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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 | I plan to install an S10 rear end in my 46 GMC 1/2 ton . Also currently searching out possibilities for a manual dual master cyl. conversion . What if anything can be done to improve the front brakes while still maintaining the original suspension ?
Hope that made sense . Your thoughts would be appreciated .
Allan
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1949 Mercury M68
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The easiest upgrade is to get the backing plates & brakes from a 51 up Chev/gmc 1/2 ton. They are the Bendix style & are better brakes, Easier to work on & better parts availability the the old Huck brakes. You probably want to get a disc brake kit & use the 5 hole 4 3/4 pattern like the rear end has.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 | Are the spindles the same ? Oh yea 51 up to what year . would early 70's disc brakes work ?
Allan
1946 GMC
1949 Mercury M68
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | Many kits are available for short money to put either 5 or 6 lug disc brakes on the stock 46 front axle. Check with the usual suppliers... Jim Carter, Bowtie bits, the Filling Station, Patrick's, etc...
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