Originally Posted by
jervboy
I am looking to upgrade to disc brakes on my Trek 6500.
Would check that you can get the correct adapter for the rear before starting, early Trek disc ready frames used a 22mm fitting which is not supported by any current brake manufactures. Would check to make-sure you can still get the appropriate adapter, here's a relevant thread to start you with
Installing Disc Brakes onto a 2000 Trek Frame « Singletrack Forum