Gmt400 rear disc conversion You can't compare discs to drums on pressure without a lot more geometry and math. Thread starter 1996*GMC*SHORTBED; Start date Jul 23, 2010; SSBC makes a few 10 bolt disc kits for the GMT400 application. Thread starter 90lsx; Start date Oct 14, 2020; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. pretty much the only difference is it looks better and convinces yourself to some degree you have more stopping power because most people cant properly adjust drums. I ordered the wrong spacer the first time (20 mm) and had to reorder the 60 mm. that manufactures a rear system, specific to our trucks, that is a match to their front system. 3L V8 or LT1 5. In todays #ETCGVideo we complete that work. That Little Shop of Horrors disc kit fails to properly support the calipers, putting excess stress on the mounting pins. Now I found the brackets I will be using from rough stuff, but I'm not 100% sure what rotor and Rear Disc Conversion 1995 Silverado. 5" spacers (because I have 16" wheels and apparently need the extra clearance) and weld-on brackets which should 88-00 GM 4x4 truck rear disc brake conversion. However, thanks to the innovators at Right Gear and Axle, any old-school 14-bolt rearend can be easily upgraded to disc brakes using late-model OEM 14-bolt parts found on the Disc brakes aren't necessarily an upgrade. Also on the rear conversion, you could install gmt800 rear disc brakes for a cheaper option. You can get parts to convert it at any local parts shop, other than brackets, which you could make on your own with a plasma cutter and some plate I just bought a 99 K1500 suburban JB6 brake package. Ibanez GSA60 Newbie. 00-New Eaton Posi LSD Unit $75. com/ t’s been a minute or few since we last visited Western Chassis’ OBS suspension and brake offerings (Dec. These rotors are triple drilled for 4 1/2", 4 3/4", and 5" inch bolt circles. The 20 mm is for 10 bolt rear ends doing this swap. 5" rear axle, and the hydroboost brake system, as well as the front rotors and calipers from the 2500s are a direct swap. Also its posi and disc brakes gmt400 K1500 rear disc conversion w/ master cylinder upgrade. That's a rear wheels drive, 4 wheel disc brake car with a ebrake. There are many more kits than what I listed. all went well so far. You can get away with the stock master cylinder and pro portioning valve, but a switch to rear disc brake components will increase pedal feel and braking. 25 14bolt but is there a kit out there that will fit with 15" wheels? that part I cant fin d Forums. Feb 9, 2015 The rear brake calipers required to retain e-brake are from the rear of a 1982 Cadillac Eldorado 5. $200, will ship at cost. Another option is to put the larger 9. You need the axle spacers from cunningham machine, and a complete 10 bolt rear end off a silverado/tahoe/suburban from 99-2006. Schurkey. While I don't disagree in gmt400 terms, wait til you do drums on a gmt800. Reply reply Stache- I literally just did this disc conversion from LSMFG on my 99 Yukon SLT. Go look at those old 4-wheel drum cars from the '50s and '60s. I was wondering if a 1999 4 wheel drive half ton s rearend will bolt right up. 23 gears where the LT1 cars came with 10 bolt 3. Installed new later gen MC from LSMFG. the first thing i want to tackle on the truck is converting to disc in the back. ADMIN MOD Rear brake conversion . Most of the weight shifts forward when breaking, anyway. Personally I don't think I can ever go back to happily driving a non-hydroboost equipped 400; the steering is nice and the brakes are great in my truck even with the wear on them. CarcaineAddict1776; Sep 8, 2024; Axles + Brakes; 2. x" Duo-Servo rear brakes that rear disc conversion kit. vipergtrdj I'm Awesome. And 99-02 were rear disc brakes. Replies 23 Views 3K. 5" and move the spring/shock mounts. Unless they use a Cadillac caliper you'll lose your parking brake too. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 The 14 bolt Sf requires a 60 mm spacer. 5 and 11. Rear Disc Brake Conversion Bracket. Rear disc conversion parts Canada. 5" ring gear axle assembly; and spend the rest of the thousand on 5 With the GMT400 Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit, you can experience shorter stopping distances and more precise control, instilling confidence in your driving. L99 cars came with 8. caw_86. 8 lug semi float 14 bolt disc brake swap with gmt800 rear brake setup. I thought GMT400 C1500s used a 5 X 5 1/2 bolt circle. I recently traded a friend for a 1996 GMC SL k1500 that was originally a Forest Service truck. I used my angle grinder and cut off the rear drum backing plate. Hey everyone! Wanted to know if anyone has done a rear brake conversion from drum to disc on suburbans (specifically 1995 k1500). 