power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DrtyJack75 · 11-11-2008, 01:28 AM

I just bought a power disk brake kit and cant remember where I saw it but is there a need for another hole to be drilled below the original hole in the firewall??

I bought the kit from Stan at ECE, so I know I can call him tomorrow but know there are guys on here all the time so thought I'd ge a answer a little faster.

any DIY threads on the conversion with a ECE kit....or any kit for that matter.

thanks!

Im so damn excited! I have all my parts except a lower radiator hose.....my build will start sooon!!

Cyclone · 11-11-2008, 01:34 AM

Hello from over the hill in Sonoma. You may have to file the holes as stated in this great FAQ. As far as an added hole, maybe for a strut support rod?

DrtyJack75 · 11-11-2008, 01:51 AM

awesome......I knew the smart guys would be on here tonight!!

Thanks Bud....

I bought my truck over in Sonoma....

petey-pablo · 11-11-2008, 08:52 AM

I don't know about that I just added power to mine and I didn't have to drill an extra hole for anything it all bolted right up!

and heres a picture without it as you can see the holes are already there unless your setup is diferent...

kcjones · 11-11-2008, 12:22 PM

Hello from over another hill in Rohnert Park! If you're talking about the bracket holes, the only variations are from 1/2T to 3/4T. Also, 73+ brackets are different than ours, too.

DrtyJack75 · 11-11-2008, 09:13 PM

Hey Petey Pablo....first thanks for the photos!

Second...what kind of headers are those? I just got mine from Summit....I went with the ones that work with Porterbuilt Drop Crossmember....hmmmm just in case.....wouldnt want my headers to be a excuse for me not getting a drop crossmember..

Well all my parts are bought and I'm picking my truck in the morning to start putting it together!! I cant wait....I feel like a little kid at christmas! I'ts 511pm and I want to go to bed now so I can wake up early and go get my truck out of storage!!

Here's how she looks now...

Well see how she looks after she's all tuned up and dropped down a bit....oh yeah and added power disk brakes so she's safe!

petey-pablo · 11-12-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

Hey Petey Pablo....first thanks for the photos!

Second...what kind of headers are those? I just got mine from Summit....I went with the ones that work with Porterbuilt Drop Crossmember....hmmmm just in case.....wouldnt want my headers to be a excuse for me not getting a drop crossmember..

Well all my parts are bought and I'm picking my truck in the morning to start putting it together!! I cant wait....I feel like a little kid at christmas! I'ts 511pm and I want to go to bed now so I can wake up early and go get my truck out of storage!!

Here's how she looks now...

Well see how she looks after she's all tuned up and dropped down a bit....oh yeah and added power disk brakes so she's safe!

They are FlowTech Full-length Headers I belive the Part Number is: BIG-31530FLT bought at Summit they fit great clearence is good on both sides no frame cutting needed!!!

petey-pablo · 11-12-2008, 03:17 AM

Nice truck by the way keep them pictures comeing we all love pictures......

11-11-2008, 01:28 AM	#1
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? I just bought a power disk brake kit and cant remember where I saw it but is there a need for another hole to be drilled below the original hole in the firewall?? I bought the kit from Stan at ECE, so I know I can call him tomorrow but know there are guys on here all the time so thought I'd ge a answer a little faster. any DIY threads on the conversion with a ECE kit....or any kit for that matter. thanks! Im so damn excited! I have all my parts except a lower radiator hose.....my build will start sooon!!

11-11-2008, 01:34 AM	#2
Cyclone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 318	Re: power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? Hello from over the hill in Sonoma. You may have to file the holes as stated in this great FAQ. As far as an added hole, maybe for a strut support rod? Last edited by Cyclone; 11-11-2008 at 01:34 AM.

11-11-2008, 01:51 AM	#3
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? awesome......I knew the smart guys would be on here tonight!! Thanks Bud.... I bought my truck over in Sonoma....

11-11-2008, 08:52 AM	#4
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? I don't know about that I just added power to mine and I didn't have to drill an extra hole for anything it all bolted right up! and heres a picture without it as you can see the holes are already there unless your setup is diferent... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net Last edited by petey-pablo; 11-11-2008 at 08:57 AM.

11-11-2008, 12:22 PM	#5
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? Hello from over another hill in Rohnert Park! If you're talking about the bracket holes, the only variations are from 1/2T to 3/4T. Also, 73+ brackets are different than ours, too. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

11-11-2008, 09:13 PM	#6
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? Hey Petey Pablo....first thanks for the photos! Second...what kind of headers are those? I just got mine from Summit....I went with the ones that work with Porterbuilt Drop Crossmember....hmmmm just in case.....wouldnt want my headers to be a excuse for me not getting a drop crossmember.. Well all my parts are bought and I'm picking my truck in the morning to start putting it together!! I cant wait....I feel like a little kid at christmas! I'ts 511pm and I want to go to bed now so I can wake up early and go get my truck out of storage!! Here's how she looks now... Well see how she looks after she's all tuned up and dropped down a bit....oh yeah and added power disk brakes so she's safe!

11-12-2008, 03:17 AM	#8
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: power disk brake conv...extra hole needed?? Nice truck by the way keep them pictures comeing we all love pictures...... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net



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