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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 197 | I did a search, but could not find anything multiple pages back and figured the info must be out there. I am in the process of putting a 1/2ton front straight axle on my 52 1ton. Been looking at the disc conversions and have seen different prices. Has anyone looked to see who has the best prices on the Kits? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Do a search for +disc +brake +kit and you will get pages and pages to read. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Prices change and vendors have sales and offer disconts. And while many vendors offer the same parts, there appears to be two or three kits out there and the differences might make a higher price the better.
A search should help you identify the kits and sellers but you'll still need to do research to make the 'best' judgment.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 | you paid that much for a conversion? i just got the brackets calipers are only 25 each bout the same for the disks i roughly only have 175 tied up in mine
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Should someone explain the problem of fitting original rims after? I don't have a half ton so I don't know the details. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,194 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,194 | Drum brake wheels, almost always DON'T fit disk brakes.
I used Master Power Brakes for my kit, it went right on and I am happy with the performance and cost. Its been 10 years now with out a problem.
Look at what parts are used how easy it will be to get replacement. If they are standard replacements, then go for the kit you like best. Custom replacement parts will be harder to get down the road, so that should be considered in.
Mine uses all Chevrolet calipers and rotors with one Ford bearing. Nothing I can't get at the local parts house.
Joe | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 | If you get the 6 lug disc brake kit from CPP, the 15" wheels will not fit.
I wish I would have known that before I purchased it. The kit was good, not great.
They also don't include the tapered bearings, thats addtl charge, then they nail you over $80.00 to ship it all.
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