SSBC Disc Brakes Upgrade - 1967- 1972 Chevy Trucks
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Taking the scene by storm in the last three years, '67-'72 Chevy trucks are everywhere now, with amazing examples showing up from Florida to California. No other truck exemplifies the limitless possibilities of these trucks better than the Matt Eye Memorial Truck being built by the talented crew at IF Custom in Sylmar, Califiornia. After talking with shop owner Cary about what we at Truckin' could do to help with the project, he mentioned needing brakes for it. After contacting Stainless Steel Brakes, the shoot was arranged and the parts shipped. Arriving at IF, Matt's truck was in pieces and the crew was working on it from front to back. Bed off, hood off, fenders off, dash torn apart, and the newly installed MagnaCharger supercharger ready to be fired up, poor old Matt's truck was in need of some love. Lurking behind the 22-inch Detata wheels were brakes from a 5-lug disc conversion 30 years ago. This truck really needed more stopping power, especially with the new blower.
Opening the SSBC boxes, we were all pleasantly surprised and impressed with the extensive and complete kit. Included in the A126-34 conversion kit were new 13-inch directional rotors, 4-piston Force 10 calipers, Hawk brake pads, Western 2-inch drop spindles, a new 9-inch power booster, a master cylinder, upper and lower ball joints, stainless brake lines, bearings, and all the necessary hardware. The Stainless Steel products were a huge improvement over previous kits we've used in the past, and besides the caliper mounting brackets, everything bolted right up like it was supposed to. For $2,800 it's hard to beat an entire setup with big rotors and calipers. Check out Issue 9 when we swap the rears of Matt's truck to discs with new calipers, also from Stainless Steel Brakes.
