Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevydog66 · 01-01-2006, 05:17 PM

I am going to install my 2" drop spindles this spring, along with a whole new front end, ball joints, tie rod ends, idler, pitman, calipers, rotors, flex lines, etc. I am wanting to know if any or you have upgraded to a 2 or 4 piston calipers, drilled and slotted rotors, and stainless braided flex lines? What companies make such parts for our 67-72 GMC trucks? Thanks!!

BigShoe24 · 01-06-2006, 06:46 PM

Sorry I can't offer any help, but I have the same question as you do. I am wanting to go with new drop spindles and switch to 5 lug. The problem is I don't know what brakes will work with say a drop spindle from early classic. I would like to run a set of Baer or Brimbo. If any one could through out some suggetion, I would be greatful. Thanks

qksilver · 01-07-2006, 12:51 AM

do a search on Dennis Brooks, he has worked out a couple of swaps using 88 stuff on the 67-72

chevydog66 · 01-07-2006, 04:58 PM

I think I will also check out Master Power brakes and Stainless steel brakes as well.

7T7 · 01-07-2006, 06:14 PM

http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/
http://www.baer.com/
I have Baer on my 77. The kit came with s/s lines and 2" dropped spindles.
If you already have your dropped spindles you can send them to Baer and they will machine them to work with their brake system.

**VetteVet** · 01-13-2006, 07:19 PM

http://images.google.com/images?q=MUSKEGON+BRAKE&hl=en
They specialize in corvette brakes and twin caliper brakes

mrjs80 · 01-15-2006, 08:17 PM

Try these guys http://www.performanceplumbing.com/BrakeFittings.html[/URL]. They sell all the fittings and line to make all your own flex lines and length you want. Good prices too. I used them to plumb all my brakes. Stainless with A.N fittings all around!

BigShoe24 · 01-16-2006, 12:57 AM

Does anyone know if there is a bit cheaper altenative, I want twin piston calipers, but don't want to spend quite that much. Can you make a single piston work as well? Thanks

Bubba4spd · 01-25-2006, 03:35 AM

7T7........thats about as pretty a piece of hardware as I've ever seen. I think I'd probably mount that on the wall of my office.

Bagd72Chevy · 02-03-2006, 12:37 PM

I've got the Baer set-up on my truck. They come with McGaughy's drop spindles i beleive. If I would have known you could send them a set to machine, I would have sent some 3" dropped spondles, but you live and ya learn. By the way I'm running Baer's full kit, 1/4 front lines, 5/16 rear lines, no proportioning valve, with an 88-98 chevy booster and master cylinder. Its a bit touchy, but that mofo will stop before the dime.

01-01-2006, 05:17 PM	#1
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? I am going to install my 2" drop spindles this spring, along with a whole new front end, ball joints, tie rod ends, idler, pitman, calipers, rotors, flex lines, etc. I am wanting to know if any or you have upgraded to a 2 or 4 piston calipers, drilled and slotted rotors, and stainless braided flex lines? What companies make such parts for our 67-72 GMC trucks? Thanks!! __________________ 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

01-06-2006, 06:46 PM	#2
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? Sorry I can't offer any help, but I have the same question as you do. I am wanting to go with new drop spindles and switch to 5 lug. The problem is I don't know what brakes will work with say a drop spindle from early classic. I would like to run a set of Baer or Brimbo. If any one could through out some suggetion, I would be greatful. Thanks

01-07-2006, 12:51 AM	#3
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? do a search on Dennis Brooks, he has worked out a couple of swaps using 88 stuff on the 67-72

01-07-2006, 04:58 PM	#4
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? I think I will also check out Master Power brakes and Stainless steel brakes as well. __________________ 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

01-07-2006, 06:14 PM	#5
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/ http://www.baer.com/ I have Baer on my 77. The kit came with s/s lines and 2" dropped spindles. If you already have your dropped spindles you can send them to Baer and they will machine them to work with their brake system. Attached Images __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

01-13-2006, 07:19 PM	#6
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? http://images.google.com/images?q=MUSKEGON+BRAKE&hl=en They specialize in corvette brakes and twin caliper brakes __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

01-15-2006, 08:17 PM	#7
mrjs80 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 62	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? Try these guys http://www.performanceplumbing.com/BrakeFittings.html[/URL]. They sell all the fittings and line to make all your own flex lines and length you want. Good prices too. I used them to plumb all my brakes. Stainless with A.N fittings all around!

01-16-2006, 12:57 AM	#8
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? Does anyone know if there is a bit cheaper altenative, I want twin piston calipers, but don't want to spend quite that much. Can you make a single piston work as well? Thanks

01-25-2006, 03:35 AM	#9
Bubba4spd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. Georgia Posts: 254	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? 7T7........thats about as pretty a piece of hardware as I've ever seen. I think I'd probably mount that on the wall of my office.

02-03-2006, 12:37 PM	#10
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Has anyone installed twin piston calipers or braided brake lines on 67-72? I've got the Baer set-up on my truck. They come with McGaughy's drop spindles i beleive. If I would have known you could send them a set to machine, I would have sent some 3" dropped spondles, but you live and ya learn. By the way I'm running Baer's full kit, 1/4 front lines, 5/16 rear lines, no proportioning valve, with an 88-98 chevy booster and master cylinder. Its a bit touchy, but that mofo will stop before the dime.



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