Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit?

[57larry]

well, I am really confused. you guys make great points. the kit I bought from CPP has an instruction sheet that says to use 1978-1983 Malibu, Chevelle front calipers and CPP's rotors # AR-8608SB. I just wanted to know what rotors fit without buying CPP's. My kit just has the brackets and hoses. my kit # is 6387RWBK

Thank you all for your help here. This old retired guy is getting frustrated. Larry

[Taibo]

Originally Posted by 57larry

well, I am really confused. you guys make great points. the kit I bought from CPP has an instruction sheet that says to use 1978-1983 Malibu, Chevelle front calipers and CPP's rotors # AR-8608SB. I just wanted to know what rotors fit without buying CPP's. My kit just has the brackets and hoses. my kit # is 6387RWBK

Thank you all for your help here. This old retired guy is getting frustrated. Larry

I wouldn't get frustrated. Like most aftermarket "kits" they change over time depending on the availability of parts at a price which makes the "kit" assembler the most money. Most of us who play with old trucks and cars know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, exactly what it was we put on them. If you learn anything from this it should be not to throw the bull**** flag quite so fast!

[57larry]

Originally Posted by Taibo

I wouldn't get frustrated. Like most aftermarket "kits" they change over time depending on the availability of parts at a price which makes the "kit" assembler the most money. Most of us who play with old trucks and cars know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, exactly what it was we put on them. If you learn anything from this it should be not to throw the bull**** flag quite so fast!

yes, you are so right, sorry, Larry

[jmking9]

How much are the rotors from CPP? I can't find that part number on their website.
The way that kit was put together was, If you wanted an e-brake, your kit would have had the Cadillac rear calipers. The w/o e-brake kit will come with the Malibu front calipers.
*Malibus had drums on the rear, and the front rotors have the hub built in. Not to mention Malibus weren't 5x5 BP anyway. So asking for Malibu rotors is out.
*Cadillac Eldorados weren't 5x5 BP either (4.75) Neither were the Sevilles that the calipers from the kit use.

This website lets you search by bolt pattern, or by vehicle.
http://www.wheelsupport.com

[Taibo]

Originally Posted by jmking9

How much are the rotors from CPP? I can't find that part number on their website.
The way that kit was put together was, If you wanted an e-brake, your kit would have had the Cadillac rear calipers. The w/o e-brake kit will come with the Malibu front calipers.
*Malibus had drums on the rear, and the front rotors have the hub built in. Not to mention Malibus weren't 5x5 BP anyway. So asking for Malibu rotors is out.
*Cadillac Eldorados weren't 5x5 BP either (4.75) Neither were the Sevilles that the calipers from the kit use.

This website lets you search by bolt pattern, or by vehicle.
http://www.wheelsupport.com

Sevilles were not 11.160 in diameter on the standard GM 5 x 5 bolt circle? Really??? I guess O'reillys and I are both suffering from the same delusion. The seville had several variants and the 1980 and up were front wheel drive with 5 x 4.5 bolt circle. I neither know nor care about the brakes for the Seville other than the 78-79 which as shown, are GM 5x5 because they fit my truck which is equipped with the CPP rear brake kit. Note, however, that ONLY the 5.7 L equipped Seville came with those brakes. The Chevelle forum also lists the 75-76 Eldorado as using the same rotor. I can't vouch for the accuracy of the claims made there.