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Title: 73 C10 Rear Disk Brake Conversion
Post by: c10rick on February 21, 2017, 06:34:05 pm

Is there a later model rear disk setup that will mount on a 1973 C10?

Thanks.

Title: Re: 73 C10 Rear Disk Brake Conversion
Post by: Captkaos on February 22, 2017, 09:28:46 pm

Yes and NO.  The ones that would have already be picked from the junk yard.
Serveral companies make kits for these now.  SSBS, Little Shop, CPP, etc.

Title: Re: 73 C10 Rear Disk Brake Conversion
Post by: c10rick on February 23, 2017, 01:45:59 pm

Thanks for your response.  This little project's winding down. Realizing an after-market setup is about $600 or $800, I'll probably leave the drums on.  I recall about ten years ago converting my 68 Ford.  The twin I beams and all the hardware were about $300 at the wrecking yard.  Doesn't look that simple this time.  I just don't like drums.

Title: Re: 73 C10 Rear Disk Brake Conversion
Post by: Captkaos on February 23, 2017, 07:15:50 pm

You can get Captian Fab's brackets and run front calipers on the rear and an Astro AWD front disc with front hoses if you want to try and do a cheap version.
It will not have a parking brake.  I have this setup on mine except I am using dual piston calipers from Wilwood.

Title: Re: 73 C10 Rear Disk Brake Conversion
Post by: c10rick on February 23, 2017, 09:19:02 pm

Thanks.  I'll take a look.