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| | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 | I have a '51 1/2 ton front axle for my '38. I want to upgrade to disc brakes with 6 lugs.
What rotor and caliper do I need that will fit the hub I have?
Thanks for all responses!
Last edited by Wayne67vert; 02/23/2012 9:35 PM.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 | lol wayne i have a simlar prob, unless you wanna pay 400.00 plus for a conversion kit i don't think there is a way to go disk now for under 200 you can do a 5 lug, the brakets for a intermediate gm setup only run around 100
1937 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 | btw hope someone does give you an answer that dosn't require a ton of machine work
1937 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 | I want to stay 6 lug for the 17 inch wheels I have.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 | I spoke with the tech dept at CPP. They claim it uses a AR-8400 rotor.
I'm not sure about this because that rotor is for a '79 k10 pickup and it didn't fit when I checked it at NAPA.
Still looking....:)
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 | lol do hope you find the answer i could use the same info myself 
1937 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | have you checked with P.O.L. I used that kit on my 50. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,717 | P.O.L. uses the same rotor I've been looking at. However they mount it from the back side of the hub instead of the front. Their caliper bracket has an offset in it to allow for this.
Their kit price is double the price more than my FLAPS for the individual parts.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 | YIPES!! almost 350 for that kit... think i will go with the 5 lug for 1/3 the price lol
1937 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | It gets more expensive when you include disc/drum master cylinder (if you’re doing that)...new plumbing (if needed)...Proportioning valve....check valves....Wheels? (Most kits may not clear stock wheels)…tapered wheel bearings (optional but recommended by some)...Caliper Bracket...New king pins while your at it....
Paperwork I have states the P.O.L. I purchased back in 2009
"THIS KIT USES: 1971-86 CHEVROLET K- 5/10 BLAZER 4WD ROTORS AND 1971-87 CHEVROLET C-10 TRUCK 2WD (HEAVY) CALIPERS."
Of course only use above as reference. Not confirmed or verified
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