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JustN · 10-28-2013, 01:27 PM

Can you also use Camaro/Cts calipers with this kit or just vette

87chevy.com · 10-29-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JustN

Can you also use Camaro/Cts calipers with this kit or just vette

I dont know. If the caliper bracket is threaded like the Corvettes, more than likely its the same. I cant guarentee it since I didnt design the brackets for anything else. IF the cts calipers are like the F-body brackets (main bracket of the caliper is not threaded then i'd say no. You would have to do some leg work to see if it fits. Or just give it a try.
clint

JustN · 10-29-2013, 07:51 PM

ok imma think about it and get with you soon

jimdaug · 12-10-2013, 01:32 AM

Excellent job!

I'm interested in doing this mod on a 1970 C10. Actually, I was inspired a few weeks ago by your thread on pro-touring using the LS1 brakes and was disappointed when the thread ended with you putting the Dodge brakes on. I've been trying to figure out how to do the conversion since then. Now it's a couple of weeks later, and I found this thread and the one on Full Size Chevy. What an Awesome solution.

I'm guessing the Corvette backing plate works a little better because you're using those three holes the 'vette hub bolts into instead of having to re-drill the 12 bolt axle flange.

I just finished my first basic CAD degree so I'm intimate with AutoCAD and Inventor and can probably re-create something similar. Also, I'm thinking about trying to use either 'vette J55 13" rotors, or Avalanche 1500 13" rear rotors which are 6x5.5 already so I wouldn't have to get new axles. But the Avalanche rotors are a LOT deeper than the 'vettes, 3.75" compared to less than 2".

That being said, I don't know if JustN got your last kit or not. If not let me know. Something readily available is more desirable to me than having to find a machine shop around Plano, TX. There don't seem to be that many.

Again, nicely done.

-James

JustN · 12-10-2013, 01:40 AM

no i didnt get em

jimdaug · 12-10-2013, 01:41 AM

Ah. I might get lucky then.

bbbc10 · 01-19-2014, 11:51 AM

these work with c6 rears?

87chevy.com · 01-20-2014, 11:23 AM

They were designed for the c5/c6 brakes. The calipers are interchangeable, c6 are stiffer/stronger. Rotors are the same diameter, and thickness differences is the depth. Enough shims are supplies to go either way. I forgot which rotors i chose to install but either way the 5x5 bolt pattern needs to be drilled to the rotor
Clint

Ps the dodge brakes worked awesome, just no parking brake. Need 17" wheel minimum.

whitedog76 · 01-24-2014, 12:37 AM

Go to the GM dealer and have them look up the disc brake bracket setup for a 99 and newer truck. I'm sure it'll be less than $100 a side. You can get the rest of the components at Rockauto or your FLAPS. You'll have to drill the rotor for 5 lug though.

I spec'd this kit for a 2500 series truck, it was only $60 a side. The shoe, hardware and backing plate was only like another 30-$40.
http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...83557604518159

jimdaug · 01-24-2014, 01:03 AM

Have you actually installed it yet? Do the axle flange patterns match?

greystoke · 01-24-2014, 09:27 AM

will these brackets work on a 93 C1500?

aggie91 · 01-24-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by greystoke

will these brackets work on a 93 C1500?

I don't believe they will, the flange on the 88-98 rear end housing has a different bolt pattern.

whitedog76 · 01-24-2014, 10:52 AM

You can call these guys and they'll make you a flange to weld onto your axle.
http://www.theshimshack.com/how-it-works
On the other hand, you could always use the S10/Blazer or Impala SS setup. I'm sure you could source the same components from GM

Their's more than one way to skin a cat.

**N2TRUX** · 01-24-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by whitedog76

......Their's more than one way to skin a cat.

I have always wondered why you would want to skin a cat? I mean its gotta be a heck of a job to get them to hold still that long.

ERASER5 · 01-24-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I have always wondered why you would want to skin a cat? I mean its gotta be a heck of a job to get them to hold still that long.

Getting them to hold still is easy after you make them blink with a ball pean hammer...or so I've heard.

87chevy.com · 04-11-2015, 10:06 PM

Here are some pictures of the parking brake cables I wound up using. I'll post part numbers once I fire the laptop up..

Showing the back side of the bracket.. This way only one additional hole needs to be drilled into the stock frame bracket.

Showing use of the cable holder

Lost the other cable holder and only had 1 set left for the last kit.. So used the factory cable spring lock retainer

Shows cable routing with a cable bracket bolted to the driver lower shock bolt.

BigTopGT · 10-18-2019, 08:44 AM

Bringing this one back from the dead.

Did this ever make into production?

I’ve got a 67 C20 AND a complete C5 brake setup. (pads, calipers, rotors) I’d love to use on the old girl.

87chevy.com · 10-21-2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTopGT

Bringing this one back from the dead.

Did this ever make into production?

I’ve got a 67 C20 AND a complete C5 brake setup. (pads, calipers, rotors) I’d love to use on the old girl.

