6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Captainfab** · 04-12-2018, 11:20 PM

I'll have to take a look and see if I can ship the trailing arm mounts in the same box as the rear disc brackets. I will let you know.

TheBrewery · 04-13-2018, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'll have to take a look and see if I can ship the trailing arm mounts in the same box as the rear disc brackets. I will let you know.

No worries if not, last night a local guy told me he has a set. I can paypal you the $$, is the price the same with the substituted parts?

**Captainfab** · 04-13-2018, 10:54 PM

The trailing arm mounts will fit in the medium box along with the rear disc brackets. I will send you a PM with ordering and payment info.

The base plates with a different hole pattern does not change the cost of the rear disc brackets.

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Originally Posted by TheBrewery

No worries if not, last night a local guy told me he has a set. I can paypal you the $$, is the price the same with the substituted parts?

TR32 · 06-15-2018, 11:02 PM

Has anyone found a set of brake lines and used them for this setup?

**Captainfab** · 06-16-2018, 01:26 AM

So neither of the suggested hoses on the parts list are working for you?

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Originally Posted by TR32

Has anyone found a set of brake lines and used them for this setup?

**Blazerowner** · 09-09-2018, 08:39 PM

I’m interested. How does the stopping power compare to the drums?

**Captainfab** · 09-09-2018, 11:54 PM

Hopefully someone that has bought these and installed them will chime in......

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Originally Posted by Blazerowner

I’m interested. How does the stopping power compare to the drums?

Chuck78 · 06-17-2019, 11:33 PM

You don't make a kit to fit the Dana 44 GMC truck rear ends, do you? Does this fit them???

**Captainfab** · 06-18-2019, 11:22 PM

No I do not make a rear disc conversion for the 6 lug Dana 44. No, this bracket set is designed for the '64-'82 GM truck 12 bolt or '79-'87 GM truck 10 bolt. You are the second to ask about this in about a month, but before that I have not had a request for. If I were to develop a rear disc bracket set for the Dana 44, I would use the '79-'85 e-brake caliper. But now you have posted elsewhere discouraging people in regards to the '79-'85 e-brake calipers. I have not seen that they are hard to find, nor have I heard of anyone having a hard time finding them.

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Originally Posted by Chuck78

You don't make a kit to fit the Dana 44 GMC truck rear ends, do you? Does this fit them???

Treybizttu · 11-18-2019, 06:01 PM

Are these brackets still in production?

Thank you...

**Captainfab** · 11-18-2019, 11:38 PM

I fabricate all of my products everyday. This is one way I attempt to make a living. As long as the thread isn't closed, the parts are available.

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Originally Posted by Treybizttu

Are these brackets still in production?

Thank you...

70GM · 01-02-2020, 08:13 PM

Any word yet on how to hook up the ebrake with this setup? Just curious if someone has determined a way to use the stock ebrake cables.

**Captainfab** · 01-02-2020, 10:26 PM

I don't think the stock e-brake cables for your drum brakes can be utilized. You will have to go with a custom set of cables.

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Originally Posted by 70GM

Any word yet on how to hook up the ebrake with this setup? Just curious if someone has determined a way to use the stock ebrake cables.

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-19-2020, 09:11 AM

I have a stock 6lug 72 12 bolt 4x4 and would like to get a set of brackets for my application with gloss black powder coat. Can you pm me with a total cost and payment info. (PayPal )

Thanks Gary

**Captainfab** · 01-19-2020, 10:59 PM

PM sent

54Caddy · 07-06-2020, 02:22 AM

I see you reference a GM metric caliper and showing photos of front calipers test fitted. What GM metric calipers are those if their not D52 calipers. Are they D154?

**Captainfab** · 07-06-2020, 09:46 PM

Yes the '78+ Metric calipers are the D154 calipers.

**jzorn94** · 12-09-2021, 08:39 PM

I'd like to order a set of brackets.

**Captainfab** · 12-09-2021, 09:11 PM

PM sent.

