Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stunna · 08-17-2009, 07:53 AM

anybody installed or used this kit?

**N2TRUX** · 08-17-2009, 10:30 AM

Which one? Had a member "try" to install the rear conversion kit and sent it back.

stunna · 08-17-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Which one? Had a member "try" to install the rear conversion kit and sent it back.

Well i was really talking bout the front, but rear input would be great also

PBFAB.COM · 08-17-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stunna

Well i was really talking bout the front, but rear input would be great also

I have a couple sets in the shop "waiting to be installed". They look great, and for the price, it seems to be a killer deal. There have been zero complaints on the front kit, but I have heard of one board member who had some problems with the rear kit fitment. I will hopefully have some more feedback on the rear shortly.

pcmcobra · 08-17-2009, 10:06 PM

I bought the rear, and it did not fit. Rotor hub hole too small, even after machining, rotor would not fit over axle flange. Too bad, looked great.

PBFAB.COM · 08-17-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

I bought the rear, and it did not fit. Rotor hub hole too small, even after machining, rotor would not fit over axle flange. Too bad, looked great.

What was the response from McGaughy's? I am assuming you weren't the only one????

griffman · 08-17-2009, 11:51 PM

i installed the front kit fits great have the rear but havent installed yet

GVizzle · 08-19-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by griffman

i installed the front kit fits great have the rear but havent installed yet

Can you please post pics when you finish install

stunna · 08-19-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

I bought the rear, and it did not fit. Rotor hub hole too small, even after machining, rotor would not fit over axle flange. Too bad, looked great.

i called them and they said you have to turn the axle flange down in order for it to fit. Did you try this?

griffman · 08-20-2009, 10:11 PM

i just talked to the guy who i bought them from said no problem he would machine them down he said it was no big deal

griffman · 08-20-2009, 10:12 PM

yes i will post the pics did u want to see the front brakes now i have pics

GVizzle · 08-20-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by griffman

yes i will post the pics did u want to see the front brakes now i have pics

YES I would like to see as much as I can before I jump into those.

I would like to see PICs with and without the wheel if possible.

Thanks

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-21-2009, 05:38 AM

I have the McGaughy's 13" Front and Rear kit and it's already installed.

On the rear kit read the instructions, I didn't. (Machine work required)

My only complaint is they don't offer anything other than rubber lines.

(But I got Stainless Steel Braided ones from Inline Tube for an extra cost)

As for size, quality, & looks - Killer kit just my $.02 (Pic's on my website)

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stunna

i called them and they said you have to turn the axle flange down in order for it to fit. Did you try this?

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

What was the response from McGaughy's? I am assuming you weren't the only one????

Take a look here. LINK

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I have the McGaughy's 13" Front and Rear kit and it's already installed......- Killer kit just my $.02 (Pic's on my website)

Where?

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-22-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Where?

Top linky in siggy

oldspowered67C10 · 08-22-2009, 03:52 PM

Does anyone know if the front kit changes the track width?

PBFAB.COM · 08-22-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oldspowered67C10

Does anyone know if the front kit changes the track width?

McGaughy's kit does not narrow the trac-width.

.

pcmcobra · 08-22-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

What was the response from McGaughy's? I am assuming you weren't the only one????

McGaughys just said, "yes, you have to either machine inside of rotor or perimeter of axle hub"...that specific info was not divulged until I ran into the problem.

pcmcobra · 08-22-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stunna

i called them and they said you have to turn the axle flange down in order for it to fit. Did you try this?

way too much material needed to be removed, like 7/16...had to pass.

VA72C10 · 08-22-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

McGaughy's kit does not narrow the trac-width.

.

But does it widen it when you switch from drums is "I think" what he was asking. That is what I am trying to figure out.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-26-2009, 08:48 PM

I can take a measurement for you if that helps any?

(Just let me know from where to where to take it)

VA72C10 · 08-27-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I can take a measurement for you if that helps any?

(Just let me know from where to where to take it)

That would be cool if you would take a measurement from outside of rotor to outside of rotor on the plate where the wheel will mount to. That way I can measure from outside of drum to outside of drum and post that measurement and we will have at least one good sample of how much this pushes out the trac-width

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-27-2009, 05:35 PM

So you want outer rotor edge to edge + hub offset, right?

VA72C10 · 08-27-2009, 10:03 PM

Yes, that would be perfect and good FAQ info for the future IMHO.

08-17-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit anybody installed or used this kit?

08-17-2009, 10:30 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Which one? Had a member "try" to install the rear conversion kit and sent it back. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-17-2009, 10:06 PM	#5
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I bought the rear, and it did not fit. Rotor hub hole too small, even after machining, rotor would not fit over axle flange. Too bad, looked great. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

08-17-2009, 11:51 PM	#7
griffman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: modesto ca Posts: 10	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit i installed the front kit fits great have the rear but havent installed yet Last edited by griffman; 08-17-2009 at 11:58 PM. Reason: mistake

08-20-2009, 10:11 PM	#10
griffman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: modesto ca Posts: 10	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit i just talked to the guy who i bought them from said no problem he would machine them down he said it was no big deal

08-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
griffman Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: modesto ca Posts: 10	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit yes i will post the pics did u want to see the front brakes now i have pics

08-21-2009, 05:38 AM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I have the McGaughy's 13" Front and Rear kit and it's already installed. On the rear kit read the instructions, I didn't. (Machine work required) My only complaint is they don't offer anything other than rubber lines. (But I got Stainless Steel Braided ones from Inline Tube for an extra cost) As for size, quality, & looks - Killer kit just my $.02 (Pic's on my website) Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-21-2009 at 05:48 AM.

08-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#17
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Does anyone know if the front kit changes the track width?

08-26-2009, 08:48 PM	#22
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I can take a measurement for you if that helps any? (Just let me know from where to where to take it) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-27-2009, 05:35 PM	#24
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit So you want outer rotor edge to edge + hub offset, right? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Yes, that would be perfect and good FAQ info for the future IMHO. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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