Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

I don't see a problem with fitment. PM sent

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

New to this forum, but I'm interested in a set of these. I've got a '69 with a 12-bolt, 6 lug rear- running factory steel rims. I've seen others suggest that you could simply purchase new axles that would be ready to go with the rotors required with this system- does anyone have the associated P/N's for those or know where to get them? Also, has anyone discovered what sort of E-brake cables are required with this setup?

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

You can get 6 lug replacement axles from any vendor that specializes in differentials such as Randy's Ring and Pinion, or Toms Differentials, or from Summit Racing. Before purchasing axles just to have the correct flange OD for the rotors, I would verify the dimension of the axles being purchased.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Hey captain happy Easter
The rotors for this install are 88-91 k1500 they show 2 kinds. 1" and 1.29" version I haven't seen anything on the f44 version.
Do you happen to have part numbers and info like you have in your other post? I just want to get the info right and I will be ordering ASAP.
Can you help me out?
Thanks Scott

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

I don't have that parts list here on my home computer. The part numbers are on the list of parts that come with the brackets.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Ok I want to see the cost for me to go the rear disc route.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Great info

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Can you please pm me with payment info and please post the parts list.
Thanks

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

I'll send you a PM.

Here is the parts list.

Rotors

Raybestos (Brake Best) #5977 or #5977RGS (economy)

Loaded Calipers

A1 Cardone # 16-4138(right)
# 16-4139(left)

The calipers can also be found at Speedway Motors and on ebay as a pair

Pads

Brake Best #MKD202 (can substitute MKD154)

Hoses

This is merely a suggestion as there are several OEM applications that will work

1979 Chevette front hoses (14.25”)

Brake Best #BH86572 (left or right)
Raybestos #BH36832

’79-’85 Eldorado, Riveria, Toronado front hoses (16.75”)

Brake Best #BH98913
#BH98914

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Pm sent

Can you tell me the vehicle that the rotors are from?

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

The same application I state in post #1. They are for a '88-'91 K1500 without the F44 suspension.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Captainfab, kit came in yesterday. I will post pictures when installed. Thank you

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

This was mocked up. Looks good way better than any drum. Will be a while before I get to test them out.
Thanks captain fab.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Axle painted and installed

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Captain,

Just sent you a PM with a question about an idea for another version of this...

Thanks,

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

PM replied to :)

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

OK fill us in on what your working on!!!

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Thanks for the reply. I am going to hold off on spilling the beans just yet. I sent CaptainFab another reply this morning. I think a lot of people will like it.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Aww Come on!!!:lol:

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

He came up with the same idea I had when I designed these 6 lug brackets. It will be a little while.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Hey I am interested in this set up, I am just wondering what exactly needs to be machined down? Just the hub on the axle? Or can we open up the hole on the rotor? Thanks!

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Yes the hub on the axle flange is much bigger than the rotor's center hole. You can certainly have the rotors machined, but I prefer to have the axles machined. That way if you have to replace a rotor, you don't have to have the machining done again.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Hey Captain,

So I'm finally getting ready to put this kit on. However do you know how important it is for the axle register to fit tightly on the stock 15" steelies? I'm thinking that this centers the wheel to the axle but I'm not sure how important this is?

If I machine the axle register to 3.06 do the lug nuts center the wheel?

If I machine the rotor to the appropriate size then the wheel could still be centered.

Sorry if I'm thinking incorrectly

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

With factory wheels, the hubs and the lug nuts center the wheel. Most aftermarket wheels rely on the lug nuts alone to keep the wheel centered. I don't see a problem with machining the original hubs down to accommodate the rotors and using the lug nuts to center the wheels.

Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake
 

Bump