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do you have a set that will work with the 6 lugs on a 1970 c10?thanks jason
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Yes I do. They are in this thread here....
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Trying to decide if I want to go with these or the 6-lug option in a few months. Probably going to go with these since if I have to buy new wheels either way, might as well go for 5-lug (my 6-lug wheels are 15" and won't clear the bigger rear disc)
Is any modification to the axle or rotor required? Also, has anyone tried this using the Centric-branded calipers from Rockauto? At a bit over $60 each (unloaded, but pads are cheap and I want to run Hawks) and no core charge, it really makes the disc option very close to the cost of refurbishing the drums again. |
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Rockauto has these Camaro calipers for in the $60.00 range? I'll have to check that out......
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Yeah, no core even. Love Rockauto!
I checked Centric, the Impala rotors are based on a 3.07" hub size and the 5-lug C10 drums are on a 3.10" hub size. Order custom axles, or just have a shop turn .03" out of the inside diameter of the rotor? |
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I checked out the Centric Camaro calipers on rockauto.com, but there wasn'r much info on just what you are getting. It didn't say whether or not if the bracket is included. I would be curious if anyone has bought these yet, anf just what all is included.
As for the hub size, I have found there to be a bit of tollerence with the hub bore on the various rotors. If you do find that you have a slightly tight fitting rotor, you could likely take care of it yourself as long as you are careful and take it slow. You could either remove material from ther axle hub, or from the ID or the rotor, with a file, or maybe a die grinder with a flap wheel. We're talking about only a couple thousandths. Quote:
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i have a question about the brake line tubing since your changing to disc would that mean you would have to change the brake line tubing to 3/16ths instead of 1/4?
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I haven't seen any info that shows any advantage of using 3/16ths versus 1/4". Unless you're re-plumbing your truck anyway, I would leave the 1/4" line to the rear.
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i need to replumb because there is no line there whatsoever right now should i go with 3/16
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All the GM factory 4 wheel disc cars and trucks that I remember looking at were 1/4" line to the rear. So I know 1/4" will work, but I don't know for sure about 3/16".
Edit: I just realized I should clarify something. The 1/4" line to the rear, would just be from the proportioning valve to the hose that goes from the frame to the differential. Then from the tee on the end of the hose, the lines should be 3/16" to each wheel. |
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I am at the stage of starting to put my chassis back together with this setup for rear brakes. I did a quick review of the discussions here and didn't notice a direct answer about the e-brake cables. Do the factory cables work just fine? Any simple mods needed? I need to buy new anyway, just wondering if there is a kit that would make more sense than going with the factory setup.
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By 'factory cables' are you referring to the factory truck cables or the factory Camaro cables? I don't think either one will be a simple connect and work situation. I would think a combination of the two, since the Camaro cables will fit the bracket on the calipers. Then you will likely need to connect/splice those into your original truck cables. Alternately, you may be better off with made custom cables once you figure out the required lengths. If you don't have someone local that can make up the cables for you, I believe a couple of the suppliers that specialize in brake line tubes, can make them up.
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also interested if any one has hooked up the e-brake cables if so how
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I haven't installed a set of these but I am going to try and look into this issue and see what I can come up with.
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Good stuff. I've been meaning to get mine mounted and figure out the cable setup but it is one of the smaller "loose ends" type of projects that I have put on the back burner to get the ball rolling on some of the major items. It'd be cool if somebody gets a setup figured out before I get to that point, but if not I'll be sure to share whatever setup I come up with.
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JOHN! All i need is a mailing address to send my money order to. Please give me a call at (613)7357691.if no answer please leave voice mail. email at home does not work.Just need call from you to set things in motion-thanks karl (TRUKLUVR)
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I'll try and give you a call tomorrow (Saturday)
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I called yesterday and left a message.......
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Has anyone actually made this work and driving with this kit? I am looking for pics of the complete set up. I have bought the kit and have the parts list for it, just trying to get a visual of the parking brake cable set up with the info that comes with it.
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Are these brackets still available?
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I'll see about getting a Camaro e-brake cable, and hopefully I can find time to get something figured out for you guys.
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Yes, these are always available.
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Just want to make sure I am not going down the wrong path with the park brake. Also: FENCO brand calipers come with the park brake mounting brackets new and installed, most parts stores I have checked only sell the rear caliper without anything. Smitty |
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I'll take a set for my 70 GMC. P/P sent.
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Don't know if it matters or not but I have ordered a set of 5x5" axels from mosier. I have the early model 70 GMC with the narrower rearend. Thanks
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Your payment has been received, and your brackets shipped today. Thank you for the purchase :)
The one thing you will want to be sure of on those axles, is that they make the drum/rotor register the correct size for the rotors. The register hole on the rotors are aprox 3.06" Quote:
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Ok thank you for that info and I appreciate the quick response to my request.
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Wow that didn't take long at all. Ordered them on Thursday and received them at my door on Saturday. Thanks John
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Wow,I didn't think you would get them by today since Friday was a holiday.
You're welcome....I appreciate the business, thanks. Quote:
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Will these work on the 88-98 truck 10 bolt?
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No sorry they won't. The backing plate flange bolt pattern is different as well as the brake offset.
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Well, yes and no. I didn't have luck finding one local, but I did find one on ebay. I just got busy and haven't bought it yet. I will do that soon.
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I got a pair of e-brake cables ordered today. I should have them late next week.
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Good deal.
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Well,
I picked one up at AZ, and its not plug and play.......will have to figure something out to make this work. If you figure something out let me know..... Smitty |
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I got mine last week, but I just haven't had time to do anything with it. Maybe sometime this week.
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I can. Give me a few days.
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The images I can find show the Camaro units mount on the front, 9 o'clock. The bleeder is then at the top. The ebrake cable then would come out in front of the axle and off the bottom, and take a cross car pull. Is that what the brackets are set up for? This looks like it would work well with stock springs but have issues with a flip kit. Anyone tried it either way? Any particular reason the calipers cound not be put on the other side at the 3 o'clock?
Some store calipers have the ebrake lever, some have the bracket and the lever, and some have none. The bracket and lever are quite expensive seperately. |
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These brackets can be used to position the caliper either on the front side of the differential or the back side at the 2 O'clock and 10 O'clock position.
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