what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

miller6t9 · 10-10-2017, 07:35 PM

I want to clean up behind these bigger wheels I'm fixin to put on my '72, so I'm thinking about using the Wilwood D52 calipers, hawk pads and whatever rotors will work with these spindles. I cant find the paperwork when I bought them but I think they are the CPP 2.5 drop spindles (not the modular) Am i right? .....and also, I want to be able to use the 15 wheels I have on it now from time to time....so what am I looking for?

demian5 · 10-10-2017, 07:37 PM

And here my friends is why you want to use a product that uses parts store factory parts.

- I'm sure you can buy them from CPP.

weq92f · 10-10-2017, 08:04 PM

CPP spindles use proprietary rotors/caliper??? My ECC units use standard off the shelf parts for the application they were purchased for.

Shocker!

-klb

**leddzepp** · 10-10-2017, 08:10 PM

Your cpp spindles will use stuff right off the shelf as well

miller6t9 · 10-10-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Your cpp spindles will use stuff right off the shelf as well

so its as simple as getting the D52 kit and some 5x5 1.25 inch rotors?

**AussieinNC** · 10-10-2017, 08:42 PM

Careful with these...

CP4S4 fits 1973-87 C-10 2” drop $239/pr

http://www.classicperform.com/NewPro...opSpindles.htm

Ball joints and tie rod ends may have different tapers...

CPP correct part number for 71-72 is

CP4S3 fits 1971-72 C-10 2” drop $239/pr

miller6t9 · 10-10-2017, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

Careful with these...

CP4S4 fits 1973-87 C-10 2” drop $239/pr

http://www.classicperform.com/NewPro...opSpindles.htm

Ball joints and tie rod ends may have different tapers...

CPP correct part number for 71-72 is

CP4S3 fits 1971-72 C-10 2” drop $239/pr

I saw that....got curious about it...but they've been on the truck for about 7 years, so who knows.....

**AussieinNC** · 10-10-2017, 08:58 PM

It just means someone changed the ball joints and tie rod end to match the larger tapers on the later setups...

They use factory calipers and disc / hub units...if this is a normal driver...stick with stock parts and save the dollars...

Juts make sure you change those rubber brake hoses !

**lolife99** · 10-10-2017, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller6t9

so its as simple as getting the D52 kit and some 5x5 1.25 inch rotors?

Yes
71-87 1.25" rotors.

miller6t9 · 10-10-2017, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

It just means someone changed the ball joints and tie rod end to match the larger tapers on the later setups...

They use factory calipers and disc / hub units...if this is a normal driver...stick with stock parts and save the dollars...

Juts make sure you change those rubber brake hoses !

quite possibly...heres a pic of the hub that my guy sent to me if this means anything...I think its stock, definitely what was on the truck when i bought it

weq92f · 10-10-2017, 09:12 PM

Good. OP, you're in the same boat as me then... Just purchase rotors and calipers and/or pads for the 71+ model year and they'll bolt right up.

Just like they should ( 40 bucks a side for the rotors and cheap for the rest too ).

-klb

miller6t9 · 10-10-2017, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Yes
71-87 1.25" rotors.

solid....any suggestions?

weq92f · 10-11-2017, 10:39 AM

Just go to any parts house or online and order the parts for a chevy truck, any year between 1971 and 1987.

Example: 1976 Chevy 1/2 ton truck with a v8 2 wheel drive. That will pull up the correct set of brake parts for your setup ( rotors/pads/calipers/bearings/races ). The choices will be there from the lowest price ( about 40 bucks for a rotor ) all the way up to drilled and slotted, painted hat types for more dollar. You can purchase the standard/stock caliper for cheap or go get the Wilwood equivalent for a bit more, but the parts house year/make/model remains the same: 1976 chevy 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive truck. Typically it will not come up but, if asked, you want the Heavy Duty version which equates to the 1 and a half inch thick rotors.

Hth,

-klb

miller6t9 · 10-11-2017, 10:46 AM

but any suggestions on a particular brand/type of rotors to use?

**lolife99** · 10-11-2017, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller6t9

but any suggestions on a particular brand/type of rotors to use?

Personally I like a rotor that is coated from the factory.
Not raw steel.
I've had good luck with SSBC.
Stainless Steel Brake Company.

