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10-28-2008, 03:48 PM
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disc brakes?
i have a 1969 gmc k20,i have drums all around i can not find an 8lug disc brake conversion kit for my truck.i have done many searches and all i come up with is 6 lug.please help.by the way is it worth putting discs front and rear?i found a kit for the rear im having troubl with the front.
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10-28-2008, 05:34 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
www.brotherstrucks.com
Item: DBC8L20-SS
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10-28-2008, 05:44 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: disc brakes?
rear disks are a good idea if you spend a lotta time in the mud, loaded down more often than not, or, if your drums and shoes are discontinued (like my one ton's) Personally, if you don't meet any of those criteria, you are better off with drums in back.
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10-29-2008, 03:23 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
thanks for the replys the kit you posted is for a 2 wheeldrive i need it for a 4 wheeldrive.
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10-29-2008, 03:40 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
71-72 K20's have front disc brakes stock. So either hit up rockauto.com or your local NAPA, or hit the junk yards and get everything off a 71-72.
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10-29-2008, 05:44 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
Sorry about that I missed the K20 part!!
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10-29-2008, 05:53 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
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10-31-2008, 06:30 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
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10-31-2008, 07:23 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
Why do you not want to use factory front disc parts?
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10-31-2008, 07:39 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
I just swapped in a 71 front axel with the same gear ratio, changed the M/C and prop valve, new front line and done. Took about a weekend.
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10-31-2008, 07:42 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
My point exactly! Forget looking for expensive aftermarket stuff for the front. Just hit a bone yard, or the for sale section here and save a lot of $$$$.
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11-01-2008, 01:59 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
im gunna do just that thank you all so much for the help.
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11-01-2008, 08:48 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
what if you got a 71 or a 72 front end? i believe that they have discs in the front
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11-02-2008, 02:54 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
Who makes a kit for the rear?
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11-02-2008, 03:24 PM
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Re: disc brakes?
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