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GVizzle · 08-27-2009, 10:11 PM

Can you please post Pics of this Piece?

Preferably front and Rear Set ups.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-28-2009, 03:02 AM

Gvizzle,

My rear axle is still not mounted yet, waiting on my drop arms,
but there are quite a few pictures in my top siggy linky below.

Luv

dnd1978 · 02-05-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by griffman

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

Im installing the front Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit and the 2 brake line are short. what did you do about the brake line?

dnd1978 · 02-08-2010, 10:59 PM

Finished installing my McGaughy's big 13" Front kit this weekend. The parts in the kit where good quality and went together with no problems. The kit was all bolt on but i had to move my brake lines from the front of the cross member to the back(had to remove & reweld brackets). My kit did not come with directions, part list or discription of expendable parts like pads and rotors. I would reuse McGauphy's.

**N2TRUX** · 03-27-2010, 11:24 AM

Man that's a good looking conversion and a great price. I would still like "specific" details on how the rear can be done.

brett83 · 03-28-2010, 10:12 AM

I used the front kit. Like others said, on 73-87 trucks the factory brake line routing hole through the frame is in front of the crossmember, and the rubber air line they supply you with is way to short to reach there. I took pics and sent them to Mcgaughys, and they basically played dumb and said my truck was the first one they had seen where the factory brake line was not routed behind the crossmember, so I just ordered up some stainless lines to us. the kit definitely looks great though. I have a pic here, but have not been on this site in a year, and can not remember how to post it.

bruce bruce · 03-29-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brett83

I used the front kit. Like others said, on 73-87 trucks the factory brake line routing hole through the frame is in front of the crossmember, and the rubber air line they supply you with is way to short to reach there. I took pics and sent them to Mcgaughys, and they basically played dumb and said my truck was the first one they had seen where the factory brake line was not routed behind the crossmember, so I just ordered up some stainless lines to us. the kit definitely looks great though. I have a pic here, but have not been on this site in a year, and can not remember how to post it.

They play dumb or call you a liar. My front hubs didn't spin true. My new wheels looked bent when you spun them. We sent the worst one back and they just wiped the grease out and sent it back. They said they sent a perfect "new" one back. Looks like they tried to drive the races in some more. Little did they know I made a mark on it to see if they were going to send me a new one. When I called them back the ass on the line pretty much called me a liar. I wouldn't buy anything from them agian. It'll cost me about 100.00 to get them machined properly. Not worth dealing with them anymore.

87chevy.com · 03-29-2010, 08:33 PM

could someone take a picture of the actual spindle... like with the rotor removed..? might be too late for some people but if somone has one ready to be installed, i would surely appreciate that... thanks
clint

**way2lo2** · 03-29-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

could someone take a picture of the actual spindle... like with the rotor removed..? might be too late for some people but if somone has one ready to be installed, i would surely appreciate that... thanks
clint

Here is a pic of the Mcgaughys spindle from their big brake kit with a true C5 rotor and caliper. I am not crazy about the hubs they use with their kit so I mated a readily available and inexpensive street rod hub and vette brake to their spindle. I have to get some batteries for my camara tomorrow and take a pic of the bare spindle. Just so everyone is aware, its the same ole drop spindle with some milling done.
Boris

87chevy.com · 03-29-2010, 11:27 PM

hey way2lo2, i sent you a pair of pm's... and thanks for the reply... ive been staring at your photos for.. no lie... 10 minutes.. lol nice work.
clint

Justins76 · 03-30-2010, 12:43 AM

Are those grade 5 bolts with metric 8.8 on the calipers? Why not go for grade 8 and 10.9 flange bolts? Might be a bit more but worth piece of mind.

**way2lo2** · 03-30-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Justins76

Are those grade 5 bolts with metric 8.8 on the calipers? Why not go for grade 8 and 10.9 flange bolts? Might be a bit more but worth piece of mind.

Good eye, I was waiting for someone to catch that. When I mocked it up, I didn't have the correct length bolts in grade 8 and I usually run factory caliper bolts but in this application they were too short so again I grabbed what I had in the nut and bolt bins. I figured that be strong enough for mock up pics.

aggie91 · 03-30-2010, 02:15 PM

I will be watching this thread also...

LMDGUY · 03-30-2010, 06:50 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.

Iv installed a few aftermarket disk brake kits and have had to do this before.. never mentioned in any of the instructions but when you call they alwasy say "may need to machine down some axles"

Justins76 · 03-31-2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by way2lo2

Good eye, I was waiting for someone to catch that. When I mocked it up, I didn't have the correct length bolts in grade 8 and I usually run factory caliper bolts but in this application they were too short so again I grabbed what I had in the nut and bolt bins. I figured that be strong enough for mock up pics.

Watch out for that locktite j/k

What mc and prop valve you going to use?

