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Old 05-07-2022, 10:11 AM   #20
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Re: Finally completed the rear disc replacement on my ho52!!

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Originally Posted by special-K View Post
Thanks for the well written post. I have a '72 K2500 also and I plan in the future to replace the Dana 60 with an HO52 I have with No-Spin. I redid the Dana 60 (and front) brakes not long ago, but something isn't right. Feels like all front brake, so I plan to deal with that before driving again. Might be a good time to do the switch
It was a long time coming for me. I am not familiar with drum brakes like I am with disc. There is pro's and con's to each system. But, there is a very noticeable difference in stopping power now, I say with confidence if you do this swap you will be happy! Just keep the parking brake
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