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Originally Posted by Asshat

I believe 1977-1987 Chevy K20 front calipers, pads and rotors will work on the rear of the 14 bolt rear ends.
And the 76 Cadillac Eldorado.

Can anyone confirm?

Thats what i used on my 14 bolt FF. I know i used eldo calipers not positive they were 76 model year.

Is your project 4x4 or 2wd?

A drive line brake puts a disc or drum brake on your output yoke. When you set it it will keep your drive shaft from turning. Common on med duty trucks.

I used a driveline brake on the back of my NP205 transfercase.

High-angle drive line makes them too.

https://www.tsmmfg.net/np205-transfe...ing-brake.html


Really it all boils down to what you use your truck for. For me i offroad alot and wanted to ditch the heave 13.5 drums that would get mud packed. I also wanted to be rid of ebrake cables that caused me problems. If i could of used a lever lock or line lock as an e brake i would of gone that way. But for inspection i needed a mechanical e brake.

If i was towing i would of kept the 13.5 drum brakes.

With the eldo calipers i could not get a good adjustment for the caliper and park brake. I got tired of messing with them and sold them. With the regular front sibgle piston calipers and a few other mods i got a great pedal.

I also installed:
1978 c3 corvette master cylinder ( equal fluid capacity. More fluid moves with calipers then cyl)
Disc/disc proportioning valve. ( a must in my mind altho many don’t)

I was having problems with rear brakes locking up and the proportiobibg valve fixed that.

This swap has been done a zillion times on the FF. People have different takes on it. Keep in mind what components your changibg and how the system was designed to work.. i highway drive my truck on 39 inch tires and was glad i took the time to go through the system when a tour bus cut me off..