Disk brake conversion on EBAY

[718frankb]

Whats up fellas-just wondering what you guys thought of the disc brake conversion kits on ebay or if anybody has used this kit before? i have 99 hoe 2 door
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0293480693&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&viewitem=

 

[mross]

looks pretty good,might pick one of those up for myself if i can talk wife into it.the guy has 100% feedback so everyone that bought from him that left feed back must have liked em

 

[sasquatch094]

haha im actually watching that listing too, i was going to ask on here, but really never thought of it. I just replaced my shoes and drums so i was gunna wait quite a bit before id look into it.. idk try it out,.. be the first

 

[718frankb]

yea i think im gonna do it. just waiting for the part numbers so i can see if i can get replacment parts. now all i have to do is the h-booster and i'll finally be able to stop --- like i should

 

[2000 limited]

you should look for a totaled newer tahoe 2000-2006 newer body style and swap rear ends.... thats what i'm doing....

 

[2000 limited]

haha im actually watching that listing too, i was going to ask on here, but really never thought of it. I just replaced my shoes and drums so i was gunna wait quite a bit before id look into it.. idk try it out,.. be the first

adam you have a five lug and that's for a six lug conversion....:smilielol:

 

[sasquatch094]

i could just get new rotors tho right??

 

[BlackRain]

i could just get new rotors tho right??

They have a 5 lug version, the pic is the same though(shows six lug). The description says five lug version for 2wd.

 

[sasquatch094]

And would you look at that, now someone go out and buy the damn things... I hate drums. The other day i replaced the brake cylinder and today the stupid thing like over expanded it self and blew up. thanks for the dot3 all over my rims, brand new shoes, drum and all in my garage. damn drums.... all they do is give me problems after problems and changing those damn brakes are a pain in my a$s.

 

[NOFORDS]

Sorry i'm not very helpful on the link provided however it seems to be missing a new proportioning valve. Also, I've read somewhere that you can get brackets that will allow you to use D60 front calipers and rotors. All you'd need to do is purchase a K-sport mechanical lock hydraulic e-brake assy. I'm swapping 13" C6 Z06 front brakes f&r in one of my projects and am using said e-brake to be "legal". I know a few guys who have em and say they work well.

 

[mross]

i noticed that kit did not have new valve after looking at it again,nofords you have any links where i could read more about the swap your talking about?

 

[NOFORDS]

no links to the brackets off the top of my head. I've read it in one of my off road mags and I know of someone who has done this swap on his burb. I'll see if i can get in touch with him to see where he got his stuff. As far as the mechanical hydraulic e-brake is concerned, its a mechanical ratchet lever attached to a pushrod. Acts like your brake pedal. It comes with either a 5/8" or 3/4" slave cylinder. They are used by rally cars that are aggressive with the e-brake. The nice thing about this is that the car is still street legal because the e-brake is still a "mechanical" means of locking the rear brakes unlike line-locks that bleed off over time.

Link here:

http://www.ksportusa.com/asp/hydraulic_detail.asp?product_id=hh01

I got mine off ebay for $175 shipped.

 

[718frankb]

the seller offers the valve also(different auction) my neighbor works for chevy service dept he's gonna snag a disc/disc off the shelf for me.its good to have friends in low places.I'll order the kit with my next unemployment check!!! THANKS BUSH

 

[sasquatch094]

haha very nice.... this will be on my to-do list when iget some cashmoney.

 

[mross]

i'm wanting to some type upgrade the brakes are scarry

 

[NOFORDS]

I want to upgrade to 1 ton brakes all 'round including the hydro boost. I will be using the above e-brake system. I like that the handle can be mounted in either push or pull! it will go in the stock location.

See what happens. I would imagine like all my plans, something will happen to the vehicle before i get around to it!!

***knocks on wood***