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69_hafton · 07-01-2008, 08:26 PM

Re: For those waiting for me to install my Camaro caliper brackets...

Finally got around to it and they're working great! I changed out the proportioning valve to a CPP unit and it feels balanced. I've driven for about 5 days with this setup and so far I'm happy with it. I'll have to re-adjust the parking brake, because it would hold when I first put the truck back on the road, but the cables have settled / stretched to where it doesn't stop the truck from rolling.

I had to shim the calipers with 2 washers to center them to the rotors. Also, I removed the heavy weights from the calipers and don't notice any vibration or squeal without them. I'm using a stock disk/drum master cylinder from a 71/72 FWIW. I used all used parts from the 93-97 Camaro: a pair of used calipers, pads, e-brake cable, e-brake cable "brackets", and rubber flex hose. Also, I bolted the (modified) brackets down so I could have a solid connection where the rubber flex hose and hard brake line connect. I may replace the pads here shortly when I get back into it to lock tight the caliper bolts. Curious to hear more feedback from others who have finished this conversion.

chevydog66 · 07-02-2008, 03:07 PM

I finished mine a few months ago. I am using a chrome disc/disc proportioning valve from The Right Stuff. I am having a problem with the e-brake cables not being long enough, though. Anyone else with this problem? I have a GMC with rear leafs.

69_hafton · 07-02-2008, 09:17 PM

I've got a coil spring setup, but the parking brake cables appeared not to be long enough either. The cables were ok, I just had to add some length to the cable that comes from the brake pedal. I used a octagonal threaded collar from a hardware store and cut the head off a hardened bolt to lengthen the cable about an inch or so. I just shortened it a 1/4 inch tonight and have the parking brake working again... for now.

When I was ordering the prop valve from cpp, I thought I saw a spacer for the brake cable, but I couldn't tell if it would be the right length?

**Hart_Rod** · 07-08-2008, 06:08 PM

OK, after messing around with NAPA for 5 months, I need to find a place that sells the complete caliper with ALL the brackets. It wasn't really the stores fault, it had more to do with their distribution/manufacturing center. Apparently, the new calipers don't come complete and you need to remove pieces off of the old calipers (????). I was told all A-1 Cardone calipears were like this. Soooooo, any help with new ones that are complete would be great. Thanks in advance.

R/

chevydog66 · 07-08-2008, 09:33 PM

Yep, I had to get one from NAPA too, but went thru 4 of them before I found 1 with all the correct hardware. The guys working the counter were just as amazed as I was.

**gregfull** · 07-09-2008, 10:59 AM

Well, add me to the list, my left caliper was complete, but I'm about to order my 3rd right side, hopefully it will be complete!

N2GMTrux · 07-09-2008, 11:24 PM

I received my setup today.... Looks good!!! Thank You

**uncle** · 08-05-2008, 09:13 PM

Bump for a Bud.

chevydog66 · 08-19-2008, 07:53 PM

OK, I will try the threaded collar thing in order to lengthen my e-brake cable. Is that a 1/4-20 thread? How long is the collar?

**Hart_Rod** · 08-19-2008, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevydog66

OK, I will try the threaded collar thing in order to lengthen my e-brake cable. Is that a 1/4-20 thread? How long is the collar?

You could always build a new cable with the correct lenght for you. That's what I did, all the parts are available at the hardware store. I'm still looking for a complete right caliper,

.

powerbench · 11-29-2008, 07:22 PM

hey glock do you still make /have a set of camaro brackets?

glock35ipsc · 12-01-2008, 10:38 AM

Sorry, I am no longer making them.

**70cst** · 12-01-2008, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Sorry, I am no longer making them.

Ok...now its safe as I did not want to hijack this thread. I bought a set and I decided to stay with the factory set up. If interested post here first. I want to find the kit and make sure its complete. It's quality parts...I just decided to stay factory.

chevy_mike · 12-01-2008, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Ok...now its safe as I did not want to hijack this thread. I bought a set and I decided to stay with the factory set up. If interested post here first. I want to find the kit and make sure its complete. It's quality parts...I just decided to stay factory.

I'll take them. Let me know the cost and PayPal info. Thanks.

**70cst** · 12-01-2008, 01:22 PM

Looks as if they are sold...

swappy · 12-06-2008, 01:13 PM

glock is their a reason you are no longer making them?

glock35ipsc · 12-06-2008, 01:30 PM

I sold my CNC machine, that, and I don't really have the time to do them anymore.

harlyworkr · 12-06-2008, 02:56 PM

With prints, I have the capability to make them.

swappy · 12-06-2008, 04:20 PM

Glock I can make than also. I would just nee a dxf or just about any cad file I can convert I can laser them or plasma then. If you want to put kits togeter I can supply the laser cut let me Know

swappy · 12-08-2008, 02:26 PM

did anyone figure out the spacing problem. Just wondering why different people needed differant spacing

chevy_mike · 12-08-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swappy

did anyone figure out the spacing problem. Just wondering why different people needed differant spacing

Different tolerances. Even the factory had shims of different thicknesses. My '92 Camaro Z28 (which uses the same brakes) had factory shims on one side but not the other.

