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Ford Assassin · 01-06-2009, 02:15 PM

Will the Caddy disc brake brackets work for the truck 12 bolt?

Thanks!!

truckintexas · 01-07-2009, 06:23 PM

MickMc and 61Superman, you guys rock! This is exactly the data I have been trying find. I joined this site in 2004, but have been pretty much inactive until last week (long story). I am just learning how to use the board. Thanks for all the specific data! The year models and part numbers really help!!

tdave00 · 01-07-2009, 07:21 PM

Unless there's already a more comprehensive writeup about this then I think it's a good canidate for the FAQ. I know I have it bookmarked

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powerbench · 01-08-2009, 03:55 AM

Sorry to jump in , but did the rotor or axle have to be machined to fit?

61superman · 01-08-2009, 08:24 PM

hey Ford Assassin yes it will work for the 12 bolt rear that is what i am running on my 72 burb

truckinTX and tdave00 thanks i am glad you guys are finding this info helpful. i have to say that this sight is awesome!!!

now Powerbench No there was no modification done to either the axle or the rotors its all stock caddy

thanks again guys

truckintexas · 01-22-2009, 04:43 PM

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I ran across this on ebay today.........Rear disc BRACKETS for chevy trucks. I emailed the seller and he confirmed that these will fit 71-72 chevy rear ends. These looks alot like the CCP brackets (and others). This uses the seville calipers and rotors. I've never seen just the brackets for sale.......

I apparently do not know how to copy the link. Here is the ID. Ebay Item 310109374559
I will add the link later if I figure it out. Sorry, 1st time to try this.

LOW DOUGH · 01-22-2009, 06:06 PM

Good info. Thanks 61superman & MickMC

sweet70beast · 01-23-2009, 09:26 PM

I am running this same setup on my 70 Nova. As with the truck 12 bolts the backing plates will bolt up to the car 10 and 12 bolts. I had to machine the axle flange down alittle to fit into the rotor. I am using 79 Firebird rear rotors which are the same as the Caddy rotors except with the 5 on 4 3/4. Mine has mid 80's s-10 front calipers on my setup, they bolt up the same and use the same pads.

theyammieguy · 01-26-2009, 06:58 PM

How are yall finding these parts? I live in Houston and I havent been able to find any oldd caddies

61superman · 01-26-2009, 07:53 PM

the hardest part to find would be the backing plates, but everything else you could buy at your local auto parts store. Otherwise it's just junkyards and swap meets
good luck

theyammieguy · 01-26-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61superman

the hardest part to find would be the backing plates, but everything else you could buy at your local auto parts store. Otherwise it's just junkyards and swap meets
good luck

From what I've read, they rape you on the core charges.

powerbench · 01-27-2009, 01:29 AM

hey superman, if i go off what that chart says your disc's are stagered(one facing front -and one back)

dxevo · 02-17-2009, 11:47 AM

Superman, I just need to know if you had to modify the axle flanges. I found a set of rotors but they dont fit. the rotors I.D. measures approx 6in and the axel flanges are 6.5in.... is there a rotor that fits directly?

Chevy4Life · 02-17-2009, 08:43 PM

I'm using the caddy calipers on my 67. There was a member here who was sending out the templates for the brackets. I bought 2- 12"x12"x3/8" pieces of plate steel and carved them out with a cut off wheel and a grinder. It took time but it was cheap! I did need to tap a couple holes for the caliper bolts. Then I used 88 4x4 front rotors and turned down the axle hubs with a grinder for the rotors to slip over. Cheap and easy and they work great!

Jay

sick69 · 02-18-2009, 03:04 PM

Speedway sells the brackets aswell either bolt on or weld on for about 12.00 each along with the adapter fittings or an fittings.

Every place I have found rape you on the core charge. I just picked up the calipers on ebay for 65.00 shipped, so that may be an option for some.

Be very carefull about which rotors though. the 79 rotors have a 4 3/4 bolt pattern vrs the 77 with a 5" bolt pattern.

Ask me how I know! Anyone need a pair of 5x 4 3/4 rotors?

Frank

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-18-2009, 04:40 PM

Anybody know if there are 6-lug rotors that will work with this set-up?
I would like to make the conversion, but I don't want to swap the axles right now.

tdave00 · 02-18-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Anybody know if there are 6-lug rotors that will work with this set-up?
I would like to make the conversion, but I don't want to swap the axles right now.