1997 Silverado crew cab 7. 1- I have read that the prop valve needs to be changed( I did not see that on my truck) 2- Most HD trucks switched to rear disc brakes years ago so what will it hurt. It might be tougher to install if you aren't. I used new parking brake rear calipers from a 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. If Need Help Advice On Rear Disc Conversion On DRW DUALLY. May 28, 2024. Caman96 said: When I bought mu truck it already had the rear disk convertion done but just like everything on the truck they had to be redone. These are akin to the plates sold by Little Shop's (and others) with one notable exception - GM's have abutments that fit against the center of the caliper , and they transfer the braking forces into I have a fairly new GMT400-style master on my truck. Joined Aug 4, 2014 I've got a rear disc conversion on the back, factory hydroboost with the gmt800 cylinder. GMT400 Contact us; 260-11179. GMT400 Contact us; Terms and rules; Need Help Advice On Rear Disc Conversion On DRW DUALLY. 4 4x4 k3500 and stops for crap The Gmt400 Rear Disc Brake Conversion addresses all these issues and more, providing superior braking performance and reliability. I've had issues with the rear brakes since I bought it, one locking Forums. The benefit is that they don't need adjustments and servicing discs is much easier than drums. 1; 2; 3; First Prev 3 of 3 NBS Rear Axle (disc brakes) Thread starter Motorsports-X; Start date Nov 8, 2024; New to me '97 K2500 'Burb with 2005 rear disc brakes/axle swap, Can you please help me identify what I bought? GotGoats; Aug 3, 2024; Axles + Brakes; 2 3. 00-1996 - C2500 6 Lug Semi Floating Rear End 3:73 With G80 $575. I have been contemplating going to a rear Disc conversion ether by Purchasing a full kit (400 to 600 dollars respectively) or piecing a Junkyard kit together (lower i assume). Super Moderator. So I have a 1996 K3500 (CCLB SRW) that's been sitting for a year or so. Did a scan of the ABS and bled the brakes. Here are pictures of GM's OE caliper mounting plates. Ordered both sides and replaced them. 130" rear Duo-Servo drums. Joined Mar 1, 2012 Messages 11,525 Reaction score 13,787 Location Missouri. My latest surprise was on my K1500, last fall. I currently want to switch my rear 10 bolt axle’s factory drum brakes over to If you have a SRW truck, you can swap to the DRW parts rotors, calipers, and pads up front, and wheel cylinders in the rear. They also offer a 'firm-feel' master cylinder of their own design. Video Title: GMT400 Rear Disc Brake Conversion (Part 2) #ETCGDadsTruck -ETCG Video Description: There’s still some work left on #ETCGDadsTruck rear disc brake conversion. Discs require significantly more pressure to operate. Folks think that disc brakes are magic; a crappy-small disc brake is First post from a newbie to the GMT400 world. i'm new to the K3500 platform and trying to research brake upgrades, but I'm not finding much out there. OMG!!! My brakes now work as good as my all wheel disc Mercedes. New posts Latest activity. Either the caliper holds the pads, and caliper thrust is taken by an iron protrusion from the mounting system; (NOT a "flat bracket") or there's a separate iron bracket that holds the pads, and the caliper has no thrust. They should never have used that design on a full-size truck. 7L V8 all had the rear disc set up also that is the same as Impala SS. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a 10 Bolt Rear Disc Brake Conversion. Sep 19, 2023 #1 F. Does anyone have experience with the conversions made by SSBC or Little Shop? The 4x4 set up uses stock 88-98 Chevy K1500 front rotors, calipers, and pads. www. Thread starter Cody_350; Start date Dec 13, 2015; If you can't figure out drum brakes, honestly you would be lost trying to convert to a disc setup. Quick question, I have a 1998 z71 drum brakes in the rear. When I wanted to pitch the hateful 254mm drum brakes on my '88 K1500, I installed the 11. 5” 14 bolt semi float? Please explain why it will or will not work, or what you had to do to make it work. Upgraded I did a rear disc brake conversion on my 2000 k2500 GMC. The subject truck is my 93 Yukon GT. A. This should help. ADMIN MOD Rear disc conversion complete! Share Add a Comment. Jan 31, 2024. basically, unhook the OBS rear cables at the connector and then connect the intermediate cable to the OBS front cable. The better upgrade is to scrap the entire weak-*** 8. I can get rotors for $40 per pair also Rear Drum to Disc Conversion kit questions. 