front disc brake conversion

[tonkadawg]

Hey guys,

My '49 is in need of some brake work - I do know that the master cylinder leaks as well as the wheel cylinders. I not sure of the condition of the drums and shoes yet, but after seeing the rest of the truck I'm thinking it will be best and safest to just replace everything and have some peace of mind.

In compiling the list of parts and costs, I'm beginning to think that the front disc swap might be the best bang for the buck.


Right now, I'm leaning towards the kit over at chevsofthe40s - http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/browse....at=180T&skip=0

The kit at LMC is also looking good - http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CA/full.aspx?Page=68 - the actual catalog has a kit with a booster and master cylinder

I'm looking for any feed back you guys might have on any of the kits out there.

[orgalmeister]

can also try http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/pro...product_id=442 they make a lot of the kits for other companies.

[mbgmike]

we are dealers for MPbrakes and can offer a lesser price to members. We also sell individual components and offer our own kits.

for example we sell the db1752b kit for $365.00. We also sell our power boosters and mc kits with pedal for $199.00. All made in usa

[CAL 58 GMC]

I upgraded my brakes with a new power booster and dual chamber master cylinder.
Here's a link for a kit on e-bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1947-...7138QQtcZphoto

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

I upgraded my brakes with a new power booster and dual chamber master cylinder.
Here's a link for a kit on e-bay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1947-...7138QQtcZphoto

Thats the same setup we sell all time at the usual price for $199.00 minus the frame bracket which is a little extra. Ebay is not always cheaper and we do not sell our products on Ebay anymore. We can beat almost any ebay price. Its still at a fair price though

[tonkadawg]

what extra does the power booster get me ?

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by tonkadawg

what extra does the power booster get me ?

Your wife can drive it and not complain
It just gives you an easier pedal of course thats all.

[tonkadawg]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Your wife can drive it and not complain
It just gives you an easier pedal of course thats all.

yeah, I guess I'd better just plan on getting one of those then. That will make it easier convincing her I need parts in the future