D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets

[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Right now I can't think which of my custromers that have bought these brackets are using the Eldorado calipers.

I can not get a set of the D122 pads until tomorrow, but I did put a set of the D52 pads in a Eldorado caliper today. With the piston all the way retracted, there is 1.312" (1-5/16") between the pads. The pads I used were each about 9/16" thick. I'll check again tomorrow when I get the D122 pads.

Cadillac rotors are 1.22" thick. Astro rotors are 1.29". After looking at several different places I simply can not find any D52 pads that are thin enough to work. If you happen to find some that will work please let me know as soon as you can. If D52 pads will not work with these calipers please pm me.
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[Captainfab]

I got my D122 pads from O'Reilly's this morning. I put a set inside a caliper and the Astro rotor fits with a little room to spare. The D122 pads are noticeable thinner than the D52 pads. I didn't get a chance to try a set of D52 pads with the rotor as I had a bunch of work to do today. I'll try and check the D52 pads tomorrow.

[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I got my D122 pads from O'Reilly's this morning. I put a set inside a caliper and the Astro rotor fits with a little room to spare. The D122 pads are noticeable thinner than the D52 pads. I didn't get a chance to try a set of D52 pads with the rotor as I had a bunch of work to do today. I'll try and check the D52 pads tomorrow.

What are the d122 off if?
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[Captainfab]

The D122 pads are for the '76-'78 Eldorado. The only difference I can see in them at this point, is that they are a little thinner.

Originally Posted by Hazieview

What are the d122 off if?
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[Hazieview]

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[Captainfab]

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Originally Posted by Hazieview

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I checked out the D52 pads today and the Astro rotor fits with those pads also. It is a little tighter, but they do work.

I'm not sure what is going on with your calipers and pads Hazieview.

[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

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I checked out the D52 pads today and the Astro rotor fits with those pads also. It is a little tighter, but they do work.

I'm not sure what is going on with your calipers and pads Hazieview.

Do you have a part number for the D52 AND THE D122 pads you purchased? I will just go buy the exact same ones and hope for the best.
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[Captainfab]

I bought both sets of pads from O'Reilly's. The Brake Best part numbers are MKD52 and D122

Originally Posted by Hazieview

Do you have a part number for the D52 AND THE D122 pads you purchased? I will just go buy the exact same ones and hope for the best.
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[Hazieview]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I bought both sets of pads from O'Reilly's. The Brake Best part numbers are MKD52 and D122

Alright Capt! I got it!!! The brake calipers I bought at Autozone were around 1/4" too narrow. I got the right set from Oreillys. Thanks for the help man!

One more question.... Did you put 'clips' on your brake pads? Mine didn't come with any... Just wondering if I needed some. Thanks!
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[Captainfab]

The D122 pads did not come with any 'clips' and I don't think the D52 pads I have did either. I'd have to look at the D52's again to be sure.

Originally Posted by Hazieview

Alright Capt! I got it!!! The brake calipers I bought at Autozone were around 1/4" too narrow. I got the right set from Oreillys. Thanks for the help man!

One more question.... Did you put 'clips' on your brake pads? Mine didn't come with any... Just wondering if I needed some. Thanks!
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[Hazieview]

I got the d52 pads. From what I read, anyone using the Cadillac Eldo brake calipers, needs brake pad clips before using the parking brake. I guess it is a safety factor because the clips hold the pad in place and align it where it needs to be.
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[Hazieview]

Any news on the Eldorado parking brake brackets?

Also...
My drivers side rotor did not clear the brake pad and is touching the rotor. Any idea how to fix it? I thought about just letting of score itself down...

[Captainfab]

The cable brackets have been on a laser cutting order along with some parts for my regular business parts. But that order got bumped a couple times for an urgent order. Unless something comes up again, I should have those pieces on Monday.

There have been 2 other customers with the rubbing pads issue, but neither has provided me with the measurements I asked for to determine what the issue may be. That is strangw that you are having that issue on just one side.

Do you have a way to either grind or sand the metal part of the pad to gain some clearance?

Originally Posted by Hazieview

Any news on the Eldorado parking brake brackets?

Also...
My drivers side rotor did not clear the brake pad and is touching the rotor. Any idea how to fix it? I thought about just letting of score itself down...

[azkid602]

am gonna buy the rear disk brake bracket setup for my 69 c10 and was wondering if you know of any performance slotted and or drilled rotors thatll fit in place of the factory style astro ones that u set it up to use ,like how you said that itll accept oem D52's or wilwood D52's.. ithere an upgraded rotor available that you know of?

[truckzilla]

Just go to someplace like brakeperformance.com and get the same rotor you're looking for but with the added slots, or holes, etc.

[Captainfab]

Any place that sells drilled and slotted rotors will have them for the Astro/Safari vans.

Take a look here.....several to choose from

http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...stro/year/1995

Originally Posted by azkid602

am gonna buy the rear disk brake bracket setup for my 69 c10 and was wondering if you know of any performance slotted and or drilled rotors thatll fit in place of the factory style astro ones that u set it up to use ,like how you said that itll accept oem D52's or wilwood D52's.. ithere an upgraded rotor available that you know of?

[82ZZZR]

New to this whole thing, so I need these bracket and some Wilwood D52 calipers and Im good to go?

[Captainfab]

You will need these brackets, any D52 caliper or the Eldorado calipers, the Astro rotord, some hoses, a disc/disc master cylinder, and a proportioning valve either for disc/disc, or an adjustable valve. There is a parts list that comes with the brackets for all the parts to install the brackets on your differential.

Originally Posted by 82ZZZR

New to this whole thing, so I need these bracket and some Wilwood D52 calipers and Im good to go?

[woodwright]

Hey Cap'n, you got a part number for a disk/disk MC?

[Captainfab]

Mid 70's Vette

Originally Posted by woodwright

Hey Cap'n, you got a part number for a disk/disk MC?

[JointTech]

sorry i cant go through 11+ pages of this thread.
Do you have a set for 8 lug?
Do you have a kit including the wilwoods and rotors? or a complete kits with everything? Or at least a list of part numbers in one place?
If I put wilwoods on that means I cant ever have an ebrake? I have to use a special ebrake caliper?

[Captainfab]

Sorry but no, I do not make any rear disc brackets for 8 lugs. There are several others that make them. Here are two of the best.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com

http://www.diy4x.com

Originally Posted by JointTech

sorry i cant go through 11+ pages of this thread.
Do you have a set for 8 lug?
Do you have a kit including the wilwoods and rotors? or a complete kits with everything? Or at least a list of part numbers in one place?
If I put wilwoods on that means I cant ever have an ebrake? I have to use a special ebrake caliper?

[JointTech]

thanks for the links. ill check them out. i thought this was going to be easy. but my wife says my jobs always take 3x as long and double the budget.

[blazins10]

Can u can pm me payment info on these brackets for 1972 c10 12 bolt
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[Captainfab]

PM sent.....