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Offline 1982 Daily Driver

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Rear disc brakes
« on: March 17, 2011, 06:41:48 pm »
Has anyone done a drum to disc conversion on 1982 truck. If so what are some pros & cons. Also do I need to put in an adjustable proportioning valve. Thanks
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2011, 07:01:32 pm »
search it on here. there is a company that sells the parts, and someone has done it on here.
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2011, 09:00:24 pm »
There are many ways of doing it but make sure you are doing it for the right reason and if you are running 15" wheels you will most likely need new wheels. You will need to eliminate the factory combination valve and use a proportioning valve. An adjustable one would be ideal to help you dial it in and prevent rear wheel lock up.
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 09:10:11 pm »
Vile the wheels aren't a problem 18". Doing it for looks. Wasn't sure about valve. Thanks
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2011, 12:20:50 am »
Im running rear discs on my truck.I had to eliminate the E brake cause the setup is for a 1994-1996 SS impala.And the impala Ebrakes sat inside the rotor,but since the bolt assembly is to large on our trucks the setup wont work.But its all good cause this truck wont be parking on any hillsides.

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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2011, 12:39:40 pm »
Pat, what size wheels are you running?
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2011, 07:21:04 pm »
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Offline 1982 Daily Driver

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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 09:00:43 pm »
Well bought the conversion kit. $550. Will be here on Wednesday I'll let everyone know how it goes.
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2011, 10:18:08 pm »
Props to you if you make a detailed DIY post with lots of pics.
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 09:32:51 am »
Quote from: beastie_3 on March 21, 2011, 10:18:08 pm
Props to you if you make a detailed DIY post with lots of pics.
  I second that motion  ;D
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2011, 09:13:49 pm »
Well this is the kit that came today, should start next week I hope to keep everyone posted with plenty of pictures. Can't wait to start.
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2011, 10:47:30 pm »
Where'd you get the kit from? I pieces parts'd mine together
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2011, 05:16:36 am »
 The company is called The Right Stuff Detailing.


       http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/RightStuff/
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2011, 06:22:26 pm »
Well I got Everything to get started. 1 gallon of diff. Oil, 2 quarts of brake fluid, rear diff gasket and a can of liquid wrench. I hope to start tomorrow. If anyone can think of anything else let me know. Thanks
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Re: Rear disc brakes
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2011, 09:21:00 pm »
I finished installing the brakes yesterday, now that I'm done it wasn't to bad. The kit didn't come with to many directions but still wasn't bad. I started getting by getting the truck off the ground and draining the rear end and spraying all the bolts with liquid wrench.
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