Blackbird Customs sells a 6 lug kit for about $400.

truckintexas · 02-24-2009, 12:40 PM

CPP has the rear e-brake calipers listed on ebay for $110 plus $18 shipping, no core (including pads)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

And here's a link for the brackets $87.95 plus $13.59 shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cc-CH...mZ310109374559

And here's the rotors from R1 Concepts @ $48.40 plus $21.82 shipping (for the pair).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

That's a total of $299.36 for rotors, pads, brackets, and calipers.

Michael

truckintexas · 02-24-2009, 09:39 PM

ttt

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-26-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00

Blackbird Customs sells a 6 lug kit for about $400.

Thanks Trai

72 SHORTBED 7.0 · 02-26-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckintexas

CPP has the rear e-brake calipers listed on ebay for $110 plus $18 shipping, no core (including pads)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

And here's a link for the brackets $87.95 plus $13.59 shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cc-CH...mZ310109374559

And here's the rotors from R1 Concepts @ $48.40 plus $21.82 shipping (for the pair).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

That's a total of $299.36 for rotors, pads, brackets, and calipers.

Michael

This is for 5 lug right^^^^ good INFo

truckintexas · 02-26-2009, 11:32 AM

Yes 5 lug, although I didn't even check to see if they had the 6 lug.....

chuckmc8 · 03-21-2009, 06:13 AM

ANYONE BOUGHT AND INSTALLED THESE PARTICULAR PARTS TOGETHER?

QUOTE:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

And here's a link for the brackets $87.95 plus $13.59 shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cc-CH...mZ310109374559

And here's the rotors from R1 Concepts @ $48.40 plus $21.82 shipping (for the pair).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

That's a total of $299.36 for rotors, pads, brackets, and calipers.

Michael

justcuz · 03-21-2009, 12:09 PM

Hey Stovebolt, I would try the late model 4x4 front rotors on the rear. I am going to use them for a 4wd 4 wheel disc upgrade on my 93 Suburban. I see no reason why they would not fit on the older 6 lug axles. You just have to center the caliper on the rotor with your brackets.

Burb · 03-22-2009, 01:23 PM

I am finishing up a 3/4 ton 14 bolt disc conv on my '71 Suburban and I used Cadillac Eldorado rear calipers w/ e-brake (bought on ebay), '71 4x4 front rotors, and I found a guy (via ebay) that used a waterjet cutting unit to cut some brakets to my specs, sent him the caliper and the bolt spacing for the rearend so I could bolt mount the brackets.

Looks good and is perfect for my 16" wheels

01-06-2009, 02:15 PM	#26
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Will the Caddy disc brake brackets work for the truck 12 bolt? Thanks!! __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

01-07-2009, 06:23 PM	#27
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck MickMc and 61Superman, you guys rock! This is exactly the data I have been trying find. I joined this site in 2004, but have been pretty much inactive until last week (long story). I am just learning how to use the board. Thanks for all the specific data! The year models and part numbers really help!!

01-07-2009, 07:21 PM	#28
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Unless there's already a more comprehensive writeup about this then I think it's a good canidate for the FAQ. I know I have it bookmarked . __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

01-08-2009, 03:55 AM	#29
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Sorry to jump in , but did the rotor or axle have to be machined to fit? Last edited by powerbench; 01-08-2009 at 03:58 AM.

01-08-2009, 08:24 PM	#30
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck hey Ford Assassin yes it will work for the 12 bolt rear that is what i am running on my 72 burb truckinTX and tdave00 thanks i am glad you guys are finding this info helpful. i have to say that this sight is awesome!!! now Powerbench No there was no modification done to either the axle or the rotors its all stock caddy thanks again guys __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30

01-22-2009, 04:43 PM	#31
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck [ I ran across this on ebay today.........Rear disc BRACKETS for chevy trucks. I emailed the seller and he confirmed that these will fit 71-72 chevy rear ends. These looks alot like the CCP brackets (and others). This uses the seville calipers and rotors. I've never seen just the brackets for sale....... I apparently do not know how to copy the link. Here is the ID. Ebay Item 310109374559 I will add the link later if I figure it out. Sorry, 1st time to try this. Last edited by truckintexas; 01-22-2009 at 04:58 PM.

