What is your opinions on whether to install the one ton drum brakes on the rear or put on the disk brake conversion.

I do like the idea of a hand brake, but for towing is either good?

Thanks

 

I did the disk brake conversion and love it... I found the brackets on e-bay for like 65-70 bucks and bought all the stuff at auto zone.. I think I have like 225 bucks in everything... One of the best mods by far... Personally, I hate messing with drum brakes, so for me... It was the only option!!

 

Do you still have an emergency brake?

 

The 3" shoe and 1 1/8" wheel cylinder conversion is really cheap, try it and see if it makes you happy.

 

i converted my ramcharger to a d60 with discs. its was waaay better than stock. only complaint i had was in the winter the pads would freeze to the rotors when it was cold and windy.

if you are concerned about a parking brake with rear disc, you can use rear calipers from a mid-70's cadillac eldorado iirc. its the same as the chevy k20 calipers normally used, but with parking park stuff.

 

DNR customs, do you have the parts numbers or any information on your conversion, because I would like to try it.

 

Just to respond to the original Q:

After many trials and tribulations I have to say that I have my, more or less, stock brakes working pretty well.

But I still like the hydro boost brakes on our GM's better.

Good Day,
JP