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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: big.45 on August 19, 2010, 11:13:26 am

Title: 4x4 brakes
Post by: big.45 on August 19, 2010, 11:13:26 am

Hello I am new to the site and 4x4, but not this body style.
I have 80 GMC K15 4x4 with Dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear factory,and was wondering if their are any better brakes upgrades.
I would like disc in the back and better ones in the front.

Thanks for any help

Title: Re: 4x4 brakes
Post by: beastie_3 on August 19, 2010, 12:08:21 pm

I believe you can get slotted discs for the front and get some good pads.

Another member is swapping his rear drums over to C5 discs, but it is on a 2wd so I dont know the differences.

Title: Re: 4x4 brakes
Post by: beastie_3 on August 19, 2010, 12:11:52 pm

Another thing is to get stainless steel brake lines, and of course, proper maintenance-fresh brake fluid, good calipers and wheel cylinders.

Title: Re: 4x4 brakes
Post by: big.45 on August 19, 2010, 12:28:23 pm

Thanks beastie_3
I have looked in the forums and cant seem to find the six lug rear disc conversion. I have found several for 2wd but not 4wd.

Title: Re: 4x4 brakes
Post by: Captkaos on August 19, 2010, 01:28:32 pm

Blackbird Customs www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com
TSM http://www.tsmmfg.com have 4x4 kits.

Title: Re: 4x4 brakes
Post by: big.45 on August 19, 2010, 03:49:36 pm

Exactly what I was looking for thanks.