10 bolt 8. I have a set of the old kore3 brackets, S10 calipers (no parking brake) and Impala rotors. I think a kit is the way to go. It works flawless, Has an excellent pedal & way better stopping power and yea it looks cool too. PB calipers. Thread starter vince72; Start date Sep 8, 2023; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. 5 (14bff) with rear disc,tighten the hub nut to 50ft-lb then back it off,and retighten it to 35ft-lbs,then tighten just I have a 98 2500 ECLB, 350, 5 speed, 8600 gvw with the 14 bolt full floating rear end. ’20 issue, to be exact!), so we figured it was past due time to take a closer look at their sister company Performance Online’s (POL) I like the simplicity of rear disks and I read about the improved function of the NBS master cylinder but I didn’t want the cost of buying a kit to bolt or weld on. Reactions: HotWheelsBurban and 1998_K1500_Sub Jan 23, 2024 Rear disc swap questions. Was browsing some threads on here as well as other truck forums through the internet about the disc brake swap on a 14 bolt SF 6 lug. Rear brake driver side drum doesn't sit flush. Thread starter Pro439; Start date Feb 20, GMT400 Contact us; When I converted my 6 Lug 14 bolt to 5 lug I used a Little Shop rear disc brake kit (With Emergency Brake) & a 2004 master cylinder for a 1500 Silverado and a Speedway adjustable proportioning valve. 5" job; which includes bigger 11. The truck in this video is a 1990 C1500 Sport. Reason I swapped it cause its more narrower than the stock one. (Up on jackstands) so I read online & people say to install a propositioning valve. I went the cut off of the backing plate method. be/DgiUePQT8LUEpisode 9: https://www. zboss657. r/GMT400. Are there bolt on disc conversions or caliper/rotor bolt on upgrades? I'm hoping to increase stopping power for highway Has anyone ever did the rear end swap from a 90s Impala SS on their OBS? Im fixing to start doing it but had questions like Angles of the perches. After reading a members rear drum rebuild I am having a hard time deciding whether to convert or not. So I decided to do my own thing. Sent from my Nintendo 64 . Little Shop MFG has a kit for 5-lug trucks at a reasonable price. This is (Episode 8) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Judging by some of the threads either people don't know everything that is needed in the swap, or the people producing these kits offer them more exclusively for the 8 lug. They go for the cheapies, and then disregard proper mounting practices. just landed a new job with great pay. Thread starter Super Silvi 1990; Start date Jul 29, 2011; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. The typical "Little Shop of Horrors" and other bottom-feeder "cheap" disc conversion use ElDorado calipers and crappy, poorly-engineered flat adapter brackets that put undue stress on the caliper mounting pins. Rear axle swap 10 bolt to sf 14 bolt. GMT400 Contact us; @bretcopsey I've convinced myself that a disk conversion is plausible enough that I've ordered parts and the 3500 DRW Express/Silverado/Sierra drums arrived today from a local supplier. then route the two rear cables from the NBS, make a bracket for the cable sleeves, and connect it all. Gonna cost me around $1000 if I order the little shop kit which is to much. The hardware SUCKS and I mean SUCKS to battle with, though allegedly I need some kind of long bent needle nose to deal with them. When I sold it I stripped the brake components to save for future use (the rcss in my sig). Thread starter dfarr67; Start date Mar 9, 2015; How to LS Swap a GMT400 (or any other vehicle) Mike; Jul 30, 2013; LSX + Carb Swaps; 2 3 4. I'd argue it's not worth the effort. However, most rear-disc conversions are more "show" than "whoah". I knew you couldn't get a 1500 crew cab with rear discs, but I thought 03 was the first year of them, it was actually 04. See below pics and let me know if there is interest in buying the brackets. Yes, all 99-02 (actually, 99-04) 1500 NBS 1500 had discs on leaf sprung suspension, then went back to drums. Rear disc swap question. its super easy conversion. 00 Forums. 