Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mcmlxix · 11-22-2005, 08:09 PM

I remember seeing pics on the board, but I can't remember who did this..

.. I tried a search but come up with nothing .... Looking for info on brackets and installation... (and lots of pictires) . . . . . . .

**raggedjim** · 11-22-2005, 08:17 PM

This is the only one I remember, hope it's right.

Rg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=108923

mcmlxix · 11-22-2005, 09:38 PM

Those are the pics I remember.... I am addeng them to this post... I will PM 383 Stroker to find out more details... Here's a quote from his original post."There mid 90's Impala caliper and rotor with a custom made backing plate."

Longstep70 · 11-22-2005, 10:25 PM

Are those calipers the same PBR calipers found on Camaros and Corvettes?

roj2323 · 11-23-2005, 03:08 AM

i'm very interested in hearing more about this "custom backing plate" as i'd rather use the ss calipers rather than the wimpy s-10 ones.
ondrew

mcmlxix · 11-23-2005, 08:17 AM

According to CarPArts.com the corvette and the camaro have a different part number then the Impala SS ... Now this is not 100% but it would lead me to believe that they are different...

383 Stroker · 11-23-2005, 11:24 AM

Here are some pictures of the backing plate I made. I also attached a drawing of the bracket with specs. This setup does not have a E-Brake because it's built into the stock backing plate. If you want a E-brake you can use the Camaro caliper as it has the E-Brake built into it.

beaterC10 · 11-23-2005, 12:53 PM

Did you have to modify the the axles or discs? What master cylinder are you using. It seems like most of the braking action with the stock brakes is in the front. Is there a noticeable difference in braking with the rear discs.

roj2323 · 11-23-2005, 01:14 PM

thank you for the extreemly valuble information. i will be using it.
ondrew

roj2323 · 12-02-2005, 04:45 PM

well i'm working on it. there will be a slight delay since my rear end is completly disassembled but when i get these working properly i will explore the idea of selling them to the board.

ondrew

mcmlxix · 12-02-2005, 07:09 PM

Is this bracket going to make it possible to use the E-brake?

383 Stroker · 12-02-2005, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaterC10

Did you have to modify the the axles or discs? What master cylinder are you using. It seems like most of the braking action with the stock brakes is in the front. Is there a noticeable difference in braking with the rear discs.

No, I didn't have to modify the axles or discs. I'm using a stock 71-72 master cylinder. It stops a lot quicker with the rear disc. It makes a huge difference when slowing down from high speeds. I have front disc also, so the truck stops good. It's a night and day difference from the 4 wheel drums that came on the truck.

383 Stroker · 12-02-2005, 08:54 PM

I've had a few people PM me about what master cylinder I'm running, so I will post some pictures of it.

*FormerMember* · 12-02-2005, 10:18 PM

Using a line lock for the parking brake?

The impala caliper brackets look like they will fit an old school 10B. I want a mechanical parking brake.

Yours is a 12B, right?

383 Stroker · 12-02-2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grendel

Using a line lock for the parking brake?

The impala caliper brackets look like they will fit an old school 10B. I want a mechanical parking brake.

Yours is a 12B, right?

No, I use the line lock for burnouts at the drag strip. Yes I have a 12 bolt rearend. I have no need for a parking brake.

383 Stroker · 12-02-2005, 11:34 PM

Here's what I use my line lock for. Burnout Video

*screamin_c102* · 12-03-2005, 12:24 AM

OK, thats just wrong.....

wheres the rest of the video?
I wanted to see you stomp that S10s ass :lol

383 Stroker · 12-03-2005, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screamin_c10

OK, thats just wrong.....

wheres the rest of the video?
I wanted to see you stomp that S10s ass :lol

Here's the rest of the video. Racing S10 Video

Inthuwind · 12-03-2005, 11:47 AM

JESUS!!!! I could watch those ALL day--Awesome!!

chopped 71 · 12-03-2005, 01:49 PM

I used camaro calipers and caprice on two of my trucks the swap was easy. [IMG]

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chevyguy_72 · 12-03-2005, 02:34 PM

Are the caddy calipers the only one that have an ebrake?