PBFAB.COM · 04-08-2010, 05:11 PM

bump

crakarjax · 04-08-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnd1978

Finished installing my McGaughy's big 13" Front kit this weekend. The parts in the kit where good quality and went together with no problems. The kit was all bolt on but i had to move my brake lines from the front of the cross member to the back(had to remove & reweld brackets). My kit did not come with directions, part list or discription of expendable parts like pads and rotors. I would reuse McGauphy's.

What size wheels are those? I like!

dnd1978 · 04-08-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crakarjax

What size wheels are those? I like!

Thanks 20x8 Boss 335

**N2TRUX** · 04-08-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by way2lo2

....Just so everyone is aware, its the same ole drop spindle with some milling done.
Boris

Is there a reason you use McGaughys spindles? Would DJM work as well?

c10seconds · 04-08-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnd1978

Finished installing my McGaughy's big 13" Front kit this weekend. The parts in the kit where good quality and went together with no problems. The kit was all bolt on but i had to move my brake lines from the front of the cross member to the back(had to remove & reweld brackets). My kit did not come with directions, part list or discription of expendable parts like pads and rotors. I would reuse McGauphy's.

How much is this kit? What all does it come with??

PBFAB.COM · 04-08-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by c10seconds

How much is this kit? What all does it come with??

Stop by the shop, I have a kit there that you can see in person.

c10seconds · 04-09-2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Stop by the shop, I have a kit there that you can see in person.

Ok. Ill see you tomorrow

**nlped** · 04-09-2010, 01:08 PM

Hey Nate, did you ever have a chance to measure the replacement hub diameters at the base and the top (nearest the grease cap) and the overall height of the "snout" of the hub?

Thanks,

Ed

dnd1978 · 04-11-2010, 10:10 PM

Ed

Will this work? Sorry about the quality of the picture and I forgot to get the width of the hub. Good luck

Dillon D

dnd1978 · 04-11-2010, 10:16 PM

Guys

In the first picture i did beat the dust covers in.

second picture shows how you will need the move the brake line to the back side of the drop member. Hope this helps

Dillon

08-27-2009, 10:11 PM	#26
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Can you please post Pics of this Piece? Preferably front and Rear Set ups.

08-28-2009, 03:02 AM	#27
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Gvizzle, My rear axle is still not mounted yet, waiting on my drop arms, but there are quite a few pictures in my top siggy linky below. Luv __________________ 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

02-08-2010, 10:59 PM	#29
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Finished installing my McGaughy's big 13" Front kit this weekend. The parts in the kit where good quality and went together with no problems. The kit was all bolt on but i had to move my brake lines from the front of the cross member to the back(had to remove & reweld brackets). My kit did not come with directions, part list or discription of expendable parts like pads and rotors. I would reuse McGauphy's. Attached Images

03-27-2010, 11:24 AM	#30
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Man that's a good looking conversion and a great price. I would still like "specific" details on how the rear can be done. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-28-2010, 10:12 AM	#31
brett83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: beaumont, tx Posts: 15	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I used the front kit. Like others said, on 73-87 trucks the factory brake line routing hole through the frame is in front of the crossmember, and the rubber air line they supply you with is way to short to reach there. I took pics and sent them to Mcgaughys, and they basically played dumb and said my truck was the first one they had seen where the factory brake line was not routed behind the crossmember, so I just ordered up some stainless lines to us. the kit definitely looks great though. I have a pic here, but have not been on this site in a year, and can not remember how to post it.

03-29-2010, 08:33 PM	#33
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,255	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit could someone take a picture of the actual spindle... like with the rotor removed..? might be too late for some people but if somone has one ready to be installed, i would surely appreciate that... thanks clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

03-29-2010, 11:27 PM	#35
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,255	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit hey way2lo2, i sent you a pair of pm's... and thanks for the reply... ive been staring at your photos for.. no lie... 10 minutes.. lol nice work. clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress Last edited by 87chevy.com; 03-29-2010 at 11:27 PM.

03-30-2010, 12:43 AM	#36
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Are those grade 5 bolts with metric 8.8 on the calipers? Why not go for grade 8 and 10.9 flange bolts? Might be a bit more but worth piece of mind. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

03-30-2010, 02:15 PM	#38
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04-08-2010, 05:11 PM	#41
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04-09-2010, 01:08 PM	#48
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Hey Nate, did you ever have a chance to measure the replacement hub diameters at the base and the top (nearest the grease cap) and the overall height of the "snout" of the hub? Thanks, Ed __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-11-2010, 10:10 PM	#49
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Ed Will this work? Sorry about the quality of the picture and I forgot to get the width of the hub. Good luck Dillon D Attached Images

04-11-2010, 10:16 PM	#50
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Guys In the first picture i did beat the dust covers in. second picture shows how you will need the move the brake line to the back side of the drop member. Hope this helps Dillon



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