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#20822 12/10/2004 11:05 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 58 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 58 | I would like to get disks brakes for my 1950 3100, any suggestions were I can buy a complete kit. I've heard that they make them straight bolt-ons without modifications. Thanks JR | | |
#20823 12/10/2004 11:34 PM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 687 | Jorge: A few of us have bought CPP brakes Cletis has a good sight, CPP has a good pictorial, throw the directions away and use these two resources.
Once I used these 2 places it was a piece of cake, everything bolts right up. Very happy with what I got. Also got the booster while I was at it and remote fill. Ben
popcorn The Truth is Out There (Start calling different companies all I talked to was very helpful any questions e-mail me) | | |
#20824 12/11/2004 1:51 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | You'll probably want to go dual master at the same time, so include that and running new brake lines in your planning.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | |
#20825 12/11/2004 6:36 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 58 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 58 | Thanks for the info, its so great to be able to have suggestions from others before spending the money. Thanks again i'll check these out. | | |
#20826 12/11/2004 2:09 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 324 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 324 | Jorge, When I went to disc brakes on my 53 AD I just had a bracket made for the front spindle used the same hub and purchased all the parts for a mid 70's 4 wheel drive Chevy pickup. I wanted to keep my 6 lug wheels. Saved me a couple of hundred bucks. | | |
#20827 12/18/2004 6:24 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 83 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 83 | (235 Fat Fenders wrote)
"When I went to disc brakes on my 53 AD I just had a bracket made for the front spindle used the same hub and purchased all the parts for a mid 70's 4 wheel drive Chevy pickup. I wanted to keep my 6 lug wheels. Saved me a couple of hundred bucks. "
235 Fat Fenders,
Are these the removable rotors? and did you use the chevy 4x4 calipers?
Thanks Garry K
Garry K in Pac Nor West
1948 Chevy PU 235 SM420 4 spd
1932 **** B pu
1964 Datsun 4x4 with SBC, SM465 4spd and Rockwell xfer Dana 44Fr and 12 Bolt Rr.
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#20828 12/18/2004 7:46 PM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | 235 Fat Fenders, were you able to use your original rims? Which ever kit I use, my first priority is keeping these original 15" artillery wheels. | | |
#20829 12/18/2004 10:04 PM | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2 | Jorge- I have received my CPP power disc upgrade for my '51 Chevy (w/ roller bearing conversion). I hope to dive into it today, will keep you posted. | | |
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