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powell72 · 12-12-2006, 02:30 PM

I think one of the biggest issues with the Cad setups,(aside from core charges) is the constant need to apply the e-brake to keep the calipers adjusted. I think all the pieced together setups have some issue though, some people can't get over no e-brake on the Impala ones.

**CMars45000** · 12-12-2006, 02:42 PM

My other thought was this: Integral drum emergency brake?

Don't most of the newer vehicle (at least GM) that have rear disc brakes and use a drum brake as an e-brake have the same axle flange bolt diameter as the old 12-bolts...that was my other thought but the rotors for that kind of setup are substantially more expensive.

Ram-Man · 12-12-2006, 07:25 PM

I'm in the process of installing the impala rear dics on mine. I got the brackets from Glock35ipsc. I think the caddy calipers are old school. Newer style impala ss calipers fit like a glove. I haven't used an emergency brake yet so I don't see the need for one with an auto. Most of the time the e-brake doesn't work anyway. Glock35ipsc has put alot of time into these brackets and it shows they look like a factory install.

powell72 · 12-12-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CMars45000

My other thought was this: Integral drum emergency brake?

Don't most of the newer vehicle (at least GM) that have rear disc brakes and use a drum brake as an e-brake have the same axle flange bolt diameter as the old 12-bolts...that was my other thought but the rotors for that kind of setup are substantially more expensive.

I had thought about that, I even was lurking on an Impala SS forum looking for someone parting out a 9C1 or SS car to get the backing plates. It would take some fab work. I'm with the others though, I never use my e-brake and glock's brackets are WAY nice.

glock35ipsc · 12-12-2006, 08:17 PM

Hehe, thanks guys!

Inthuwind · 12-12-2006, 09:08 PM

To keep this fresh, here are the dimensions for Caprice caliper mounting plate.~

Ram-Man · 12-12-2006, 09:47 PM

I got my cores yeeehaaaaaa!!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Impal...spagenameZWDVW

7387chevys · 12-12-2006, 10:15 PM

Can this be done on 1973-1987s?
Thanks
Shane

poorboy · 12-12-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 7387chevys

Can this be done on 1973-1987s?
Thanks
Shane

I don't see why not.

7387chevys · 12-12-2006, 11:12 PM

Wonder wow good this would work with hydroboost

If anyone has done this on 73-87s please chime in
Shane

BustedTruck · 12-21-2006, 10:38 PM

What thickness does the mounting plate need to be?

Ram-Man · 12-22-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedTruck

What thickness does the mounting plate need to be?

3/8" are what glock made. They fit like a glove!

jkade · 12-22-2006, 06:14 PM

www.car-part.com for your rear calipers

BustedTruck · 12-22-2006, 08:51 PM

OK so I need to get impala ss rotors and camaro calipers if I want the e-brake. Will the deminsions in #86 work for the camaro calipers as well?

Ram-Man · 12-22-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

www.car-part.com for your rear calipers

I would really consider new when it comes to calipers. I found a used set only for the core value. Used calipers just sound like trouble. My 2 cents worth.

BustedTruck · 12-22-2006, 09:12 PM

I agree new is the way to go with brakes. I just need to know if the bracket listed in #86 will work with the camaro brackets before I pay a buddy to make them.

jkade · 12-22-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

I would really consider new when it comes to calipers. I found a used set only for the core value. Used calipers just sound like trouble. My 2 cents worth.

Well if you are going to powdercoat them like I am going to do it would be dumb to buy a new set and have to take them apart. I will rebuild them when I get them powdercoated. I don't much care for the finish on the new ones. Thanks for the info though.

jkade · 12-22-2006, 10:21 PM

How much are ya'll paying for the cores and the new ones?

Ram-Man · 12-22-2006, 11:16 PM

The cores can be up to $90 each from what I have seen. I think the least amount for a core I found was about $45 if I remember right. The brackets in #86 are only for the impala ss calipers.

7387chevys · 12-23-2006, 12:37 AM

What year Impala rotors? Are these 5-on-5 if not can they be redrilled to 5-on-5? What year Camaro Calipers?With Impala rotors and Camaro calipers will I have to modify my axle shafts?
Thanks
Shane

deoncollins69 · 12-23-2006, 07:04 AM

Just to chime in here. For you guys looking to add the internal drum parking brake on the disk swap, I have seen on more than a few occasions that if you do not use or apply the brake very often the internalls(shoes and clips) rot and fails. They are in a confined space but not protected to well. I have had them fall apart when replacing the brakes on more than one truck. I also find the drum surface is shoot. I wiould tend to agree that if you wan a parking brake I would go with the Camaro or Caddy setup. It's much easier to swap out a caliper than the rotors and all the drum hardware. my 3 cents

Ram-Man · 12-23-2006, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 7387chevys