FirstGen · 12-03-2005, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopped 71

I used camaro calipers and caprice on two of my trucks the swap was easy. [IMG]

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What year camaro calipers are these from and what thickness is the caliper?
Thanks.

chopped 71 · 12-03-2005, 08:53 PM

The Caliper Is From A 96 Camaro And A Rotor From A Caprice.i Don't Know What Thickness Your Looking For On The Calipers

beaterC10 · 12-09-2005, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopped 71

Do have any dimensions or sketches for those brackets? One is for Camaro calipers, the other is for Impala calipers?

Inthuwind · 06-06-2006, 11:29 PM

TTT--need dimensions if possible of both brackets

11-22-2005, 08:09 PM	#1
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I remember seeing pics on the board, but I can't remember who did this.. .. I tried a search but come up with nothing .... Looking for info on brackets and installation... (and lots of pictires) . . . . . . . __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-22-2005, 08:17 PM	#2
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,583	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? This is the only one I remember, hope it's right. Rg http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=108923 __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-22-2005, 09:38 PM	#3
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Those are the pics I remember.... I am addeng them to this post... I will PM 383 Stroker to find out more details... Here's a quote from his original post."There mid 90's Impala caliper and rotor with a custom made backing plate." Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-22-2005, 10:25 PM	#4
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Are those calipers the same PBR calipers found on Camaros and Corvettes?

11-23-2005, 03:08 AM	#5
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? i'm very interested in hearing more about this "custom backing plate" as i'd rather use the ss calipers rather than the wimpy s-10 ones. ondrew

11-23-2005, 08:17 AM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? According to CarPArts.com the corvette and the camaro have a different part number then the Impala SS ... Now this is not 100% but it would lead me to believe that they are different... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-23-2005, 11:24 AM	#7
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Here are some pictures of the backing plate I made. I also attached a drawing of the bracket with specs. This setup does not have a E-Brake because it's built into the stock backing plate. If you want a E-brake you can use the Camaro caliper as it has the E-Brake built into it. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

11-23-2005, 12:53 PM	#8
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Did you have to modify the the axles or discs? What master cylinder are you using. It seems like most of the braking action with the stock brakes is in the front. Is there a noticeable difference in braking with the rear discs.

11-23-2005, 01:14 PM	#9
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? thank you for the extreemly valuble information. i will be using it. ondrew

12-02-2005, 04:45 PM	#10
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? well i'm working on it. there will be a slight delay since my rear end is completly disassembled but when i get these working properly i will explore the idea of selling them to the board. ondrew

12-02-2005, 07:09 PM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Is this bracket going to make it possible to use the E-brake? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-02-2005, 08:54 PM	#13
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I've had a few people PM me about what master cylinder I'm running, so I will post some pictures of it. Attached Images __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

12-02-2005, 10:18 PM	#14
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Using a line lock for the parking brake? The impala caliper brackets look like they will fit an old school 10B. I want a mechanical parking brake. Yours is a 12B, right? Last edited by FormerMember; 12-02-2005 at 10:20 PM.

12-02-2005, 11:34 PM	#16
383 Stroker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jesup, GA Posts: 571	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Here's what I use my line lock for. Burnout Video __________________ Video's of my Truck Racing 1967 C-10, 383ci Sbc, TH350, 3200 stall, 3.73 gear

12-03-2005, 12:24 AM	#17
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? OK, thats just wrong..... wheres the rest of the video? I wanted to see you stomp that S10s ass :lol



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12-03-2005, 11:47 AM	#19
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? JESUS!!!! I could watch those ALL day--Awesome!! __________________ 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."

12-03-2005, 01:49 PM	#20
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12-03-2005, 02:34 PM	#21
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12-03-2005, 08:53 PM	#23
chopped 71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: GOLETA. CA Posts: 90	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? The Caliper Is From A 96 Camaro And A Rotor From A Caprice.i Don't Know What Thickness Your Looking For On The Calipers

06-06-2006, 11:29 PM	#25
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