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| | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | Does anyone know what parts are needed to add front disc brakes on a 1949 chevy 1/2 ton pickup? I know there are "junkyard" parts but I have no idea of what model and ect. Do I need to use a power brake boostr? I'd like to do this without costing a fortune. As always, Thank you for taking the time to read this and post. Steven | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Check out Wayne67verts post ...search... I'd rethink junkyard parts System is to important and the kits are not out of range. You won't find the caliper bracket at the junkyard You do not need a power booster | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | I thought {you know how that goes} that I read a post where there were parts that would work that you could buy from the "junk" yard. Not to say I was going to use bad parts but these were parts that would work. I must have been dreaming. Thanks for the reply. Steven | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,199 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,199 | Since no straight axle small trucks came with disc brakes, the caliper brackets will have to special made. My kit from Master Power brakes for the '37, uses early '70s GM rotors and calipers, one Ford bearing and one GM bearing with a special bearing adapter, and I think GM seals. The caliper bracket is special made to fit the straight axle spindles. I had to match the brake hoses to the calipers. The bolt pattern on the wheels is 4 3/4 on 5. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | Bought mine from Engineered Components www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/mostly because I was able to visit the shop and look at them ( also they are down the street from Juliano's seat belt people) went in easy enough,good instructions since I wanted the 6 lug original size rims, those had to be ordered
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 192 | I recently installed a front disc brake kit from speedway motors in my '53 3100. It is a nice kit, comes with roller bearings, rotors, calipers & brackets, brake lines, pads, and all necessary hardware and spacers for about $250 plus shipping. The instructions could use a little improvement, but it's a relatively straightforward setup. Overall I'm very happy with this kit, unlike some other items I've gotten from them. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 378 | Thank all of you for the info. Got choices now. Have a great day. Steven | | |
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