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Camper Power · 12-08-2008, 09:50 PM

im pretty sure cpp has a dual piston kit

stunna · 12-08-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Camper Power

im pretty sure cpp has a dual piston kit

Yeah, but not for $184.00 a pair! They sell one on their big brake kit, which is 1 grand. With the performance online ca;ipers you can put them on a stock disc setup.

chevy_mike · 12-09-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by stunna

just an update on this. I found out today that performance online has a 2 piston aluminum caliper for 71-87 trucks. You have to trim about 1/4 off your spindle, but no special brackets! The price is $184.00 a pair and 95.00 more for polished. They are not the Howe calipers that they were selling ( i asked) They don't have it on their website yet but they are available NOW There is a picture of the single piston version in the Dec issue of CCT. Finally something affordable!

Did you order a set? I know looking at their site, they had the Howe ones and new aluminum single piston ones, which were priced at $184 for the pair. Hard to think they would also sell 2 piston ones for the same prices as their single piston ones.

Not doubting what they told you but I would love to see pics of these. I always find it amazing a company will release something for sale and not have it on their web site. How are we suppose to buy them???

stunna · 12-09-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Did you order a set? I know looking at their site, they had the Howe ones and new aluminum single piston ones, which were priced at $184 for the pair. Hard to think they would also sell 2 piston ones for the same prices as their single piston ones.

Not doubting what they told you but I would love to see pics of these. I always find it amazing a company will release something for sale and not have it on their web site. How are we suppose to buy them???

i see your concern. I called them regarding the ad they have in the CCT magazine showing a new aluminum 1 piston caliper, and i asked the guy what about a 2 piston and he said we do have it available right now, its not on the site yet but he could take the order over the phone. i asked is this the same Howe caliper on your site and he said NO absolutely not. They had fitment problems with the Howe calipers and had to have them machined or something so they had someone make them a 2 piston aluminum caliper. You do have to hack off about 1/4 inch off your spindle to make it fit with clearance, the howe caliper to my knowledge did not require that step. Best thing to do would be to call like i did to answer any questions you might have.

Ackattack · 01-23-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stunna

just an update on this. I found out today that performance online has a 2 piston aluminum caliper for 71-87 trucks. You have to trim about 1/4 off your spindle, but no special brackets! The price is $184.00 a pair and 95.00 more for polished. They are not the Howe calipers that they were selling ( i asked) They don't have it on their website yet but they are available NOW There is a picture of the single piston version in the Dec issue of CCT. Finally something affordable!

Looks like I'll be getting these calipers once I return my Howe calipers

http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...at=1294&page=3

I called performance online and these come with the pads for $250. I asked if they had them without pads (for cheaper) and they said no. I already have some Hawk pads I'll be running, but oh well. They also said they do have the o-rings in them unlike the Howe's.

chevy_mike · 01-23-2009, 06:41 PM

Nice!!! Looks like what I need to buy.

Andy4639 · 01-23-2009, 11:23 PM

These are some nice caliper's. Saved the web page for future use.

**VetteVet** · 01-23-2009, 11:44 PM

The 68-82 corvettes came with two piston calipers. $159.00 from Corvette central

Andy4639 · 01-24-2009, 10:01 AM

VetteVet

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The 68-82 corvettes came with two piston calipers. $159.00 from Corvette central

Are they a direct bolt in? The performance ones are they say. Just a little modifcation is all that's needed to the bracket. I plan to do some more research on them. I also found some calipers at year 1 that are dual piston when I went to the car show there in September. I can't find the info now though.
The company's name was like
ssbc. Here is a web page. When I was at the show I talked to them about the calipers. I don't see them on the website though. May have to call.

http://www.ssbrakes.com/ssbc-product...line-overview/

STOCKISH · 01-24-2009, 10:47 AM

I'm going to run 4 piston Brembo calipers from a 2000 Porsche Boxster. The rear was easy to fab up, still working on the front. Factory 72 rotors in the front, cross drilled and Impala SS rotors in the rear, cross drilled also. I will try to post pics Monday if I remember.

Andy4639 · 01-24-2009, 10:53 AM

That should be a interesting mix.

smbrouss70 · 02-02-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I'm going to run 4 piston Brembo calipers from a 2000 Porsche Boxster. The rear was easy to fab up, still working on the front. Factory 72 rotors in the front, cross drilled and Impala SS rotors in the rear, cross drilled also. I will try to post pics Monday if I remember.

Pics yet? It's been 2 Mondays!

love my 72 · 02-27-2010, 04:41 AM

Cant wait to see those pics........

**VetteVet** · 02-27-2010, 03:27 PM

These are the standard brakes with ss sleeves. I think they are rebuilt.
http://www.muskegonbrake.com/v4/go.g...&listTemplate=

12-08-2008, 09:50 PM	#26
Camper Power Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grande Prairie Alberta Posts: 261	Re: 2 piston brake calipers im pretty sure cpp has a dual piston kit __________________ eh 1970 Chevy C20 daily driver 1975 GMC Jimmy 4x4 project 1966 GMC C10 Dad's project

01-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#31
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 2 piston brake calipers Nice!!! Looks like what I need to buy. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

01-23-2009, 11:23 PM	#32
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2 piston brake calipers These are some nice caliper's. Saved the web page for future use. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-23-2009, 11:44 PM	#33
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: 2 piston brake calipers The 68-82 corvettes came with two piston calipers. $159.00 from Corvette central __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. Last edited by VetteVet; 01-23-2009 at 11:50 PM.

01-24-2009, 10:47 AM	#35
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 2 piston brake calipers I'm going to run 4 piston Brembo calipers from a 2000 Porsche Boxster. The rear was easy to fab up, still working on the front. Factory 72 rotors in the front, cross drilled and Impala SS rotors in the rear, cross drilled also. I will try to post pics Monday if I remember. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

01-24-2009, 10:53 AM	#36
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 2 piston brake calipers That should be a interesting mix. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-27-2010, 04:41 AM	#38
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Re: 2 piston brake calipers Cant wait to see those pics........ __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

02-27-2010, 03:27 PM	#39
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,719	Re: 2 piston brake calipers These are the standard brakes with ss sleeves. I think they are rebuilt. http://www.muskegonbrake.com/v4/go.g...&listTemplate= __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

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