1962 Chevrolet C10 Front drum brakes -> Front Disc brake conversion.

Crmzendrgone · 09-13-2009, 08:47 PM

One of my buddy's friend wants a brake conversion done so we are to the rescue. Just thought I would share some pics. I really miss turning wrenches so this was a welcomed job.

Crmzendrgone · 09-13-2009, 08:50 PM

This I think we'll have to fix.

Crmzendrgone · 09-13-2009, 08:51 PM

You have to excuse the messy shop it was a quick clear out.

Crmzendrgone · 09-13-2009, 08:52 PM

Looks a little wet and in the 2 hours we had it seating it dripped quite a bit.

BernieB · 09-13-2009, 10:08 PM

Do your buddy a favor and stick a grommet in that firewall hole to keep the sharp edges away from those wires.

Crmzendrgone · 09-13-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BernieB

Do your buddy a favor and stick a grommet in that firewall hole to keep the sharp edges away from those wires.

Most definately that white TUBE is full of oil they have an aftermarket gauge and I can just see THAT rubbing through oh what a mess and problem.

BernieB · 09-13-2009, 10:15 PM

If you can't find the right grommet to fit there, grab a block of duct seal and use that.

(Duct seal is a clay like material used for filling holes in foundations, etc. when running cable through. Waterproof, handles heat well, pretty sticky. You can get it at Lowe's or Home Depot in the electrical department)

Crmzendrgone · 09-13-2009, 10:32 PM

Thank you for that, never knew about that. Thanks again.

Crmzendrgone · 09-28-2009, 03:23 PM

I guess we are also converting it to power brakes but we ran into a little bit of an issue mounting the booster. My buddy is going to make a plate to bolt the booster to then the plate to the firewall. Hope it works

Russell · 09-28-2009, 10:48 PM

I got a question do you think you could do a full workup on how you did all of the work i just got my first 1960's model truck and i am thinking of doing this. But i dont know everything that needs to be done and id like to atleast know what im getting in to before i start.

09-13-2009, 08:47 PM	#1
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	1962 Chevrolet C10 Front drum brakes -> Front Disc brake conversion. One of my buddy's friend wants a brake conversion done so we are to the rescue. Just thought I would share some pics. I really miss turning wrenches so this was a welcomed job. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

09-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#2
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	This I think we'll have to fix. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

09-13-2009, 08:51 PM	#3
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	You have to excuse the messy shop it was a quick clear out. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

09-13-2009, 08:52 PM	#4
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	Not sure but i think there head gasket is leaking poor pic. Looks a little wet and in the 2 hours we had it seating it dripped quite a bit. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

09-13-2009, 10:08 PM	#5
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,902	Do your buddy a favor and stick a grommet in that firewall hole to keep the sharp edges away from those wires. __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

09-13-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,902	If you can't find the right grommet to fit there, grab a block of duct seal and use that. (Duct seal is a clay like material used for filling holes in foundations, etc. when running cable through. Waterproof, handles heat well, pretty sticky. You can get it at Lowe's or Home Depot in the electrical department) __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

09-13-2009, 10:32 PM	#8
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	Thank you for that, never knew about that. Thanks again. __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

09-28-2009, 03:23 PM	#9
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,420	More Pix. I guess we are also converting it to power brakes but we ran into a little bit of an issue mounting the booster. My buddy is going to make a plate to bolt the booster to then the plate to the firewall. Hope it works __________________ ENGINES PRODUCE POWER. MOTORS RECEIVE POWER. https://lastroundbestround.com/Home_Page.html

09-28-2009, 10:48 PM	#10
Russell Full Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 43	I got a question do you think you could do a full workup on how you did all of the work i just got my first 1960's model truck and i am thinking of doing this. But i dont know everything that needs to be done and id like to atleast know what im getting in to before i start.

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