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Old 12-27-2019, 02:13 PM   #1
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Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit?

I need to buy the best and most complete kit to upgrade my 1970 CST, C20 3/4 ton pickup that has 8-lug drum brakes. I've just looked at BROTHERS 8-lug "DELUXE" disc brake conversion kit and POL's C20 Truck Disc Brake Conversion, 8-Lug Deluxe. Between these two and any other recommendations you may have, what is the best for safety, reliability, and durability (cost is not an option)? Thanks.
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Old 12-27-2019, 02:29 PM   #2
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Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit?

This link is a (Sticky) found in the Suspension forum.
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Old 12-27-2019, 03:34 PM   #3
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Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit?

I recommend ECE.
www.earlyclassic.com
They have been in the business longer than just about everyone.
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Old 12-27-2019, 08:47 PM   #4
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Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit?

Thanks Gentlemen. Now another separate inquiry. Which is better, a 5-lug vs 6-lug? Is the 6-lug more heavy duty or is it just your preference for wheel options?
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Old 12-27-2019, 09:14 PM   #5
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Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit?

Great question.
I think it is personal preference.
With 5 lug you will have A lot more wheel options.
My choice of 5 or 6 lug would be 5 lug.

Around 1970 they started 5 lug option for chevy trucks.

If you are not going to use and abuse this truck ,
5 lug would be my choice .

Go with 8 lug if you want Heavy Duty.








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Old 12-28-2019, 11:07 AM   #6
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Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit?

Benefit of going 6 lug is not having to change your axles or drums out back. That's the route I took. If you decide later you want some 5 spoke wheels you can change to 5 lug then.
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Old 12-28-2019, 04:18 PM   #7
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Re: Best front end Drum to Disc break conversion kit?

Thanks. For right now I'm just changing the fronts to disc for more stopping force cause the other day I went through an intersection with the foot through the floor trying to stop the beast. I love the truck, I want to be safe, and never have this happen again. So, for the fronts from the great info you folks provided - saving me time - I'm going with 6-lug or 8-lug disc on the front. I still haven't decided who to buy them from since they all have discount specials going on right now. Thanks again gentlemen!
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