disc brake swap

[Low88]

truly, I dont know why more people dont do this. I did it in about an hour and a half, all bolt on with parts available over any parts counter. Total cost = $300 including calipers, rotors, brakes, ebrake lines, and brake lines. And the caddy calipers allowed me to keep my e-brake. Everything needs a good cleaning, but here are the mock-up pics.

[Mavmavv]

How bout you post up a parts list then man!?

[Low88]

caddy calipers, rotors with a 5x5 pattern, speedway motors brackets.

[OuTcAsT]

Would the same work for my 6 lug? I've been wanting to do this for a while now.

[1989K1500]

I gotta get the stuff to set up the disc brakes on my 14ff, gotta get the expensive ass front brakes too.

[Low88]

Originally Posted by OuTcAsT

Would the same work for my 6 lug? I've been wanting to do this for a while now.

yeah.. you could.. it would actually be easier. I really got lucky with my setup. As far as i know, im the first one to do it on a 2wd with the speedway brackets and caddy calipers, but everything fit like it was made to be there.

[low94]

Which brackets did you buy?? looked through the site, couldn't see anything for our trucks.

[Low88]

what brackets you buy depends on the calipers you want. the are both there... I bought the weld on ones.. but i made them bolt on :)

looks slick, nice mod




on a side note

I got a sh*tty blueprint of the bracket to put disk brakes on a dana 60....I think its a dana 60 i need to check but maby i could help someone out if they want it?

[cxpcman]

nice ..got lot of questions ... any caddy will fit ? or theres a special model to look for ? .. the rotors you are using are the ones of the caddy?. they fit 15" wheels ? do you think is necessary to add a proportioning valve to make them work better ? how much for just the brackets ?

[Low88]

Originally Posted by cxpcman

nice ..got lot of questions ... any caddy will fit ? or theres a special model to look for ? .. the rotors you are using are the ones of the caddy?. they fit 15" wheels ? do you think is necessary to add a proportioning valve to make them work better ? how much for just the brackets ?

I think the calipers are from a 79-85 caddy seville. I got them because of the mechanical E-brake, I wanted an E-brake back this time around. you can use S-10 or other GM calipers if you dont care about the e-brake.

I am using modified impala SS rotors, I dont know if they fit 15" wheels, but I can tell ya in about an hour.

Not so sure on the proportioning valve quite yet, as my truck is in shambles, but im going to do what i have to, to make them work.

and the brackets were $10 each, and fit perfect... which is suprising for a speedway motors product.


hardest part of the swap was tearing in to the rear end to get the axleshafts out. it was super easy in hindsight, but it was my first time tearing into a rear end. Just remember that the pinion shaft holds two spider gears in, and the axlehsafts hold the others, and you will be alright.

[LOWGREEN1]

Are these the brackets you used? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp...qx/Product.htm I need to change my rear axle seals anyways so I might as well do this mod while I have everything broke down.

[1BadZ71Tahoe]

Originally Posted by 1989K1500

I gotta get the stuff to set up the disc brakes on my 14ff, gotta get the expensive ass front brakes too.

Hey Man,

Got a parts list for the 14 bolt? Mine is a SF, so im sure stuff is a little different between our two setups.

Originally Posted by LOWGREEN1

Are these the brackets you used? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp...qx/Product.htm I need to change my rear axle seals anyways so I might as well do this mod while I have everything broke down.

LowGreen,

It most definately isnt the bracket that is shown there, they look quite different.

Someone else was selling them on ebay a year back or so, gold anodized finish too. :thumbsup:

[LOWGREEN1]

Originally Posted by 1BadZ71Tahoe

LowGreen,

It most definately isnt the bracket that is shown there, they look quite different.

Someone else was selling them on ebay a year back or so, gold anodized finish too. :thumbsup:

That's what I thought but I couldn't find them on Speedways site. I am looking on Ebay as I type this trying to find this conversion kit/brackets.

[Low88]

Lowgreen, this is the bracket i used http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp...qx/Product.htm... you drill two holes and bolt it to the flange. with impala SS rotors it works perfect. You do however, have to machine out the holes for the lugs on the impala rotors. the lug pattern is correct, but the holes need to be enlargened to the same size as the studs.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/xq/asp...qx/Product.htm


and btw everyone, 15's fit!... im pretty pumped, because now i can carry one of my 15" spares with me and be fine.


excuse the rust... caliper needs cleaning and its my 15" steelie... just to show clearance.






if there is enough interest, I can write a how-to, and take pics when i disassemble it again.

[LOWGREEN1]

Thanks. I believe there would be enough intreset in a write up. I would include all the info you have. What rotors, what calipers, brake line, what you had to do to get them to work...ect..

Originally Posted by Low88

if there is enough interest, I can write a how-to, and take pics when i disassemble it again.

oh that would be bad ass, make it all detailed with every part number for everything and pictures of everything! Yea do a write up i think it would help out alot of people and be worth your time!

[Beyond Static©]

Originally Posted by Low88

if there is enough interest, I can write a how-to, and take pics when i disassemble it again.

DO IT. Soon as you do it, i'll convert. I've been wanting to do this for a couple years

[OuTcAsT]

Since I'm six lug can't I just get the whole ste up of a NBS or would I be better just getting the whole axle too?

[Blad]

hey maybe u can help me. if i get a complete 10bolt with disks off a caprice or something, and get the ebrake bracket,will i just have to modify my brakelines to hook up to the calipers?