Captainfab D52 caliper rear conversion kit

[1972BackInBlackC10]

Who has used Captainfabs rear disc brake conversion kit using the D52 truck calipers? Im trying to find some info and pics on how people have been installing the kit but I cant find any threads on the conversion.

A few things im wondering are:
1) how are you modifying your hard brake lines to connect with the rubber lines for the D52 calipers so they are secure?

2) what type of proportioning valve are you using and where are you mounting it?

3) any pictures of your install?

please post pics or info you might have or a link to your build using this kit thanks for your help

[p0508]

1) I used the wilwood brake line kit for whatever specific brake kit you are buying. Then you can pick up an axle brake tab kit from amazon to secure it to the axle (it will make sense in the pictures) you can go to wilwoods website, find the part number of the brakes you're buying and it will give you a part number for their line kits. D52 is Wilwood 220-11371

2)The wilwood prop valve works great for me, you might check out performance online for some cheaper options.

3) https://photos.app.goo.gl/suN7jsh4uRJqrdzN8 Just above halfway down you find some pics of the rear brake line install.

Note: https://www.performanceonline.com/Re...7-chevy-truck/ These conversions come with everything you need in one simple package.
Wilwood also has a rear parking brake kit for GM rear ends, https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Br...&axle=Rear+Kit

links:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-220-11371

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-rbhtk

https://www.performanceonline.com/pr...7-chevy-truck/

https://www.performanceonline.com/re...-mounting-kit/

https://www.performanceonline.com/ch...ns-kits-parts/

I'm not familiar with using captainfabs brackets etc. but from what little research I've done it seems you will be within +/- $200 dollars no matter what option you choose.

[1972BackInBlackC10]

Originally Posted by p0508

1) I used the wilwood brake line kit for whatever specific brake kit you are buying. Then you can pick up an axle brake tab kit from amazon to secure it to the axle (it will make sense in the pictures) you can go to wilwoods website, find the part number of the brakes you're buying and it will give you a part number for their line kits. D52 is Wilwood 220-11371

2)The wilwood prop valve works great for me, you might check out performance online for some cheaper options.

3) https://photos.app.goo.gl/suN7jsh4uRJqrdzN8 Just above halfway down you find some pics of the rear brake line install.

Note: https://www.performanceonline.com/Re...7-chevy-truck/ These conversions come with everything you need in one simple package.
Wilwood also has a rear parking brake kit for GM rear ends, https://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Br...&axle=Rear+Kit

links:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-220-11371

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-rbhtk

https://www.performanceonline.com/pr...7-chevy-truck/

https://www.performanceonline.com/re...-mounting-kit/

https://www.performanceonline.com/ch...ns-kits-parts/

I'm not familiar with using captainfabs brackets etc. but from what little research I've done it seems you will be within +/- $200 dollars no matter what option you choose.

thanks for taking the time to write up all of that and post the links I appreciate that and will keep all of that in mind

[68Stepbed]

I'll have to get you some photos, but I have this setup on my 68.

I'm using braided stainless hoses, but I took a different approach to the brake lines. Typical rear drum brake setups use a rubber hose connected to the line from the master cylinder that's then connected to a T fitting with hard brakes clamped to the axle housing and plumed into the wheel cylinders. The only part that moves with suspension is the rubber line.
I used brake line tubing all the way and attached it all to the frame, then my braided brake lines attach to the calipers.

As for proportioning valve, I'm using a Wilwood 7/8" bore tandem master cylinder with the attached adjustable proportioning valve. Like this-> https://www.performanceonline.com/Wi...tioning-Valve/
Of course I'm running 13" 6 piston Wilwoods up front and Wilwood D52 small bore calipers on the rear.

If you plan to run stock front brakes, this might be a better option. https://www.performanceonline.com/Di...ing-Valve-Kit/

[1972BackInBlackC10]

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I'll have to get you some photos, but I have this setup on my 68.

I'm using braided stainless hoses, but I took a different approach to the brake lines. Typical rear drum brake setups use a rubber hose connected to the line from the master cylinder that's then connected to a T fitting with hard brakes clamped to the axle housing and plumed into the wheel cylinders. The only part that moves with suspension is the rubber line.
I used brake line tubing all the way and attached it all to the frame, then my braided brake lines attach to the calipers.

As for proportioning valve, I'm using a Wilwood 7/8" bore tandem master cylinder with the attached adjustable proportioning valve. Like this-> https://www.performanceonline.com/Wi...tioning-Valve/
Of course I'm running 13" 6 piston Wilwoods up front and Wilwood D52 small bore calipers on the rear.

If you plan to run stock front brakes, this might be a better option. https://www.performanceonline.com/Di...ing-Valve-Kit/

thanks for the info matt, if you can get some pics that would great then I have a better idea of what you mean