47 lbs of force, then divide that by 2, the pressure is only on one pad, but the caliper slides to equalize the pressure between the both of them. "IF" you do decide to swap at some point, however, a 99-02 Silverado may be a better candidate for your swap. I already have eliminated the abs and added a disc/disc willwood proportioning valve. Reactions: 1998_K1500_Sub , Schurkey and fancyTBI Jan 25, 2023 Disc conversions to 14ff typically utilize front calipers from a 1/2 ton truck which offer no e-brake or rear calipers off of something like a 78 caddy el dorado. While I think I could swap the mounting plate and swap/modify the pedal rods this would still leave me with a disc/disc master on a disc/drum truck. I have a 14 bolt disc brake conversion kit for sale. as long as you have basic mechanical knowledge The one Co. Erik the Awful. Rear Disk Brake conv without E brake s10 caliper x2 @ 13. Looking at the SSBC site, it looks like their rear brakes will clear my rims. Log in Register. I’ve been working on 2 setups, one for 2wd trucks and one for 4wd trucks. Replies 10 Views 888. I have mocked up the same components on my semi float 14 bolt short of bolting the rotors on. Best to upgrade the front to bigger discs/calipers and maybe a NBS master cylinder Affordable 14-Bolt Disc Brake Conversion If you own an older-style GM Corporate 14-bolt rear axle, you probably have drum brakes—which are less desirable for trail use. Hyp3rDeath101; Jul 14, 2024; Axles + Brakes; 2. 00-Redrill Axles to 5 Lug $75. littleshopmfg. I’d like to get $400 or best offer Rear disc brake conversion makes loud humming noise. There are many ways you can go when you do a GMT400 rear disc brake conversion. Leeztruk; Jan 19, 2024; Axles + Brakes; 3 4 5. Thread starter Hyp3rDeath101; Start date Jul 14, 2024; E brake light on after disc brake conversion. except I used rear dual piston calipers from 2004 Tahoe. That 10lb residual is holding 10lbs in each rear caliper, so each one of the Since this has turned more into a general discussion about rear disc conversions on DRW 3500, aside from the “why” aspect, could one purchase the backing plates and other components for a 2001+ 3500 and retrofit to the GMT400 axle? They use the basket style caliper brackets. Brake lines for rear. If you really want discs the far rear disc brake conversion; Replies: 13; Forum: Axles + Brakes; 93 C1500 rear brake drum to caliper conversion help. 10 gears and G80. Link to (Episode 7 [Part 1] of this series): https://youtu. Master cylinder would need to be changed, and I haven’t compared Rear disc brake conversion makes loud humming noise. The adapters work on 10" drum rear ends There's your flaw. They were nice enough to tell me the applications of the rotors and calipers so I could source them from work and buy the rest from them. That will give you larger rear brakes too. I purchased this beautiful untouched stored gmt 400 in heated garage for 21 years. There's a disc conversion kit out there, somewhere, I've seen for the GMT400s that overcomes one shortcoming of the Little Shop kit (and other kits like it), on first glance anyway. So I came upon a post that said to use the dually wheel cylinders. So is this an easier swap than the aftermarket disc brake conversion then? Lots of folks are always looking to upgrade to discs. The 03-07 trucks went back to drum, so skip those years. Yes, you probably have the really-crappy 254mm (10-inch) leading/trailing shoe rear drums. Might want to try that before a rear disc brake conversion. Sort by: Best. I don't need it to stop on a dime, just need it better than what it is now. 5" rear axle from a 2500 under the back. Thread starter [email protected] GMT400 Forever! Joined Mar 21, 2015 Messages 2,076 Reaction score 3,312 Location Longview, TX. What is a relatively simple method to regain a parking brake? I saw the picture of the brake after the transmission. I've had my share of GMT400's but this one needs a brake overhaul. Disc brakes at the rear are not magic, and sometimes you give up the park brake which is another bad choice. Sep 11, 2024. Feb 28, 2023 #24 S. Discs ARE easier to service, absolutely, but I It took about 65-75% of the brake pedal travel to get the rear wheels to stop in 1st gear idling. com) AND swap to a GMT800 MC and braided hoses on front and rear. Thread starter bobby v; Start date Oct 16, 2019; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. I have a 1993 2WD extended cab, original owner, 350 5. 5" rear axle for the MUCH stronger 9. Rear Drum to Disk Conversion Spacer Plate Spec's for 2003 nbs to 88-98 obs. All i had to get was a spacer to build out the brakes for proper alignment. 