Lugnuts4x4’s Different Disc Brake Conversion Kits for Heavy Duty Trucks
Read About the Differences in Our 3 Levels of Disc Brake Conversion Kits
Lugnut4x4 specializes in disc brake conversion kits for heavy-duty pickup trucks from ¾ ton to 1 ton. Because the vehicles we focus on are designed for heavy-duty work, on-road and off, it is important to us that our parts are heavy-duty, too. With our disc brake kits, you can rest assured that your vehicle will have the highest quality braking parts money can buy.
Whether you’re upgrading the drum brakes on your old pickup’s rear axle or adding disc brakes to the axle of a ¾ ton or 1-ton project truck, we’ve got you covered. You’ll love your new disc brake setup when the project is done.
The Benefits of Disc Brakes Over Drum Brakes
Converting the drum brakes to disc brakes on your heavy-duty pickup has a lot of benefits, including:
- Improved braking performance
- Easier brake maintenance
- Increased resistance to brake fade
- Reduced un-sprung weight on the rear axle for a better ride
- Improved brake pedal feel
It’s important to note that, every Lugnut4x4 disc brake conversion kit includes all the parts you need to convert your archaic drum brake system to a modern disc brake setup. Just because you may be driving an HD truck from yesteryear doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice all the technological advances in today’s vehicles. All you need are the appropriate tools, brake fluid, and a little elbow grease.
NOTE: We carry kits for single tire rear axles and dually rear axles. The disc brake conversion kits for single tire rear axles bolt in for easy and convenient installation. The dual setup does require welding BUT we do have all the parts you need to convert your heavy-duty dually truck to disc brakes. You will just need to know how to weld or “know a guy…”
Our HD truck disc brake conversion kits also come with the option for an emergency brake. These emergency brake calipers and e-brake cables are extremely high quality and can be added to any kit for an additional fee.
What Do I need to Install This Heavy Duty Truck Disc Brake Conversion Kit
These disc brake conversion kits are so simple to install that you do not need to be a master mechanic or even a super enthusiastic hobbyist. A basic understanding of the braking systems, proper tools, and brake fluid is all you need. Every kit includes an instruction sheet and a part number list in the kit so you can source parts locally if needed.
What comes in the 3 different disc brake conversion kits?
The Basic Disc Brake Conversion Kit is the least expensive of the kits. It is designed to get the brakes converted and fixed quickly at a budget price. This kit Includes:
- (2) Standard truck rotors
- Rotor mounting
- (4) Semi-metallic brake pads
- (2) JB6 brake calipers with steel pistons
- (2) 3/8″ thick steel caliper mounting brackets
- (2) Rubber brake hoses
- (4) Copper washers
- (2) Banjo Bolts
The Standard Disc Brake Conversion Kit is an upgrade from the basic and for just small increase in the dollar amount you get better pads and hoses that will last longer and provide superior stopping power to the basic kit. This kit Includes:
- (2) Standard truck rotors
- Rotor mounting
- (4) Ceramic brake pads
- (2) JB6 brake calipers with steel pistons
- (2) Stainless steel brake hoses
- (2) Bolt-on hose mounts with clamps
- (4) Copper washers
- (2) Banjo Bolts
The Premium Disc Brake Conversion Kit is the best of the best. It includes all of the top-notch gear you need for a premium braking experience. If you want the best disc brake conversion available for ¾ – 1-ton trucks then this is the kit for you. This kit Includes:
- (2) High-performance slotted truck rotors
- Rotor mounting
- (4) Ceramic brake pads
- (2) Black-coated JB7 brake calipers with steel pistons
- (2) 3/8″ thick steel caliper mounting brackets
- (2) Stainless steel brake hoses
- (2) Bolt-on hose mounts with clamps
- (4) Copper washers
- (2) Banjo Bolts
14-Bolt Rear Axle, Dana 60 70 80, Eaton, and Sterling 10.25 Disc Brake Conversion Kits
All of the above-mentioned disc brake conversion kits are available for a wide array of heavy-duty truck axles, spanning several years, makes, and models from Chevy K20s and 30s, Chevy and Ram 2500s, and 3500s to Ford F250s and F350s. If you do not need an entire kit and are just looking for brake repair parts, disc brake upgrades, or replacements we have you covered with a large selection in our HD truck brake parts catalog.
How do I know which of these HD disc brake conversion kits fit my truck?
An important thing to remember is that you need to know what axle you have before ordering the kits and you can’t always go by your year, make, and model. Is it a Dana 60? Is it a 14-bolt on an old GM, Sterling 10.25 on a 90’s Ford, an Eaton, or something else, altogether? The truth is that if you bought the vehicle from someone and have never worked on the axle, you may have no idea what you have. People swap out axles all the time for many different reasons. To help identify which axle you may have, check out these links below to other blogs.