01-22-2009, 06:06 PM	#32
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Good info. Thanks 61superman & MickMC

01-23-2009, 09:26 PM	#33
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck I am running this same setup on my 70 Nova. As with the truck 12 bolts the backing plates will bolt up to the car 10 and 12 bolts. I had to machine the axle flange down alittle to fit into the rotor. I am using 79 Firebird rear rotors which are the same as the Caddy rotors except with the 5 on 4 3/4. Mine has mid 80's s-10 front calipers on my setup, they bolt up the same and use the same pads. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

01-26-2009, 06:58 PM	#34
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck How are yall finding these parts? I live in Houston and I havent been able to find any oldd caddies __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

01-26-2009, 07:53 PM	#35
61superman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sl,ut Posts: 145	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck the hardest part to find would be the backing plates, but everything else you could buy at your local auto parts store. Otherwise it's just junkyards and swap meets good luck __________________ current project: 1964 chevy II Wagon 1956 3100 1972 c10 burb bagged 1962 GMC burb 1963 c10 burb 1966 c10 burb 1995 chevy lowerado 5/7 static drop daily driver 1963 c10 step side 1965 super sport impala 1967 c30 Last edited by 61superman; 01-26-2009 at 07:54 PM. Reason: spelling

01-27-2009, 01:29 AM	#37
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck hey superman, if i go off what that chart says your disc's are stagered(one facing front -and one back)

02-17-2009, 11:47 AM	#38
dxevo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 55	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Superman, I just need to know if you had to modify the axle flanges. I found a set of rotors but they dont fit. the rotors I.D. measures approx 6in and the axel flanges are 6.5in.... is there a rotor that fits directly?

02-17-2009, 08:43 PM	#39
Chevy4Life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 749	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck I'm using the caddy calipers on my 67. There was a member here who was sending out the templates for the brackets. I bought 2- 12"x12"x3/8" pieces of plate steel and carved them out with a cut off wheel and a grinder. It took time but it was cheap! I did need to tap a couple holes for the caliper bolts. Then I used 88 4x4 front rotors and turned down the axle hubs with a grinder for the rotors to slip over. Cheap and easy and they work great! Jay

02-18-2009, 03:04 PM	#40
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Speedway sells the brackets aswell either bolt on or weld on for about 12.00 each along with the adapter fittings or an fittings. Every place I have found rape you on the core charge. I just picked up the calipers on ebay for 65.00 shipped, so that may be an option for some. Be very carefull about which rotors though. the 79 rotors have a 4 3/4 bolt pattern vrs the 77 with a 5" bolt pattern. Ask me how I know! Anyone need a pair of 5x 4 3/4 rotors? Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

02-18-2009, 04:40 PM	#41
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02-24-2009, 12:40 PM	#43
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck CPP has the rear e-brake calipers listed on ebay for $110 plus $18 shipping, no core (including pads) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318 And here's a link for the brackets $87.95 plus $13.59 shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cc-CH...mZ310109374559 And here's the rotors from R1 Concepts @ $48.40 plus $21.82 shipping (for the pair). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318 That's a total of $299.36 for rotors, pads, brackets, and calipers. Michael Last edited by truckintexas; 02-24-2009 at 12:58 PM.

02-24-2009, 09:39 PM	#44
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck ttt

02-26-2009, 11:32 AM	#47
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Yes 5 lug, although I didn't even check to see if they had the 6 lug.....

03-21-2009, 06:13 AM	#48
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck ANYONE BOUGHT AND INSTALLED THESE PARTICULAR PARTS TOGETHER? QUOTE: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318 And here's a link for the brackets $87.95 plus $13.59 shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/cc-CH...mZ310109374559 And here's the rotors from R1 Concepts @ $48.40 plus $21.82 shipping (for the pair). http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318 That's a total of $299.36 for rotors, pads, brackets, and calipers. Michael

03-21-2009, 12:09 PM	#49
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck Hey Stovebolt, I would try the late model 4x4 front rotors on the rear. I am going to use them for a 4wd 4 wheel disc upgrade on my 93 Suburban. I see no reason why they would not fit on the older 6 lug axles. You just have to center the caliper on the rotor with your brackets.

03-22-2009, 01:23 PM	#50
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: cadillac rear disc brakes on 70 truck I am finishing up a 3/4 ton 14 bolt disc conv on my '71 Suburban and I used Cadillac Eldorado rear calipers w/ e-brake (bought on ebay), '71 4x4 front rotors, and I found a guy (via ebay) that used a waterjet cutting unit to cut some brakets to my specs, sent him the caliper and the bolt spacing for the rearend so I could bolt mount the brackets. Looks good and is perfect for my 16" wheels __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

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