-21-2006, 11:24 PM	#7
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Hey how'bout a parts list and a write up for the FAQ's if it's not too much of a hassle?

03-22-2006, 11:01 AM	#9
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! As soon as I get the e-brake cables figured out, be happy to do it. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

03-24-2006, 03:39 PM	#11
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Finally got the rear calipers in. Man, these are huge. It will require a 16" wheel minimum to run these brakes. Mike Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

03-24-2006, 06:11 PM	#12
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Looks great! Keep us posted on a parts list. Did you buy all new parts or used? Kevin

03-24-2006, 07:05 PM	#13
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Got them new off car-part.com. Very good deals on there if you look. Sometimes you can score new stuff like I did for the price of used parts. Never would have got it done this cheap going thru a dealer. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

04-01-2006, 09:29 PM	#15
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04-03-2006, 02:28 PM	#16
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Got to mount the axle to the chassis before I can figure out which ebrake cables to use. Since I am going with a 4" lift, I may end up using extended cab or long bed cables for the extra length. that will take some guessing. Should be able to finiah that this month. Next time I stop by the dealer I will get a full list of part numbers. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

04-12-2006, 08:21 PM	#17
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Ttt

07-09-2006, 11:31 AM	#18
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07-10-2006, 07:50 PM	#20
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Right now I am still trying to work out the brake line that attaches to the rear and e-brake set up. The rear discs are off the shelf 2003 Suburban or equivelant Hollander interchange. The actual brackets are fabricated and can post dimensions. I am working with classic tube to get me the correct setup. As soon as the parts arrive and work, I will post a full article. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

07-10-2006, 09:23 PM	#21
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! Ok I'm kind of a brake Newbee. Should you upgrade the front discs to keep up with the very efficient technology of the new rears? Also, are these ABS. I can lock up my front discs on my 72' with no sweat. __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

07-11-2006, 01:50 AM	#23
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! I'm aware of that. I guess my question could have been read two ways. What I meant was I can lock mine up (stock disc brakes) and that's not good. Does this new conversion have ABS so they won't lock up (good)? __________________ Rob "RunTMCfan"

07-12-2006, 10:16 AM	#24
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: 6 lug rear disc install done! You will not get ABS because the tone ring, sensors, computer, and ABS controller, speed sensors, etc, would all have to be swapped over. All he did was use the brake hardware itself. Nice work, I wonder if there is a similar OEM setup that I can put behind my 15" wheels. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

10-16-2006, 04:44 PM	#25
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