The 1-ton uses a Bendix brake which requires a more complicated mounting setup vs the simple plate for the 3/4 ton Delco brake.

The 3/4 ton brakes are rated for 7200 lbs GVW which is right in line with the '56 1-ton truck.

The first conversion I did, 1-ton Dodge disk brakes uses a Mopar version of the Bendix brake rated around 10,000 lbs GVW. Mopar uses a mount that works with a 1/2" plate but it has other problems as discussed in the other thread.

Last edited by OlBlue; 07/14/2012 10:26 AM.

'38 Chevy 1-1/2 ton
'49 Chevy 1/2 ton
'54 Chevy 6400 2 ton
'55.2 GMC 3/4 ton
'56 GMC 1-ton

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