Auto Parts: brake conversion, chevy impala ss, rear axle assembly

Question
hello.  i was wondering if it is possible to convert the rear drum brakes of a 1994 chevy c1500 pickup to a disc brake setup using the rear brake componants from a 1994 chevy impala SS.  i have also heard of using parts from a mid 1980s cadillac.  is this possible?  hope you can help!

Answer
Hi Jeff,

The rear axle assembly on your vehicle includes the brakes as the entire assembly. So unless you replace the axle assembly as a whole, you can't, or at least there are no options for replacing JUST the brake set-up on an axle housing for a 94 C1500. Axle for the Impala will be too short and Cadillac parts are specific to Cadillac only so I'd doubt you'll find something usable there.

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