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Old 12-24-2008, 01:12 PM
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Rear 1 ton or disk brakes

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?

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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!!
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Do you still have an emergency brake?
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The 3" shoe and 1 1/8" wheel cylinder conversion is really cheap, try it and see if it makes you happy.
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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.
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DNR customs, do you have the parts numbers or any information on your conversion, because I would like to try it.
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Just to respond to the original Q:

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