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| | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 40 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 40 | I have looked in all my books but can't find a disk brake conversion kit for my 56 3200 chevy truck. Can anyone direct me to a place to buy one.
Thank you kevin | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | The 3200 is a long wheel base 3100. It uses the same front axle as the 3100. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi kevint,I've found a company that list a disc brake conversion for your '56' The only downside is you will need to convert to 5 bolt wheels. I tried a link the other night,but as i'm a technophobe it might not work so here goes!http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/product-detail.cfm?product_id=443 I believe the part # is DB1753B I hope this points you in the right direction good luck! 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | I guess it didn't work! You'll just need to type it in the 'old fashioned' way! I bought a dual circuit booster and servo from them for my '50' and have been pleased with the quality and service from them! Initially they screwed up the order and sent a booster for a F*rd Bronco! To their credit they rectified the problem within 7 days and I'm 3500miles away!  Plus I got to keep the Bronco one to sell on Ebay!
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1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | Kevin, I put the CPP 6 lug kit on my 59 longbed. No problems other than the usual from the kit. There are plenty of threads about the little things required to make the kit fir properly. I think most venders sell the kit for $699 which includes power Master cylinder, rotors, callipers, pads, etc. You will likely need to upgrade the stock ball type bearings to roller bearings.
John | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | These guys have the 6 lug rotor kit that you can use with your stock wheels. It comes with all components including bearings. It does not use the original hub like others. www.abspowerbrake.comfred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 610 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 610 | Hi kevint,I've found a company that list a disc brake conversion for your '56' The only downside is you will need to convert to 5 bolt wheels. I tried a link the other night,but as i'm a technophobe it might not work so here goes!http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/product-detail.cfm?product_id=443 I believe the part # is DB1753B I hope this points you in the right direction good luck! For it to work properly you need to put a space inbetween the ! and the h http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/product-detail.cfm?product_id=443 just helping out | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Thanks drummin52 I'll try that next time!
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | fred, that looks a lot like the CPP kit. I don't see new bearings or hubs listed with the 6 lug kit under 55-59 chevy trucks. | | |
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