Re: Disk Brakes

Monkey0726 · Post by **Monkey0726** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:40 pm

I'm working on a disk brake conversion front and rear for a 1967 L60. I'm using rotors and calipers from a 1989 chevy 1/2 ton 4x4. I had to have a machine shop mill out the center hole bigger so it would fit over the Patrol hub. I downloaded the cnc program from EMachineShop.com and ordered the parts to make the brackets. I don't know how to upload photos but I will try to get some up soon.

Post by **RiverPatrol** » Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:42 pm

Awesome! Please keep us posted.

Monkey0726 · Post by **Monkey0726** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:48 am

caliper Bracket.jpg

Monkey0726 · Post by **Monkey0726** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:51 am

Caliper Bracket Installed.JPG

Monkey0726 · Post by **Monkey0726** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:53 am

Caliper and rotor.JPG

Esteban · Post by **Esteban** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:12 pm

Congratulations! It looks amazing and like it always belonged there.

Remember, it's cheaper by the dozen... I'll bet that a number of members here will want something like that.

Once completed, please post all the details about the process.

Mattbob53 · Post by **Mattbob53** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:38 pm

Looks really sharp nice work. Did you have to change your studs out?

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Monkey0726 · Post by **Monkey0726** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:11 pm

I will probably replace the 2 longer studs that used to work with the drum brake set up. They do not interfere with anything so you could leave all the studs stock if desired. Once I have this completed I will let you guys know if it actually works. On the front I had to grind a touch off of the calipers so they would clear the casting on the axle housing. It's a tight fit but I think it will work!

Mattbob53 · Post by **Mattbob53** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:28 pm

Any update monkey ?

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Monkey0726 · Post by **Monkey0726** » Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:45 pm

I have fitted the brackets on the axels and installed the disks and calipers with success. I had to grind a little of the caliper and axle housing for ample clearance on the front. Everything's seems to be fitting well. I ended up removing all of the body work from the frame to properly prep everything for paint. I put the cab back on the chassis last night and picked up all of the new brake lines today. I'm hoping to test the system in a few weeks. The engine and transmission are currently at an engine shop getting rebuilt so it may be a few weeks before I can test them out. I would be glad to text you some pics.