What year Impala rotors? Are these 5-on-5 if not can they be redrilled to 5-on-5? What year Camaro Calipers?With Impala rotors and Camaro calipers will I have to modify my axle shafts?
Thanks
Shane

94-96 impala ss and caprice rotors. They are 5 on 5 bolt pattern. They fit right on your axles.
As for the parking brake, No need for it as I can see. Majority of the time they don't work anyway.

jkade · 12-29-2006, 07:30 PM

Here is how my calipers looked after I powder coated them. I may go back and do them black, I can't decide if I like the chrome. Name: kade 049.jpg
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SCOTI · 12-29-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

94-96 impala ss and caprice rotors. They are 5 on 5 bolt pattern. They fit right on your axles.
As for the parking brake, No need for it as I can see. Majority of the time they don't work anyway.

In my 20+ yrs of driving, I've only used the emergency brake in an emergency situation twice...... I shudder to think what would have happened those 2 times w/o one.

Ram-Man · 12-30-2006, 06:14 PM

jkade, those look nice. Here are what your brackets look like if you got them from glock.

12-12-2006, 02:30 PM	#76
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I think one of the biggest issues with the Cad setups,(aside from core charges) is the constant need to apply the e-brake to keep the calipers adjusted. I think all the pieced together setups have some issue though, some people can't get over no e-brake on the Impala ones. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-12-2006, 02:42 PM	#77
CMars45000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 204	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? My other thought was this: Integral drum emergency brake? Don't most of the newer vehicle (at least GM) that have rear disc brakes and use a drum brake as an e-brake have the same axle flange bolt diameter as the old 12-bolts...that was my other thought but the rotors for that kind of setup are substantially more expensive. __________________ Project Family Values Build Thread Vehicles/Projects: -1971 C10 SWB Fleetside! Gathering parts now, will begin frame-off resto soon... Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. -Aristotle

12-12-2006, 07:25 PM	#78
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I'm in the process of installing the impala rear dics on mine. I got the brackets from Glock35ipsc. I think the caddy calipers are old school. Newer style impala ss calipers fit like a glove. I haven't used an emergency brake yet so I don't see the need for one with an auto. Most of the time the e-brake doesn't work anyway. Glock35ipsc has put alot of time into these brackets and it shows they look like a factory install.

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12-12-2006, 09:08 PM	#81
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12-12-2006, 09:47 PM	#82
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I got my cores yeeehaaaaaa!!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Impal...spagenameZWDVW

12-12-2006, 10:15 PM	#83
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Can this be done on 1973-1987s? Thanks Shane

12-12-2006, 11:12 PM	#85
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Wonder wow good this would work with hydroboost If anyone has done this on 73-87s please chime in Shane

12-21-2006, 10:38 PM	#86
BustedTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 245	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? What thickness does the mounting plate need to be?

12-22-2006, 06:14 PM	#88
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? www.car-part.com for your rear calipers

12-22-2006, 08:51 PM	#89
BustedTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 245	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? OK so I need to get impala ss rotors and camaro calipers if I want the e-brake. Will the deminsions in #86 work for the camaro calipers as well?

12-22-2006, 09:12 PM	#91
BustedTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 245	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? I agree new is the way to go with brakes. I just need to know if the bracket listed in #86 will work with the camaro brackets before I pay a buddy to make them.

12-22-2006, 10:21 PM	#93
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? How much are ya'll paying for the cores and the new ones?

12-22-2006, 11:16 PM	#94
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? The cores can be up to $90 each from what I have seen. I think the least amount for a core I found was about $45 if I remember right. The brackets in #86 are only for the impala ss calipers.

12-23-2006, 12:37 AM	#95
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? What year Impala rotors? Are these 5-on-5 if not can they be redrilled to 5-on-5? What year Camaro Calipers?With Impala rotors and Camaro calipers will I have to modify my axle shafts? Thanks Shane



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12-23-2006, 07:04 AM	#96
deoncollins69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rantoul ILL Posts: 15	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Just to chime in here. For you guys looking to add the internal drum parking brake on the disk swap, I have seen on more than a few occasions that if you do not use or apply the brake very often the internalls(shoes and clips) rot and fails. They are in a confined space but not protected to well. I have had them fall apart when replacing the brakes on more than one truck. I also find the drum surface is shoot. I wiould tend to agree that if you wan a parking brake I would go with the Camaro or Caddy setup. It's much easier to swap out a caliper than the rotors and all the drum hardware. my 3 cents

12-29-2006, 07:30 PM	#98
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? Here is how my calipers looked after I powder coated them. I may go back and do them black, I can't decide if I like the chrome.

12-30-2006, 06:14 PM	#100
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Who has Impala SS rear disc brakes ?? jkade, those look nice. Here are what your brackets look like if you got them from glock. Attached Images

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