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Old 05-17-2008, 08:15 AM   #1
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does anyone make a 4 piston big brake set up for a 72

tryin the find some company that make a 4piston caliper that will work on a 72 drop spindle , with like13 inch rotors or so , or anything that is similar that would work

puttin alot of hp in the truck so its gotta stop fast to
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Old 05-17-2008, 02:56 PM   #2
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Re: does anyone make a 4pistion big brake set up for a 72

You might check with Baer Brakes, SSBC, or Wilwood. I don't think they make a "kit" for the '67-72 models, (I might be wrong), but you can probably fab it to work. Expect to open that wallet, and pay some $$$...
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Old 05-17-2008, 03:28 PM   #3
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Re: does anyone make a 4pistion big brake set up for a 72

I'd check with SSBC or Baer first, they are the best
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Old 05-18-2008, 02:28 AM   #4
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Re: does anyone make a 4pistion big brake set up for a 72

i checked out bar and its like a 2 piston set up , most companys got drilled and slotted rotors for these trucks, so i am going to keep lookin to see wut till work
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Old 05-18-2008, 06:33 PM   #5
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Re: does anyone make a 4pistion big brake set up for a 72

SSBC froce 10 is the only 4 piston that i've found, been looking for myself. Found a kit at Year One.
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Old 05-18-2008, 06:37 PM   #6
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Re: does anyone make a 4pistion big brake set up for a 72

SSBC froce 10 is the only 4 piston that i've found, been looking for myself. Found a kit at Year One. I've also found Wilwood at www.magnumforce.com/store4/wilwood_truck.htm, I haven't contacted them yet but think they do custom setups for all trucks.
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Old 05-18-2008, 06:41 PM   #7
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Re: does anyone make a 4pistion big brake set up for a 72

early classic is making a kit that should be out soon.
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Old 05-18-2008, 09:00 PM   #8
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Re: does anyone make a 4pistion big brake set up for a 72

thanks for all the info there tmiller , the wilwood set up looks sweet

i also kinda looking at a 70-77 camaro 4 pistion caliper from baer i thinking that might work aswell
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