69 C/10 brake update?

[bigjbear]

Any ideas for a modern brake update/upgrade for 2WD trucks with front drum brakes, specifically a '69 C/10? I know the common answer is to use parts from a '73, but it seems kind of pointless to update by 4 years when there are better and lighter options out there.

I'm thinking of staying 6 lug since the new GM 2WD trucks have gone back to the 6 on 5.5" pattern. Then all I have to do is swap in a a complete rear end to match the front.

I'm good with up to a 17" wheel and I have not ruled out going 5 lug. As long as I end up with 4 wheel discs using off the shelf parts I'll be happy.

 

[Smokinthehippies]

Make sure you talk to , crap I can't think of his screen name. Brent that has the bender k5 and an ls swapped c10. He did cpp brakes and had a bunch of issues off the bat.

 

[6872xtc]

I think that it would be cool to use late model stuff! But I have no idea what it would take to do it.

@K85 Octane

He has a build thread on the C10

 

[skunked]

I just used these guys for a disc swap on a 66 Buick. They offer solutions for lots of vehicles.
https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=150