Hey Guys, need your help. I wish to put the gmt 800 disc rear brakes with parking brake on my 1998 k2500 14 bolt full float axle.

[olddog1943]

I know this has been done. I have read many threads on the subject. I need to know the best information and part numbers. Please advise me if you know of a good site. I thank everyone in advance. Jim

 

[Jaryd]

Brake upgrades using factory parts for GMT-400(88-00 OBS), and 94-99 DODGE 2500/3500

I know many out there are less than thrilled with the performance of there stock brakes, so I figured I would do this thread to post up what stock parts can be easily swapped in to improve the braking performance of our trucks. First things first, make sure your brake system is up to par...

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REAR BRAKE UPGRADE AND FRONTS FOR 94 K3500 4X4 SRW??

wanted to know what u guys would suggest on rear brake upgrades and fronts too as mine on my truck are done all around might as well upgrade them for better safety and performance. i searched the forums for a few suggestions and companies that sell the conversion kit from rear drum to disk...

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Have you read these threads. There’s some part numbers in there

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

Very few have done this swap. You must have the hubs that use the drums that slide over the hub, not behind the hub like 2500's and some 3500 srw trucks use(not sure if the new style hubs will work on the older axle). Then you must weld on new brackets as the drum brake backing plate mount is not even close to the pattern used on disc's. The next hurdle is how close the caliper will be to the springs. The new style axle is wider and I believe the springs are closet together to make room for the calipers. Then you have to make brake lines and parking brake cables. I'm sure it's doable, but I havent seen it done yet.

Now the 6 lug disc brake swap has been done many times and isnt that hard.