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Re: [oletrucks] 6 lug disk brakes

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 6 lug disk brakes
From: B&A Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 22:28:37 -0600 (CST)
My dad had a '71 GMC 1/2 ton 305 with Auto with non-power front discs and
rear drums and split master cylinder.  The MC was mounted on the firewall.
6 lug hubs.  Seemed like pretty good brakes at the time.  Would anything
from one of those be useful?

Bruce Kettunen
'57 3100
Mt. Iron, MN


>Bill,
>I converted my '53 3100 to disc brakes.  They work great.  I went to
>pick-n-pull (junk yard that lets you go find what you want and remove it
>yourself) and got the front rotor (includes the hub), calipers,
>proportioning valve and flexible brake line from a 77' Camaro.  I bought
>the adapter kit from Chevy Duty.  I do NOT have any type of vacuum assist.
>I even used the old, but rebuilt, master cylinder.  I have had people on
>this list state that you "need" a vacuum booster and dual master cylinder
>but have not seen a GOOD explanation as to why.  Most of the statements are
>speculation.
>


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