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Caliper upgrade question
I have a 71 350 5.7L c10 truck and would like to put some nicer front calipers on it. My question is, who makes an aftermarket caliper that is a direct bolt on replacement for my factory calipers? I don't want to change anything but the calipers. Any suggestions?
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Re: Caliper upgrade question
Wilwood D-52s are a bolt on for our trucks
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Re: Caliper upgrade question
Do you have the actual D52 part number.
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Re: Caliper upgrade question
This should help:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...ss-in/1-280-in
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Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB |
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Re: Caliper upgrade question
i got my D52s from scotts hotrod. they are board sponsors.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5&postcount=55 they look good. I got the drilled/slotted rotors from CPP. Its all OE replacement, nothing had to be modified. But honestly Im not convinced they stop any better than stock. I think I should have looked at McGaughtys big brake systems but at the time they wouldnt fit my rims. |
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Re: Caliper upgrade question
if they use the same pads and same diameter pistons there would be no difference in stopping power...the're just lighter and look good through your rims...
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Re: Caliper upgrade question
They do look good
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Re: Caliper upgrade question
For looks alone they are not worth the price, so you might as well get the ones with bigger pistons.
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