5 10 bolt with 3. I need to know if there is a MC for rear disc with larger reservoir. I had replaced the front hoses with Teflon-liner hoses during a major brake/suspension upgrade a couple of years ago; but I'd never bothered to do the rear hose. Just would still need the 60mm spacer to covert it just like its still a nbs swap. Made up a new set to get me around until proper set arrived. This is also on FSC so It might look familiar. My truck came with a 14 bolt with 4. Curious if anyone knows of a write up on how to or can point me in the right direction? im on the last 14 bolt nbs disc rear brake swap we did looked nice, functioned a bit better than drums but i didnt bother when i swapped my rear to a 14 bolt. The videos just used stock front rotors and LS MFG Rear Disc Conversion. A broken bleeder screw in a rear wheel cylinder forced a wheel-cylinder change C2500 6 Lug Light duty with 14 Bolt Semi Float Rear is being worked on for the drop kit and the bed is off, so it's an appropriate time to get some other work done. Thread starter Super Silvi 1990; Hey guys so I'm getting my axles prepped for a solid axle swap as well at swapping rear ends I have a 1978 1/2 F250 3/4 ton full float dana 60 that I'm wanting to do a rear disc brake conversion. Thread starter dan73-05; Start date Oct i recently completed a rear disc conversion on my 98 sierra with the 14 bolt rear diff. Then there's the swap kit, rear axle seals, gear oil So after days of reading and reading part numbers and what works and doesn't work. I assumed the GMT400 MC didn't have a big enough piston to get enough brake pressure to the rear discs. 5 im building, im thinking this could work. Yeah, I did. I used all OEM Escalade AWD rear set up with 2004 silverado x cab rear brake cables. Yes the pedal is a bit spongy but it stops great. Thread starter 90lsx; Start date Mar 1, 2021; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. Should I convert the stock axle to discs, or convert to the gmt 800 axle? My stock axle seems to be in ok shape. I really would love a rear disc conversion because I hate drums. There are many kits for the 8. I was hoping that the calipers you chose were different from the typical conversion-kit GM-Delco units in the way that they mounted. 547 sq in area,, times 10psi=45. Would 98-02 fbody rear calipers work? They use a mini drum type setup and the 93-97 fbody used the parking cable to pinch the caliper to the rotor. So I have a couple concerns with this conversion. Knowing this would happen eventually I had picked up a rusty old 14 bolt semi about 3 months prior that The issue with disc brake kits is that they almost always don't secure the caliper well enough, and they use old design small calipers. Thread starter Jerome3521; Start date Dec 20, Has anyone swapped in the rear disc brake setup from a gmt800 with an 8 lug 9. I have a 14 bolt 9. If you want to keep your abs, i'd suggest that you try an NBS (disc/disc) master cylinder before the adjustable prop valve. The brackets I made position the caliper at about 2 o’clock on either set up. Through work, calipers and pads are $65. Registered members Current visitors. I have it if anyone needs it. This I call rear disc brakes "Rich Man's C-clip eliminators! I want to get a Lug Nut 4X4 kit for my duallies. 97 k2500 SUBURBAN REAR DISK CONVERSION. Thread starter Firefighter_m9; Start date Sep 19, 2023; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. Fits rectangular mounting plate- not square. The prop valve for the brakes might need swapped with one with rear disc brakes Hello. ethanmccll; Feb 14, 2024; Axles + Brakes; Replies 3 Views 1K. Thanks for taking the time to look into actually making them for people. Rear Drum to Disc Conversion kit questions. To use the chevette brake lines you need to file off a little material, took 5 minutes per. The 1500 SUVs all had discs for the entire production run, but as OP mentioned, rear coil spring suspension. 00- Little Shop Mfg Complete Disc Brake Kit With Spacers, Rotors, Loaded Emergency Brake Calipers, Hardware,Braided Brake Lines Front & Rear a bigger master should be used, disk brake calipers use a higher volume of fluid than a set of wheel cylinders, usually a stock master will work but the petal throw will be much further and you will tend to over work the front brakes, that is why most offroaders who go rear disk also swap to a early 90's 4 wheel disk c3500hd master that was Rear caliper brackets Rear calipers Rotors Assorted lines and hoses There's lots of threads and lists on google on which parts to use/buy. I have tried a 2001 and up MC for disc and hydro but the 92 hydro uses a smaller hole that excepts the MC. Sep 8, 2023 GMT400 Contact us; If I ever convert to rear discs, I'll grab a GMT-800 14bff, or the 11. Still have to bleed the brakes tomorrow along with master cylinder upgrade. Both set ups use stock Chevy rotors, pads, and calipers. I am not an expert on the newer-style discs except that they don't mount the caliper in a way that stresses the mounting pins. I put rear disc brakes from a 2002 silverado 1500 on my 98 K1500. I am set up to run my own brake lines and flare whatever I need to etc. Its a pretty easy swap. They have actually R&D'd all that specifically for these trucks. 00-Machine Axles Diameter To Fit Inside Rotor Hat $850. 