Pzary's 1955 3200 Task Force Shop Truck Build

[Pzary3233]

Alright I was able to sneek over to the shop for a little bit Sunday afternoon. I got through the rear disc brake swap. Easy as pie! I do not know why I never did this on my other cars, it really is as easy as they say it is.

A quick disclaimer: If you can't pull axles you don't need to do this... I'm just showing you what I did on my personal truck. What you do on yours is your own problem. When working with brakes always remember that this is what keeps you alive!

I started out with a complete 2002 Camaro axle with brakes and all. This way you get brackets, clips, lines, etc.

The basic parts list is as listed above:

Left and right brackets complete with hardware and ebrake assemblies
Left and Right Calipers with Baskets
Left and Right Rotors
BMR Spacers
Dorman 610-157 studs
E Brake Cables - I am not sure what I am going to do here

Here are the basics laid out:



Wheel Studs if you need them:



Bare 10 Bolt Housing End:



BRP Hot Rod's 1/4" Spacer - Yes I could have made it but dang it my time is worth something!



Everything just slides on:



I was even able to use the original 2002 Camaro hardware for the backing plates!





I got lucky and did not need to turn down the OD of the axle flange. New wheels studs and the rotor/wheel fits.



I was short on time so I did not get the calipers on but I saved the lines, calipers, and brackets that hold the E Brake cables. I think I can use them and then I will be able to use the factory cables? we'll see!

I also scored a super clean '55 cab that I will be replacing this rusty one with. It will need cab corners but that is the ONLY area of rust. I will also put a roof skin on it because it had clearance lights and a yellow flasher at one point. It has GREAT patina and if I was going that route I'd keep it, but someone primered over all of the really cool hand drawn lettering so I don't know how I could save it... I may try CLR on it, I've had good luck with it in the past.