**70cst** · 12-08-2008, 10:41 PM

My set is sold to chevy_mike

**lks dcvn** · 01-05-2009, 02:09 PM

is anybody making these anymore?

Coalson01 · 01-05-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

is anybody making these anymore?

I also would also be interested in these if anyone is still making them.

Ford Assassin · 01-06-2009, 01:43 PM

I would like to be on the waiting list too.

07-01-2008, 08:26 PM	#176
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... Re: For those waiting for me to install my Camaro caliper brackets... Finally got around to it and they're working great! I changed out the proportioning valve to a CPP unit and it feels balanced. I've driven for about 5 days with this setup and so far I'm happy with it. I'll have to re-adjust the parking brake, because it would hold when I first put the truck back on the road, but the cables have settled / stretched to where it doesn't stop the truck from rolling. I had to shim the calipers with 2 washers to center them to the rotors. Also, I removed the heavy weights from the calipers and don't notice any vibration or squeal without them. I'm using a stock disk/drum master cylinder from a 71/72 FWIW. I used all used parts from the 93-97 Camaro: a pair of used calipers, pads, e-brake cable, e-brake cable "brackets", and rubber flex hose. Also, I bolted the (modified) brackets down so I could have a solid connection where the rubber flex hose and hard brake line connect. I may replace the pads here shortly when I get back into it to lock tight the caliper bolts. Curious to hear more feedback from others who have finished this conversion. Attached Images __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

07-02-2008, 03:07 PM	#177
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... I finished mine a few months ago. I am using a chrome disc/disc proportioning valve from The Right Stuff. I am having a problem with the e-brake cables not being long enough, though. Anyone else with this problem? I have a GMC with rear leafs. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by chevydog66; 07-02-2008 at 03:07 PM.

07-02-2008, 09:17 PM	#178
69_hafton Sleep-Deprived Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 445	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... I've got a coil spring setup, but the parking brake cables appeared not to be long enough either. The cables were ok, I just had to add some length to the cable that comes from the brake pedal. I used a octagonal threaded collar from a hardware store and cut the head off a hardened bolt to lengthen the cable about an inch or so. I just shortened it a 1/4 inch tonight and have the parking brake working again... for now. When I was ordering the prop valve from cpp, I thought I saw a spacer for the brake cable, but I couldn't tell if it would be the right length? Attached Images __________________ 1971 K/10 Long Fleetside 350/350 - 6" Lift 1969 C/10 SWB 292 - Sold It

07-08-2008, 06:08 PM	#179
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... OK, after messing around with NAPA for 5 months, I need to find a place that sells the complete caliper with ALL the brackets. It wasn't really the stores fault, it had more to do with their distribution/manufacturing center. Apparently, the new calipers don't come complete and you need to remove pieces off of the old calipers (????). I was told all A-1 Cardone calipears were like this. Soooooo, any help with new ones that are complete would be great. Thanks in advance. R/ __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-08-2008, 09:33 PM	#180
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... Yep, I had to get one from NAPA too, but went thru 4 of them before I found 1 with all the correct hardware. The guys working the counter were just as amazed as I was. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

07-09-2008, 10:59 AM	#181
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 599	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... Well, add me to the list, my left caliper was complete, but I'm about to order my 3rd right side, hopefully it will be complete! __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

07-09-2008, 11:24 PM	#182
N2GMTrux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX 76133 Posts: 406	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... I received my setup today.... Looks good!!! Thank You __________________ ...try'n to be a little! This is a great site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=375640

08-05-2008, 09:13 PM	#183
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... Bump for a Bud.

08-19-2008, 07:53 PM	#184
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... OK, I will try the threaded collar thing in order to lengthen my e-brake cable. Is that a 1/4-20 thread? How long is the collar? __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-29-2008, 07:22 PM	#186
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... hey glock do you still make /have a set of camaro brackets?

12-01-2008, 10:38 AM	#187
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12-01-2008, 01:22 PM	#190
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... Looks as if they are sold... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-06-2008, 01:13 PM	#191
swappy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 36	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... glock is their a reason you are no longer making them?

12-06-2008, 01:30 PM	#192
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... I sold my CNC machine, that, and I don't really have the time to do them anymore. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

12-06-2008, 02:56 PM	#193
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12-06-2008, 04:20 PM	#194
swappy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 36	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... Glock I can make than also. I would just nee a dxf or just about any cad file I can convert I can laser them or plasma then. If you want to put kits togeter I can supply the laser cut let me Know

12-08-2008, 02:26 PM	#195
swappy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 36	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... did anyone figure out the spacing problem. Just wondering why different people needed differant spacing

12-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#197
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: For those waiting on Camaro caliper brackets.... My set is sold to chevy_mike __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-05-2009, 02:09 PM	#198
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