D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets

[tony58]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Are you talking about the return spring on the caliper, or something different? Early in this thread there is a picture of an Eldorado caliper with the spring on it.

Never seen a D52 caliper with an E brake, the Caddys are D154 calipers unless you know of some?

[Captainfab]

The JB/JD7 calipers were an option on the C20 and K20's. Year wise, I do know they were available in the mid to late 80's, but I do not know for sure on just other years they were available.

Originally Posted by tony58

Do you know the vehicle application for the JB/JD7 calipers with 3-5/32" pistons? I have never seen a D52 caliper with anything different from the 2 15/16" piston. Thanks.

The '76-'78 Eldorado calipers technically are not a D52 designation, but they are the same physical size and shape, and with the same 7.062" center to center measurement on the mounting bolts, as the D52 calipers. The D154 calipers were used from '79 and up and are smaller, with a shorter mounting bolt dimension.

Originally Posted by tony58

Never seen a D52 caliper with an E brake, the Caddys are D154 calipers unless you know of some?

[tony58]

Yes, I figured out that it's a GVW thing, there's even a JB8 larger piston version for heavier trucks. I had never heard of this since I'm a 1/2 ton guy myself. Thanks for the info.

[bbbc10]

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/DOT-Br...-20,36151.html will these work for the rear conversion?

[Captainfab]

Yes those will work just fine, as long as your calipers have 7/16"-20 threads for the banjo bolt. If not you will need the hoses with the M10 banjo bolts.

These here

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/DOT-Br...m-15,5059.html

Originally Posted by bbbc10

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/DOT-Br...-20,36151.html will these work for the rear conversion?

[Captainfab]

I just double checked those part numbers, and those are correct. The number 18-4035 should be the right side, and the 18-4036 is the left side. I don't know what that 3" and 2-3/4" measurement is, but it sounds to me like someone misboxed one of those calipers. I would take it back and get another one. You do not want to put two left side calipers on there. You'll never get it bled.

Originally Posted by MJs69CST

Hello Captain. Wondering if you have run into this issue previously: I purchased 18-4035 and 18-4036 calipers to go on your brackets. The caliper stamped with a big 'L" fit like a glove with mounting points of approximately 3" apart. The other caliper (think it was the 18-4036) has mounting points of approximately 2 and 3/4" inches and will not fit. Purchased the calipers at O'Rielly's.

Should I go back and purchase another D52 18-4035 since I know it fits?

Thanks in advance.

[Captainfab]

I'm guessing that the caliper on the right is for a 1" thick rotor.

[Captainfab]

If you use that new caliper on the right side, the bleeder will be on the bottom, and you will never get all the air out of that caliper, unless you rig up some sort of way to do it when removed from the caliper bracket. This is why calipers are made as lefts and rights.

[MILLER TIME]

Hey Captain do you have a website where we can see your products or can you send me what you offer and the parts list that you have to have other than what you sell. I'd like to get a set of those rear disc brackets not real sure what else I will need.
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[MILLER TIME]

One more question, how much does this entire upgrade cost with your bracket then the extras at the parts store. Has anyone added it up and compared options?
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[Captainfab]

Sorry, but with working 70-80 hrs a week, I just do not have time to build my website. Most of what I have to sell is in the links in my signature line. There are a couple more links in the for sale threads.

Each of the 5 rear disc conversion brackets I sell, come with a parts list of what you need to complete the installation. The main parts are mentioned in each for sale thread.

Originally Posted by MILLER TIME

Hey Captain do you have a website where we can see your products or can you send me what you offer and the parts list that you have to have other than what you sell. I'd like to get a set of those rear disc brackets not real sure what else I will need.
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That was done some time ago. Check out post #32 in this thread.

Originally Posted by MILLER TIME

One more question, how much does this entire upgrade cost with your bracket then the extras at the parts store. Has anyone added it up and compared options?
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[SYCOTIK]

PM sent Capt!
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[Captainfab]

I replied to your PM......

Originally Posted by SYCOTIK

PM sent Capt!
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[SYCOTIK]

Just got my brackets. Some well made pieces. Can't wait to get them on the truck
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[KFreddy]

I'm curious,

A '72 C10 with factory disk on the front, if I swap out to the Wildwood D52 calipers up front. Is it possible to reuse the factory front disk brakes with your brackets on the rear?

[Captainfab]

Since your '72 C10 has D52 calipers, yes they will bolt up to these brackets. You could likely use the hoses on the rear also.

Originally Posted by KFreddy

I'm curious,

A '72 C10 with factory disk on the front, if I swap out to the Wildwood D52 calipers up front. Is it possible to reuse the factory front disk brakes with your brackets on the rear?

[Twisted78SS]

I know it's been several months, and my project slowed so I forgot about it for awhile, but I'm finally to the point of installing my Eldorado calipers, and was wondering if you ever got that run of levers completed? If so what would a set go for?


Thanks,

Drew

[Captainfab]

I have had the levers done for some time now. It is the cable brackets that I just have not found the time to complete. I guess I'll have to bump my work week up from 70hrs. Let me see if I can get something done on those in the next couple days

Originally Posted by Twisted78SS

I know it's been several months, and my project slowed so I forgot about it for awhile, but I'm finally to the point of installing my Eldorado calipers, and was wondering if you ever got that run of levers completed? If so what would a set go for?


Thanks,

Drew

[Twisted78SS]

That would be awesome!
Here are a few shots of the installation for others to see how things look. I am using the Eldorado brake pads and they fit just fine.

First bracket that fits flush to the inside of the 4 bolt mounting flange


Shot of the brackets installed, the large thick bracket has a recess on one side that should face the backside of the axle. This is to allow the caliper piston area clearance.


A couple of shots with the calipers on, and one from the top down to show where it sits in relation to the axle.
Side view


Front view


Top view


Also, the wheels are stock Rallye 15x8 and they have plenty of clearance all around..

[Baker819]

Just read all of your threads on the brackets. That was a lot of good information that would have taken me way longer to find out if I had to research it all my self. To bad you repeat your self frequently because people don't take the time to read. I will be buying the 6 lug brackets from you soon, as long as I don't swap out my 12 bolt on my 69 C10. Thanks for all your hard work and great customer service Captainfab!!

[Captainfab]

Thanks for the compliments

Let me know when you're ready to order.

Originally Posted by Baker819

Just read all of your threads on the brackets. That was a lot of good information that would have taken me way longer to find out if I had to research it all my self. To bad you repeat your self frequently because people don't take the time to read. I will be buying the 6 lug brackets from you soon, as long as I don't swap out my 12 bolt on my 69 C10. Thanks for all your hard work and great customer service Captainfab!!

[Sixshooter44]

Does someone have the part number for the correct wilwood d-52 calipers. Looking at getting them from Summit since I have some credit with them. Thanks

[Captainfab]

Do you need them for the front or rear? In black or red? Do you have 1" rotors or 1.25" rotors?

http://www.summitracing.com/search?S...0D52%20caliper

Originally Posted by Sixshooter44

Does someone have the part number for the correct wilwood d-52 calipers. Looking at getting them from Summit since I have some credit with them. Thanks

[Sixshooter44]

Red ones for the rear with an astro disc. Thanks

[Captainfab]

Then these are the ones you need.......

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wi...92-r/overview/

Originally Posted by Sixshooter44

Red ones for the rear with an astro disc. Thanks