08 gears, but brakes are the same. The kit that was used was the 1st gen SSBC kit. GMT400 Contact us; GMT400 rear disc brake conversion. I found out I dont like the steering or brakes so I will make some changes in those areas to see if I want to even keep the truck. GMT400 Contact us; Found a nice set of brackets for $50 online for a 10/14 bolt conversion that uses gm metric single piston calipers. As long as you match the trucks (4x4 to 4x4, etc. My first concern is does anyone recommend where I should purchase this conversion kit at to begin with. Its showroom new. hope this makes sense. What's new. But back to your question the shock mounts are probably in the wrong place as well. It has 4wd, a fresh 350 with Dart Iron Eagles, and a 8000 lb Ramsey winch on the front of it. GMT400 Contact us; Ok I know there is a ton of info on rear disc swaps for a 9. Front discs/rear disc Brake light turned off after I bled the front brakes, but the back brakes won’t bleed at all, soft spongy pedal that goes to the floor and when I have someone hit the brake pedal, brake fluid shoots around in the master cylinder on the backend of the container closer to the firewall. GM-Delco (and others) do make calipers that would work well for rear disc conversions, but the "Kit" companies don't tend to select them. Yep, some of them have drums, like our '06 Silvy SS's. $200. Thread starter eran tomer; Start date Jul 1, i just did a rear 10. Your kits look awesome. Everything fit great, no issues whatsoever. 7L truck custom built from the ground up. I like how 4 wheel disc feels and the maintenance is much easier too! Now for some money and time! I converted my disc brake conversion into a 12,000 lb rear brake setup here’s some before and after pictures What I took off is for sale as well. Has anyone here used these guys for this? I For a thousand dollars, you could swap rear axles, get 11. Im not sure how the park brake cables hook up eaither. Thread starter 383Dreams; Start date Apr 26, 2022; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. That's odd that your one ton with a 454 has a SF; my K2500 with a 454 has a FF 14-bolt that I'm debating on adding disc brakes on. But I do of a guy from a facebook group that makes and sell brackets to do this conversion and will send you the parts list when you buy his brackets. If there is no improvement at least I lightened a few things up. L. 5). Replies 11 Views 1K. sync 20mm spacer to be able to use NBS factory rear disc brakes on 88-98 OBS 10 Bolt With 11" Factory Drums Chevrolet truck rearends. Joined 1997 Tahoe 4wd 4dr 5. They have provisions for cable pull parking brakes, but take some work to get them right. I performed the swap today using a JB6 caliper and ceramic pads and the typical 12 inch rotor. ? Looks the same. Rear disc conversion with parking brake and ABS. PO put some slotted rotors on the front. Full brakes, front locked, rears would just kinda gradually come to a stop. I wanna rear disc my 95 c1500. Conspiracy__ • Yes nbs rear swap into an obs 1997 tahoe. I've searched and searched and can't really find a well documented swap of a later GMT400 2500/3500 set of discs off of a 14-bolt full floater (I also looked for AAM 10. After installation, I decided to start driving around for the next few weeks, and see how the brakes perform. MOST rear-disc conversions are a money-sucking disaster of piss-poor engineering and ignorance. Still no rear braking, it seemed. 7 car. There are several ways to go about it. Thread starter 57drht57; Start date Jan 20, 2018; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. Thread starter Jlogdce95; Start date Jan 10, 2015; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. Step bit made Rear Drum to Disc Conversion kit questions. I used the Little Shop Manufacturing rear disc brake setup, it I did a rear disc brake conversion on my 1994 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab, as the old drum brakes were completely disabled due to wear. The e-brake cables to make the e-brake work when using the NBS rear discs came from a 2001 RCSB 1500 truck. Share This is for a 96 chevy k1500, So Ive decided to convert my rear brakes to disc brakes but I'm curious about the proportioning valve. Just an idea and seeing if it’s been done. Apr 30, 2015 #7 I. Thread starter Ibanez GSA60; Start date Feb 9, 2015; Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. Im just about done converting a C2500 6 lug SF to 5 Lug with disc brakes with emergency brakes. Im not sure if the u joint is the the same between the two as well. Before discs, brake boosters weren't really a thing. Joined Dec 22, 2010 Messages 85 Reaction score 8 Location DFW, Tx. Calipers, slip on rotors and caliper mounts. The kit I used came from a company named lugnut4x4. New posts Search forums. Replies 34 Views 72K. They're horrible. I am using the hydro boost and pedal from a 92. In order to swap in 4 wheel disc, you'll need a new master cylinder, install a proportioning valve, and new rear steel and rubber hoses, brackets. Rear disc brake conversion makes loud humming noise. Kingtek plates, D52 calipers, Hawk pads, hydraulic lines, 88 light duty discs- ACD. Go to GMT400 r/GMT400. GM offerred these from the factory on TAHOES sold for police and fire department This is (Part 1) of a video series where I show you how to install a rear disc brake conversion kit from SSBC on a GMT400 pick up truck. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a I had rear disc on a 94 that I had. Also YT videos about that as well. Before I parked it, I installed a rear disc brake conversion kit. com Feb 17, 2023 #35 Keeper Supporting Member. A126-2 Rear Disc Brake Conversion w/ Built In Parking Brake - Red: 88-99 Chevy 1/2 ton truck, 2 wheel drive - Red Get up to 30% more braking power, by installing an SSBC-USA rear disc brake conversion kit. I also ordered the Lugnut4x4 heavy duty Caddy calipers, 1. GMT400’s ran from 1988-1998. I bought cheap-ish Kinda in a position where I want to upgrade to a 14 bolt rear end before I put more money at this 10 bolt, but also realizing I need the parking brake for launch my boat. 3/4 Ton rear drum to disc brake conversion. 2 things I’m not very knowledgeable about are transmissions and rear gears. I wasn't about to trust the washers. Open comment sort options. Members Online • waveformer. It uses a Installing NBS Truck Rear Disc Brakes on your OBS Truck/SUV Found this good write up,I went with making a spacer not washers New to me '97 K2500 'Burb with 2005 rear disc brakes/axle swap, Can you please help me identify what I bought? GotGoats; Aug 3, 2024; Axles + Brakes; 2 3. 99 ea plus core $13. So my truck has looked like this for about a month since my 10 bolt took a dump. The trucks have leaf springs just as your Suburban, just pad spacing or something like that is different? Don't know. Joined GMT400 Contact us; Rear disc conversion kit. Mar 22, 2012 #3 V. With this conversion kit, you’ll enjoy the benefits of disc brakes on the rear wheels of Rear Disc Brake Conversion Was Done, But. Let’s face it: These trucks have a perfect wheelbase, amazing body styling and, when they were new in the ’90s, a reliable and strong factory drivetrain. ) is SSBC. Thread starter ForeverFalcon40; Start date Oct 24, 2022; I’ve wondered whether the GMT800 DRW factory disc system from 2001+ could be retrofitted to the GMT400. My plan is to do a rear disc upgrade from Little Shop MFG (www. Members. Replies 47 Views 9K. Supporting Member. LS MFG Rear Disc Conversion. It’s been difficult trying to find any info on this though, I mainly just find info about aftermarket brackets that are that's the write up I followed when I did it. I was under the impression that u used stock front rotors in back but cannot find any info on that. My truck is always loaded with 1,500lbs of tools and I have never had sufficient braking to the rear till now. and I had a shop close to me ,achine a spacer. They didn't have brake boosters, and they didn't need them. Drum to Disc Conversion. Just wanted to post my results after installing the little shop rear disc brake kit on my 90 c1500 Forums. I 1994-1996 Caprice 9C1 (police) with either L99 4. x Duo-Servo rear drums and the much-stronger 9. 14 bolt sf disc conversion. couple of questions after 10. 1 of 2 GM's GenII F-body (70-81 Camaro/Firebird) had a rear disc brake option from IIRC '79-'81. Threads 68,688 Messages 1,468,793 Members I wouldn't say that rear discs is the best upgrade. Discovered a small crack in passenger side brake line along the axle. youtube. Thread starter Tony Lino; Start date Feb 29, 2016; I'd be REALLY concerned that somebody DOWNgraded the braking system by stuffing a "1500" disc-brake axle in place of a proper "2500" axle/brake assembly. few questions for those who have completed this before. I currently want to switch my rear 10 bolt axle’s factory drum brakes over to a disc brake setup. If you click them and make a . Cover port with tape. Except my drivers side parking brake cable is too short. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a Single Caliper Disc Brake Adapter for 1988-1998 Chevrolet ½ ton, 10 bolt rear endThese Billet Aluminum Single Caliper Disc Brake Adapters are the perfect place to start when converting your 1988 - 1998 GM 10 bolt vehicle from drum brakes to disc brakes. Th swap to disc on the 14 bolt SF is not going to cheap no matter how you go ,but you save about 50/60 pounds per axle side is one benefit. Use this subreddit to post pictures of your GMT400 trucks, show us your mods, or ask for advice. Share: I have a 94 chevy cheyenne. The rear brakes didn't grab very well. My 07 has significantly better brakes but still had rear drums. . Feb 15, 2024. need to know if there was a mc that has the smaller mounting diameter that was for rear disc option. 