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Originally Posted by jzorn94

I'd like to order a set of brackets.

**Captainfab** · 03-17-2022, 07:16 PM

Here is a link to my new website and online store where you can see and purchase all of the products that I fabricate for the '60-'72 GM trucks.

https://customfab-cda.com

burnie6bt · 11-09-2023, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Here are some assembled pics. These 3 pics are with a typical '78+ metric front caliper.

Captainfab, I purchased a rear disc kit a few year ago for my 1972 c10 using the AWD Astro Van front rotor and the D52 caliper.

I am looking at converting to a 6x5.5 rear axle. Would it be as simple as swaping my axles and using the later chevy truck rotors as mention in this kit? Or do I need to change the spacing, calipers, and rotors?

**Captainfab** · 11-09-2023, 04:42 PM

Sorry but no it is not that simple. There is no such thing as a 6 lug rotor that has the exact same dimensions as the Astro/Safari rotor. Everything must be changed including the brackets. The only bracket that is the same are the base plates.

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Originally Posted by burnie6bt

Captainfab, I purchased a rear disc kit a few year ago for my 1972 c10 using the AWD Astro Van front rotor and the D52 caliper.

I am looking at converting to a 6x5.5 rear axle. Would it be as simple as swaping my axles and using the later chevy truck rotors as mention in this kit? Or do I need to change the spacing, calipers, and rotors?

04-12-2018, 11:20 PM	#76
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake I'll have to take a look and see if I can ship the trailing arm mounts in the same box as the rear disc brackets. I will let you know. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-15-2018, 11:02 PM	#79
TR32 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 20	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake Has anyone found a set of brake lines and used them for this setup? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB, 68 Front Clip, Tired azz 350 w/built 700R4, 3.73 Peg Leg...........

09-09-2018, 08:39 PM	#81
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake I’m interested. How does the stopping power compare to the drums? __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

06-17-2019, 11:33 PM	#83
Chuck78 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 197	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake You don't make a kit to fit the Dana 44 GMC truck rear ends, do you? Does this fit them??? __________________ Chuck in Ohio 1962 GMC 1000 Panel Truck - 305D/Saginaw 4sp soon: 351C V6 + AX15 5sp OD trans, & 75-87/91 disc brake front end* 1988 Suzuki Samurai 4x4 project, VW 1.9L mTDI, Toyota R151F transmission & Toyota full floater axles, LWB body tub stretch project* *Many 1977-1979 Suzuki GS motorcycles, Kawasaki KDX220R, '77 Suzuki PE250, etc

11-18-2019, 06:01 PM	#85
Treybizttu Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: NRH, Texas Posts: 17	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake Are these brackets still in production? Thank you...

01-02-2020, 08:13 PM	#87
70GM Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: spokane valley Posts: 37	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake Any word yet on how to hook up the ebrake with this setup? Just curious if someone has determined a way to use the stock ebrake cables.

01-19-2020, 09:11 AM	#89
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,850	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake I have a stock 6lug 72 12 bolt 4x4 and would like to get a set of brackets for my application with gloss black powder coat. Can you pm me with a total cost and payment info. (PayPal ) Thanks Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

01-19-2020, 10:59 PM	#90
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake PM sent __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-06-2020, 02:22 AM	#91
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake I see you reference a GM metric caliper and showing photos of front calipers test fitted. What GM metric calipers are those if their not D52 calipers. Are they D154? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

07-06-2020, 09:46 PM	#92
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake Yes the '78+ Metric calipers are the D154 calipers. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-09-2021, 08:39 PM	#93
jzorn94 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 26	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake I'd like to order a set of brackets.

03-17-2022, 07:16 PM	#95
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 6 Lug Rear Disc with 15" Wheels and an E-Brake Here is a link to my new website and online store where you can see and purchase all of the products that I fabricate for the '60-'72 GM trucks. https://customfab-cda.com __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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