'49 Chevy brake upgrade

[Coach529]

1949 3600



I am ditching the stock front axle for a 1/2 ton version over the winter, and I would really like to increase the stopping power and safety of this truck by changing over to disc brakes.

Not sure if I will stay 6 bolt, or convert to 5. I have a complete 1/2 ton front axle hub to hub and wheels for it, so staying with 6 would be ideal.

What is the best bang for the buck?

Buy a complete kit? Buy brackets and buy all stuff from FLAPS? Junk Yard??

[Highsider]

Don't have an answer, but I dig the truck.
I especially like the color.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

The 5 bolt stuff will be cheaper but a lot depends on what rear end you are going to use. The Camero rear end uses the small 5 bolt patern. The Blazer rear end uses 6 bolt. The wheel choice has a lot to do with it too.
I Like all the chrome on that truck.

[Coach529]

Wheel choice is going to be stock hub caps and wide white walls. Probably going toend up with different bolt patterns front to back, but not to concerned.

[Coach529]

Anybody have any exprience with this kit?

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Deluxe...ckup,4622.html

[Russell Ashley]

I didn't get mine from Speedway Motors but I think it's the same kit that I used. I bought mine at Tuckers and it came from CPP, which is probably where that one will come from. It's easy to install and my truck stops great. If you aren't replacing the tie rod ends and king pins and bushings at the same time it's an easy Saturday job. Keep in mind that you will need the appropriate master cylinder for disk/drum brakes. I added a power booster from Tuckers (also CPP) at the same time. It's also a fairly easy install but you will have to replace or at least re-configure your brake lines which adds to the time required.