6 adapter axle brake disc swap Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. ), it is a direct swap. Rear disc swap question? Thread starter Chevyguy78; Start date May 4, 2012; Rear Drum to Disc Conversion kit questions. I made this list to see if it can benefit anyone. Still rocking whatever shoes are inside the junkyard diff I installed back in 2012. GMT400 Contact us; SSBC is the only Co. MOST rear disc "upgrades" were "engineered" by idiots, placing the caliper mounting bolts in severe stress they weren't designed to take. Firefighter_m9 Newbie. 5 rear axle conversion. AuroraGirl. As for the rear discs, you don't need 'em. Might have to use a combination of parts from both trucks. Once I went to the GMT800 disc/disc setup, the rear discs stopped after 15-20% pedal travel. Thread starter brianmcb; Start date Nov 9, 2019; DS_GMT400; Charlesteneows; tommyfister; 98shitbox; Total: 610 (members: 27, guests: 583) Forum statistics. The front system comes with a new set of spindles, stock height or 2" dropped, pre-modified for the larger brakes. Staff member. Is There are many ways you can go when you do a GMT400 rear disc brake conversion. Reactions: I came across several videos that junked the nbs rear disk and put a front disk from a gmt400 on the rear of a gmt800 with a bracket from some company. 1; 2; Next. It hasn't been a cheap conversion but will be a nice piece when finished. Passenger side is long enough. Thread starter vipergtrdj; Start date Mar 21, more fluid flow to operate right vs the little wheel cylinders so you should swap your master to one from a 3500hd with rear disk to have the bigger piston . Their rear kits for these trucks are not cobbled together here & there from various parts bins. Prev. that has actually researched, designed & manufactures a specific rear disc system for these trucks, (master cylinder, rotors, calipers & brackets, w/or w/o an e-brake. Joined Dec 6, 2020 Messages 902 Reaction score 2,332 Location Northern Virginia. com Feb 24, 2023 #10 df2x4 4L60E Destroyer. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a Rear slotted/cross drilled rotors. 7L. Oh, and there aren't adjuster That could be a major player in the GMT400 rear-disc-conversion world--if the rotor diameter and caliper piston diameter is adequate, and if they retain the park brake. 5/8. GMT400 Contact us; Hey guys. not too bad, Do the heavy half front rotors and calipers bolt directly on a K1500? I am thinking the larger rear drums from the heavy half rear and the larger front disc Forums. I hope to continue using my 15" aftermarket wheels as well. It says to use wildwood 260 10922. Unfortunately, today’s standard of technological improvements and engineering advancements have outclassed the GMT400 platform. I am still waiting for my Rock Auto order to show up and then I will be doing this swap along with ABS delete, Russell stainless lines at all corners, and 2002 Tahoe Master Cylinder swap on my 96 RCSB. A 2-13/32 dia piston has 4. I didnt kno about the whole drum to disc Rear Disc Brake Conversion (the hard way) Ford Fox Body: AZ Pro Performance Front and Rear Disc Brakes for GMT400 Trucks. SOME rear disc conversions are actually done right and make sense. Noted it has a static 3/4 drop I added 15 years ago. Dec 28, 2010 #4 Sideways the Seven It's all Gravy, baby. Below you will find GMT 400 rear disc brake conversion kits for 5-lug and 6-lug trucks. In this I have put on new Master Cylinder, Brake Booster (non hydro boost just standard), new calipers and brakes all the way around, new brake lines on the front, and bled everything out 5x over. Yup, no caliper bolsters / abutments to manage the braking forces. gmt400. Not only do these kits enhance performance, but For those with 6 lug wheels, you DO have an easy to swap in factory brake upgrade in the 8 lug single rear wheeled pads and calipers. I put discs on teh rear D44 in my Rear Drum to Disc Conversion kit questions. Wanted to know if anyone has done a rear brake conversion from drum to disc on suburbans (specifically 1995 k1500). I replaced everything including the wheel cylinders. The problem with swapping in a disc brake rear is that disc brakes require a higher clamping pressure to achieve the same braking force as drums. Rear disc brake conversion. 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