Specific 14 bolt disc brake/hub question??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Critter · 03-07-2010, 12:00 AM

Does anyone have any experience putting one of the many 14 bolt full floater disc brake kits on a newer style corporate 14 bolt axle? By newer I mean one that came out from under the 88-98 type body style (it's sort of a grey area on the exact year). This axle would have the SLIDE-ON style brake drum as opposed to the pressed on behind the hub style like the 87 and earlier. I have been told that the back side of these newer hubs are not machined flat and therefor don't accept the disc rotor swap as easily. Can anybody confirm or deny this?

03-07-2010, 12:00 AM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Specific 14 bolt disc brake/hub question??? Does anyone have any experience putting one of the many 14 bolt full floater disc brake kits on a newer style corporate 14 bolt axle? By newer I mean one that came out from under the 88-98 type body style (it's sort of a grey area on the exact year). This axle would have the SLIDE-ON style brake drum as opposed to the pressed on behind the hub style like the 87 and earlier. I have been told that the back side of these newer hubs are not machined flat and therefor don't accept the disc rotor swap as easily. Can anybody confirm or deny this? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com



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