I did a small run of 6 or so years ago and took quite a while to sell even at a cheap price of 180 back then. Since then I've only been asked 2-3 times. If I could get 6 people interested I can get requote and go from there.

Clinr

BigTopGT · 10-22-2019, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

I did a small run of 6 or so years ago and took quite a while to sell even at a cheap price of 180 back then. Since then I've only been asked 2-3 times. If I could get 6 people interested I can get requote and go from there.

Clinr

When you have a second, can you shoot me a pm to discuss this setup?

I’ve got a few questions about the setup I have now and what I’d need to get in preparation for the upgrade with your parts.

STICKBNDER · 10-24-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

I did a small run of 6 or so years ago and took quite a while to sell even at a cheap price of 180 back then. Since then I've only been asked 2-3 times. If I could get 6 people interested I can get requote and go from there.

Clinr

what do you figure the whole setup would run?(ball park)

87chevy.com · 10-25-2019, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by STICKBNDER

what do you figure the whole setup would run?(ball park)

Rockauto, O'Reilly, autozoney, kore3.. friend parting out car...junkyard .. near free to 999$ + more research = cheaper price... brutal but honest

10-28-2013, 01:27 PM	#101
JustN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ok/tx Posts: 60	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works Can you also use Camaro/Cts calipers with this kit or just vette

10-29-2013, 07:51 PM	#103
JustN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ok/tx Posts: 60	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works ok imma think about it and get with you soon

12-10-2013, 01:32 AM	#104
jimdaug Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 18	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works Excellent job! I'm interested in doing this mod on a 1970 C10. Actually, I was inspired a few weeks ago by your thread on pro-touring using the LS1 brakes and was disappointed when the thread ended with you putting the Dodge brakes on. I've been trying to figure out how to do the conversion since then. Now it's a couple of weeks later, and I found this thread and the one on Full Size Chevy. What an Awesome solution. I'm guessing the Corvette backing plate works a little better because you're using those three holes the 'vette hub bolts into instead of having to re-drill the 12 bolt axle flange. I just finished my first basic CAD degree so I'm intimate with AutoCAD and Inventor and can probably re-create something similar. Also, I'm thinking about trying to use either 'vette J55 13" rotors, or Avalanche 1500 13" rear rotors which are 6x5.5 already so I wouldn't have to get new axles. But the Avalanche rotors are a LOT deeper than the 'vettes, 3.75" compared to less than 2". That being said, I don't know if JustN got your last kit or not. If not let me know. Something readily available is more desirable to me than having to find a machine shop around Plano, TX. There don't seem to be that many. Again, nicely done. -James

12-10-2013, 01:40 AM	#105
JustN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ok/tx Posts: 60	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works no i didnt get em

12-10-2013, 01:41 AM	#106
jimdaug Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 18	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works Ah. I might get lucky then.

01-19-2014, 11:51 AM	#107
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works these work with c6 rears?

01-20-2014, 11:23 AM	#108
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works They were designed for the c5/c6 brakes. The calipers are interchangeable, c6 are stiffer/stronger. Rotors are the same diameter, and thickness differences is the depth. Enough shims are supplies to go either way. I forgot which rotors i chose to install but either way the 5x5 bolt pattern needs to be drilled to the rotor Clint Ps the dodge brakes worked awesome, just no parking brake. Need 17" wheel minimum. __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-21-2014 at 01:47 PM.

01-24-2014, 12:37 AM	#109
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works Go to the GM dealer and have them look up the disc brake bracket setup for a 99 and newer truck. I'm sure it'll be less than $100 a side. You can get the rest of the components at Rockauto or your FLAPS. You'll have to drill the rotor for 5 lug though. I spec'd this kit for a 2500 series truck, it was only $60 a side. The shoe, hardware and backing plate was only like another 30-$40. http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...83557604518159

01-24-2014, 01:03 AM	#110
jimdaug Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 18	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works Have you actually installed it yet? Do the axle flange patterns match?

01-24-2014, 09:27 AM	#111
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works will these brackets work on a 93 C1500? __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

01-24-2014, 10:52 AM	#113
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works You can call these guys and they'll make you a flange to weld onto your axle. http://www.theshimshack.com/how-it-works On the other hand, you could always use the S10/Blazer or Impala SS setup. I'm sure you could source the same components from GM Their's more than one way to skin a cat.

04-11-2015, 10:06 PM	#116
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works Here are some pictures of the parking brake cables I wound up using. I'll post part numbers once I fire the laptop up.. Showing the back side of the bracket.. This way only one additional hole needs to be drilled into the stock frame bracket. Showing use of the cable holder Lost the other cable holder and only had 1 set left for the last kit.. So used the factory cable spring lock retainer Shows cable routing with a cable bracket bolted to the driver lower shock bolt. __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

10-18-2019, 08:44 AM	#117
BigTopGT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311 Posts: 104	Re: True C5 Rear Disc w/ internal parking brake in the works Bringing this one back from the dead. Did this ever make into production? I’ve got a 67 C20 AND a complete C5 brake setup. (pads, calipers, rotors) I’d love to use on the old girl.



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