Thread: Brake Help , Please ..........beg beg beg

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OK Guys I need Help!
T bucket , early Ford spindles. Disc brake issues.

All the companys list disc brake kits that utilize "midsize GM 69-77" rotors and calipers. What is midsize? I really want to run 6 lug on 5.5" circle. Can anyone help by giving me a heads up on a "midsize " rotor/hub that would be 6 on 5.5?
I know that Chevy , Isuzu , and Jeep used this pattern. I got from NAPA a rotor/hub for a 3/4 ton Van. But I cannot get bearings to fit! I supplied Timken with the bearing dimensions and they said "no such part".
Does anyone know the dia of the wheel stud flange on a 5 lug rotor/hub? If there is enough room to weld up and redrill for 6 on 5.5.

Thanks to all who can help me!!!!

midsize is Chevelle, LeMans, Tempest, etc.

6 on 5 1/2 is truck stuff, toyota also uses it for their trucks

why six lugs on a bucket?

you can make your own caliper brackets to mount the caliper onto the axle and space it whereever you need to meet the rotor.....if your rotor thickness is agreeable with the caliper used.

Ya see I am using a AMC 20 HD rear axle that is 6on5.5. I am using the M20 because its rugged , it is centered. has a nice round cover and I already have it!!

Caliper brkts are not an isssue. Thanks!

Here are a few places for you to start looking. There are many more out there; just explore the "net" a little bit.


http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...to&exyear=1964

http://www.brothersonlinestore.com/store_ie.asp

http://www.classicperform.com/4754chevtrk.html

http://www.classictruckshop.com/t3.asp

Can you drill the rear for the Chev 5 bolt pattern? Wheels and such will be much easier to find.

I want to run the 6 lug. I have probably have 5 or 6 sets of correct wheels. I also want to run 6 lug because it gives the larger "old style" appearance. If need be I will weld up and redrill a 5 lug if needed.
Does anyone know if you can buy a 2 piece hub / rotor that is undrilled?

Thanks to all , you all have great ideas. I know that all of you understand where I am going on this.

" It's my Bucket , and I'll build as I want to "
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sorry for the poor attemp at the joke......