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Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 07:10 PM

Will '85 Caddy Eldorado Barritz rear discs,rotors,calipers and backing plates work on a '72 axle??? H E L P!!!!!

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 08:41 PM

Anyone???

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 09:10 PM

Not sure the bolt patterns are the same.

Thought it was independent rear suspension.

I know you can weld though:

brackets can be found at www.loufegersracing.com they're 12.00 each if your caddy ones don't work.

Rotors can be sourced from a 94-96 Impala with the 9C1 option disk brakes new from autozone if your caddy ones don't work.

Run the caddy caliper for the ebrake function. Be sure to use it regularly or it will suck.

**john** · 01-08-2006, 09:51 PM

Heres some info. John

neonlarry · 01-08-2006, 10:01 PM

I'm not sure on the 85's, I know 76-78 Calipers work and they have an e-brake. But the rest will not work you will need custom caliper brackets and custom (as in redrilled) rotors. There is also a link somewhere around here to a place that makes the e-brake cable.

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 10:21 PM

Thanks so much for the info. I'm leaning more to Caprice 9C1 setup. I saw the Caddy in a junkyard and thought it might be feasible. I think the Caprice would be a better choice, although I might have to buy all new stuff. Once again, thanks for the help!!!!

*FormerMember* · 01-08-2006, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inthuwind

Thanks so much for the info. I'm leaning more to Caprice 9C1 setup. I saw the Caddy in a junkyard and thought it might be feasible. I think the Caprice would be a better choice, although I might have to buy all new stuff. Once again, thanks for the help!!!!

The only issue is getting the backing plate that the caliper bracket bolts to. It houses the ebrake. It's also not made by GM anymore.

Inthuwind · 01-08-2006, 10:35 PM

If I found the Caprice in a junkyard, could I just pull the backing plate off it as well?

*FormerMember* · 01-09-2006, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inthuwind

If I found the Caprice in a junkyard, could I just pull the backing plate off it as well?

If it works, sure.

68C15 · 01-08-2006, 10:44 PM

I hear about guys using rear brakes from a Ford Explorer. the parking brake is a drum set-up inside the rotor with the cable running through the backing plate. I think you would have to re-drill the rotors for our bolt pattern though. just an idea

01-08-2006, 07:10 PM	#1
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Caddy brake help!!!!! Will '85 Caddy Eldorado Barritz rear discs,rotors,calipers and backing plates work on a '72 axle??? H E L P!!!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 08:41 PM	#2
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Caddy brake help!!!!! Anyone??? __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 09:10 PM	#3
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Caddy brake help!!!!! Not sure the bolt patterns are the same. Thought it was independent rear suspension. I know you can weld though: brackets can be found at www.loufegersracing.com they're 12.00 each if your caddy ones don't work. Rotors can be sourced from a 94-96 Impala with the 9C1 option disk brakes new from autozone if your caddy ones don't work. Run the caddy caliper for the ebrake function. Be sure to use it regularly or it will suck. Last edited by FormerMember; 01-08-2006 at 09:10 PM.

01-08-2006, 09:51 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Caddy brake help!!!!! Heres some info. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-08-2006, 10:01 PM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Caddy brake help!!!!! I'm not sure on the 85's, I know 76-78 Calipers work and they have an e-brake. But the rest will not work you will need custom caliper brackets and custom (as in redrilled) rotors. There is also a link somewhere around here to a place that makes the e-brake cable. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI Last edited by neonlarry; 01-08-2006 at 10:02 PM.

01-08-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Caddy brake help!!!!! Thanks so much for the info. I'm leaning more to Caprice 9C1 setup. I saw the Caddy in a junkyard and thought it might be feasible. I think the Caprice would be a better choice, although I might have to buy all new stuff. Once again, thanks for the help!!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 10:35 PM	#8
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Caddy brake help!!!!! If I found the Caprice in a junkyard, could I just pull the backing plate off it as well? __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

01-08-2006, 10:44 PM	#10
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Caddy brake help!!!!! I hear about guys using rear brakes from a Ford Explorer. the parking brake is a drum set-up inside the rotor with the cable running through the backing plate. I think you would have to re-drill the rotors for our bolt pattern though. just an idea __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card



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