But for a driver, parts store rotors, with some high heat paint work just fine.
Don't get caught up in all the drilled and slotted stuff, unless you're going with big brakes and calipers.
All those little drilled holes just rust.

weq92f · 10-11-2017, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Don't get caught up in all the drilled and slotted stuff, unless you're going with big brakes and calipers.
All those little drilled holes just rust.

Agree with this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^. Plus the drilled holes are just for looks anyway and will eventually help kill the rotor over time. Once I put them on all four corners of a daily driver. Will not do it again.

-klb

johnnyburban · 10-12-2017, 02:14 PM

You could do zinc plated calipers. This one is from phoenix brake company in Chicago. Here is a pic of their work.

DarkKnightWong · 10-12-2017, 08:48 PM

Who cares there products ? Do you have to order direct from them ?

Thanks!
Allen

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyburban

You could do zinc plated calipers. This one is from phoenix brake company in Chicago. Here is a pic of their work.

johnnyburban · 10-12-2017, 09:06 PM

They are order direct. Their number is 773-277-7772 and website is www.phoenixcaliper.com.

10-10-2017, 07:35 PM	#1
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? I want to clean up behind these bigger wheels I'm fixin to put on my '72, so I'm thinking about using the Wilwood D52 calipers, hawk pads and whatever rotors will work with these spindles. I cant find the paperwork when I bought them but I think they are the CPP 2.5 drop spindles (not the modular) Am i right? .....and also, I want to be able to use the 15 wheels I have on it now from time to time....so what am I looking for? Attached Images

10-10-2017, 07:37 PM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? And here my friends is why you want to use a product that uses parts store factory parts. - I'm sure you can buy them from CPP. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-10-2017, 08:04 PM	#3
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,151	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? CPP spindles use proprietary rotors/caliper??? My ECC units use standard off the shelf parts for the application they were purchased for. Shocker! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-10-2017, 08:10 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,018	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? Your cpp spindles will use stuff right off the shelf as well __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-10-2017, 08:42 PM	#6
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? Careful with these... CP4S4 fits 1973-87 C-10 2” drop $239/pr http://www.classicperform.com/NewPro...opSpindles.htm Ball joints and tie rod ends may have different tapers... CPP correct part number for 71-72 is CP4S3 fits 1971-72 C-10 2” drop $239/pr

10-10-2017, 08:58 PM	#8
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? It just means someone changed the ball joints and tie rod end to match the larger tapers on the later setups... They use factory calipers and disc / hub units...if this is a normal driver...stick with stock parts and save the dollars... Juts make sure you change those rubber brake hoses !

10-10-2017, 09:12 PM	#11
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,151	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? Good. OP, you're in the same boat as me then... Just purchase rotors and calipers and/or pads for the 71+ model year and they'll bolt right up. Just like they should ( 40 bucks a side for the rotors and cheap for the rest too ). -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-11-2017, 10:39 AM	#13
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,151	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? Just go to any parts house or online and order the parts for a chevy truck, any year between 1971 and 1987. Example: 1976 Chevy 1/2 ton truck with a v8 2 wheel drive. That will pull up the correct set of brake parts for your setup ( rotors/pads/calipers/bearings/races ). The choices will be there from the lowest price ( about 40 bucks for a rotor ) all the way up to drilled and slotted, painted hat types for more dollar. You can purchase the standard/stock caliper for cheap or go get the Wilwood equivalent for a bit more, but the parts house year/make/model remains the same: 1976 chevy 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive truck. Typically it will not come up but, if asked, you want the Heavy Duty version which equates to the 1 and a half inch thick rotors. Hth, -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-11-2017, 10:46 AM	#14
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? but any suggestions on a particular brand/type of rotors to use?

10-12-2017, 02:14 PM	#17
johnnyburban Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 24	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? You could do zinc plated calipers. This one is from phoenix brake company in Chicago. Here is a pic of their work. Attached Images

10-12-2017, 09:06 PM	#19
johnnyburban Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: chicago illinois Posts: 24	Re: what rotor/caliper do I use with these CPP spindles? They are order direct. Their number is 773-277-7772 and website is www.phoenixcaliper.com.



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