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Fastlane_Fab · 12-27-2006, 12:34 AM

I am looking to put some big Wilwood or Baer brakes on the front of my project '69 Chevy SWB. I have tryed to find some kits for it but nobody seems to have anything that will work. Has anybody done this? Any suggestions?

smbrouss70 · 12-27-2006, 01:11 AM

Baer makes a kit for the front with a 13.15" rotor. http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/baer/pr...7721199616b5e8

jlaird · 12-27-2006, 10:14 AM

I never understood why those systems are so expensive. I would love to know how much they cost to manufacture. I bet the markup is HUGE.

For anybody that has already researched this, what is the least expensive "bigger" brake kit that you have found? I know there are a few brands out there that your not paying for the name "baer." Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Baer is top-quality stuff, but maybe a little overpriced?? What do you guys think?

*Shane* · 12-27-2006, 10:50 AM

I'm with jlaird, I don't understand the inflated prices.

Fastlane_Fab · 12-28-2006, 01:07 AM

I am with you guys. I wouldnt think it would cost that much more to manufacture the bigger brake stuff than it does the smaller stuff. I would like to find a cheaper way to do it.

gringoloco · 12-28-2006, 09:37 AM

The calipers used in those kits are just a standard PBR dual piston used on Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes = Easy to find. The problem is finding a 5x5 big rotor. If you could score some 13" blanks and have them drilled, you would be halfway there. I've put some thought into this and think this would be a decent DIY brake setup:

1) Drill rotors for bolt pattern.
2) Machine down your current rotor/bearing assembly to act as a mounting hub for the new rotor.
3) Fab a bracket to mount the caliper to the spindle.
4) Enjoy!

This is how the '64-73 Mustang guys adapt the late model Cobra stuff. Cobra brakes are twin-pot PBR calipers and 13" Baer rotors. This is also a cheap way to get rotors, as a lot of the late model Cobra guys upgrade to cross-drilled/slotted and basically give away their stockers. You will need at least a 17" wheel.

Give it a shot. I've got one too many irons on the fire as it is...

-Chris

jkaylor68gmc · 12-28-2006, 09:46 AM

I don;t have a quick diy for the front but I do for the rear! Take a 99-03 S-10 Blazer mounting bracket, aluminum caliper, a set of mid 90's Impala five on five rotors and you are ready to go. The brackets have to be spaces 3/4 inch of the axle flange. Spacers such as washers work fine. It gives you 12 inch rear dsic brakes with aluminum calipers for around 100 bucks from a junkyard. The kit works on both 10 and 12 bolt gm rears

gringoloco · 12-28-2006, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

I don;t have a quick diy for the front but I do for the rear! Take a 99-03 S-10 Blazer mounting bracket, aluminum caliper, a set of mid 90's Impala five on five rotors and you are ready to go. The brackets have to be spaces 3/4 inch of the axle flange. Spacers such as washers work fine. It gives you 12 inch rear dsic brakes with aluminum calipers for around 100 bucks from a junkyard. The kit works on both 10 and 12 bolt gm rears

Blazer front or rear hardware?

qksilver · 12-31-2006, 04:11 AM

Washers?

12-27-2006, 12:34 AM	#1
Fastlane_Fab Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Woodward, OK Posts: 4	Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? I am looking to put some big Wilwood or Baer brakes on the front of my project '69 Chevy SWB. I have tryed to find some kits for it but nobody seems to have anything that will work. Has anybody done this? Any suggestions?

12-27-2006, 01:11 AM	#2
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? Baer makes a kit for the front with a 13.15" rotor. http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/baer/pr...7721199616b5e8 __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 12-27-2006 at 01:11 AM.

12-27-2006, 10:14 AM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? I never understood why those systems are so expensive. I would love to know how much they cost to manufacture. I bet the markup is HUGE. For anybody that has already researched this, what is the least expensive "bigger" brake kit that you have found? I know there are a few brands out there that your not paying for the name "baer." Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Baer is top-quality stuff, but maybe a little overpriced?? What do you guys think?

12-27-2006, 10:50 AM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? I'm with jlaird, I don't understand the inflated prices.

12-28-2006, 01:07 AM	#5
Fastlane_Fab Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Woodward, OK Posts: 4	Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? I am with you guys. I wouldnt think it would cost that much more to manufacture the bigger brake stuff than it does the smaller stuff. I would like to find a cheaper way to do it.

12-28-2006, 09:37 AM	#6
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? The calipers used in those kits are just a standard PBR dual piston used on Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes = Easy to find. The problem is finding a 5x5 big rotor. If you could score some 13" blanks and have them drilled, you would be halfway there. I've put some thought into this and think this would be a decent DIY brake setup: 1) Drill rotors for bolt pattern. 2) Machine down your current rotor/bearing assembly to act as a mounting hub for the new rotor. 3) Fab a bracket to mount the caliper to the spindle. 4) Enjoy! This is how the '64-73 Mustang guys adapt the late model Cobra stuff. Cobra brakes are twin-pot PBR calipers and 13" Baer rotors. This is also a cheap way to get rotors, as a lot of the late model Cobra guys upgrade to cross-drilled/slotted and basically give away their stockers. You will need at least a 17" wheel. Give it a shot. I've got one too many irons on the fire as it is... -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 12-28-2006 at 09:38 AM.

12-28-2006, 09:46 AM	#7
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? I don;t have a quick diy for the front but I do for the rear! Take a 99-03 S-10 Blazer mounting bracket, aluminum caliper, a set of mid 90's Impala five on five rotors and you are ready to go. The brackets have to be spaces 3/4 inch of the axle flange. Spacers such as washers work fine. It gives you 12 inch rear dsic brakes with aluminum calipers for around 100 bucks from a junkyard. The kit works on both 10 and 12 bolt gm rears

12-31-2006, 04:11 AM	#9
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy? Washers?



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