61-disc bake conversion help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rusty trucker · 02-18-2022, 02:41 PM

I would like to convert my 61 to disc brakes on the front but keep it six lug and stock height spindles. Want to stay with the torsion bar suspension as well.

Braunschweiger · 02-18-2022, 03:41 PM

If they drive a C10 that might be something
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...le-5-or-6-lug/

**cwcarpenter98** · 02-18-2022, 05:33 PM

Since you would prefer to stay with the torsion bar setup, you will have to get aftermarket, stock height spindles that are made to work with your factory ball joints and tie rod ends or get a kit that is designed to work with the factory, drum brake spindle.

I have been pleased with the Western Chassis spindles that came in my disc kit from Performance Online. I kept my truck stock height and 6 lug.
If you go the aftermarket spindle route, I would definitely recommend purchasing a quality spindle as you don't want it breaking while driving!

verdell · 02-18-2022, 06:16 PM

I converted my '60 several years ago to power discs and 6 lug rotors with Western Chassis spindles as well. I ended up switching over to 5-lug rotors a few year later for wheel choice.

62 Barnfind · 02-26-2022, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verdell

I converted my '60 several years ago to power discs and 6 lug rotors with Western Chassis spindles as well. I ended up switching over to 5-lug rotors a few year later for wheel choice.

I converted my 62 a few years back with the CCP kit with six lug drop spindles. I am still running torsion bars and manual transmission. This kit is easy to install with minor fabrication to the clutch line. I have been real happy with the kit. Hope this helps.

rbruno68 · 02-28-2022, 10:25 AM

John,
I am considering this change as well. You mentioned you modified your clutch linkage. How did you solved the hydraulic clutch issue?
Rob

Rusty trucker · 02-28-2022, 03:51 PM

Check out Captainfab on this forum, he has a kit that comes with an adapter plate, hardware and a slave cylinder. His post has a bunch of great photos to show you

rbruno68 · 03-01-2022, 09:52 AM

I have started to look at all of his brackets and adapters. I have not read a bad post about his items. Looks like many go with the wellwood small slave cylinder. Just looking into what other modifications would have to be made.
Thanks,
Rob

Rusty trucker · 03-01-2022, 04:51 PM

Other than splitting the brake lines is about it.

**The Rocknrod** · 03-01-2022, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty trucker

Check out Captainfab on this forum, he has a kit that comes with an adapter plate, hardware and a slave cylinder. His post has a bunch of great photos to show you

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362375
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...49#post3479149

02-18-2022, 02:41 PM	#1
Rusty trucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Ct Posts: 13	61-disc bake conversion help I would like to convert my 61 to disc brakes on the front but keep it six lug and stock height spindles. Want to stay with the torsion bar suspension as well.

02-18-2022, 03:41 PM	#2
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 759	Re: 61-disc bake conversion help If they drive a C10 that might be something https://www.performanceonline.com/19...le-5-or-6-lug/ __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

02-18-2022, 05:33 PM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,432	Re: 61-disc bake conversion help Since you would prefer to stay with the torsion bar setup, you will have to get aftermarket, stock height spindles that are made to work with your factory ball joints and tie rod ends or get a kit that is designed to work with the factory, drum brake spindle. I have been pleased with the Western Chassis spindles that came in my disc kit from Performance Online. I kept my truck stock height and 6 lug. If you go the aftermarket spindle route, I would definitely recommend purchasing a quality spindle as you don't want it breaking while driving! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

02-18-2022, 06:16 PM	#4
verdell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 440	Re: 61-disc bake conversion help I converted my '60 several years ago to power discs and 6 lug rotors with Western Chassis spindles as well. I ended up switching over to 5-lug rotors a few year later for wheel choice.

02-28-2022, 10:25 AM	#6
rbruno68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Woodbine MD Posts: 126	Re: 61-disc bake conversion help John, I am considering this change as well. You mentioned you modified your clutch linkage. How did you solved the hydraulic clutch issue? Rob

02-28-2022, 03:51 PM	#7
Rusty trucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Ct Posts: 13	Re: 61-disc bake conversion help Check out Captainfab on this forum, he has a kit that comes with an adapter plate, hardware and a slave cylinder. His post has a bunch of great photos to show you

03-01-2022, 09:52 AM	#8
rbruno68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Woodbine MD Posts: 126	Re: 61-disc bake conversion help I have started to look at all of his brackets and adapters. I have not read a bad post about his items. Looks like many go with the wellwood small slave cylinder. Just looking into what other modifications would have to be made. Thanks, Rob

03-01-2022, 04:51 PM	#9
Rusty trucker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Ct Posts: 13	Re: 61-disc bake conversion help Other than splitting the brake lines is about it.



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