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Since I wrote this article I have found the knuckles and spindles from the range of years listed above for much less than the $250 I paid. I have come to the conclusion that the place I purchased my parts from is extremely expensive. Keep an eye out for eBay auctions that are selling these parts and don’t forget to check your local newspaper or the wrecking yards in your area. I have seen everything from the knuckle out as low as $40 (for both sides). Naturally this made me sick to my stomach. But the money is spent and the parts are installed. My suggestion – be patient and wait for a good deal not an amazing deal. If you wait for the amazing deal you will have drum brake for a very long time.

I was able to use my original brake hard lines. New flex lines from the caliper to the hard lines are required. I purchased the lines from BC Broncos (www.bcbroncos.com).  They are stainless steel braided brake lines. You can get regular rubber flex lines for much less, just make sure you get D.O.T. (Department of Transportation) certified lines. Take a look at the picture below.

No matter which disc brake conversion you do (Chevy or Ford) you will want to install a proportioning valve. I have yet to do this; I’m still in the process of rebuilding my EB. I’ve seen proportioning valve range from $50 to $110 depending on the type of proportioning valve.The standard proportioning valve you will see on most trucks (and stock ’76-’77 EB’s) goes for about $90 to $110.I will be to this point soon and I will include the pictures and install tips in this article when I’m done.