Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*

[Alvin]

Looks good! I also agree about running the calipers towards the front.

I can't wait for my calipers to show up.

[Britain Smith]

FYI, some calipers are built to go a certain way to maintain proper pad wear. I know that front calipers on my 914 have the pistons notched so that the pads sit slightly angled.

-Britain

[Ackattack]

I got my camaro calipers and brackets from the salvage yards. I'll rebuild them sometime.

I always have thought the positioning of the brake caliper really doesn't matter, except for weight distribution, and on our trucks it would be best to have them on the back. That's where I put mine.

[Frizzle Fry]

I could see where an argument could be made to put them in the rear for traction. I'm thinking along the lines of unsprung weight. Moving the weight toward the trailing arm pivots would be an improvement in that regard.

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I could see where an argument could be made to put them in the rear for traction. I'm thinking along the lines of unsprung weight. Moving the weight toward the trailing arm pivots would be an improvement in that regard.

It's the same weight, different moment. In all reality though, it's so little weight compared to other things, it really doesn't matter.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Ackattack

It's the same weight, different moment. In all reality though, it's so little weight compared to other things, it really doesn't matter.

Yep, that's why I put them where they look better

[glock35ipsc]

Either way, they look purdy!

[Frizzle Fry]

More progress on the brakes. The hubs have about a 1/16" ridge that prevents the rotors from seating all the way down on the flange. I was able to remove it with careful and even application of a die grinder:

[abadsvt]

Looking sweet! Great work like always!

Josh

[Frizzle Fry]

On the fronts the outer corners of the hubs have to be knocked down in order to run the Coys C5 center caps. Here's a before and after plus a little bonus video of my low-tech method

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Here's a little bonus video of my low-tech method

I did the same thing, just spun them on the spindle. Lookin' good!

[babyblueoval]

I wonder is that same modification is needed on the C4 spindle?

I guess I'll know soon enough.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

I wonder is that same modification is needed on the C4 spindle?

I guess I'll know soon enough.

It was only required because of the center caps I'm running.

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

It was only required because of the center caps I'm running.

Frizzle,

Sorry, I should have stated that I'm running the same wheels but since it's a defferent spindle I may not have the same problem.
I'll know soon enough. I'm gonna try to actually start something on my truck tomorrow. :
I have to check my kid's schedules and make sure there aren't any basketball games or birthday parties or .................. you get the picture.

[Frizzle Fry]

Then the fronts got a few coats of the high temp silver, and the axles got some black:

[Alvin]

Looks great! You're making me jealous! I'm interested in seeing what it takes to hook up the emergency brake cables. My calipers just showed up yesterday complete from pads to cables, but it's all pretty ugly used stuff.

[Frizzle Fry]

Well, I ran into a minor snag on the rear brake conversion: I got the new bearings in and went to put the seals on... wrong size Since this is my driver I have to wait for my GF to get home so a can make a NAPA run...

But I roll with the punches; Got one of the front rotors installed with all new bearings and fresh red stuff. Now back out to do the other side!

[b&a72]

Truck is coming together very nicely I am addicted to this thread. That seems to be the norm on the rotors for wheels that have caps I had to do the same.

[gringoloco]

Geez, man. New hub caps are like $2 a pair at NAPA... jk- lookin' good. Just ordered my rotors today. You should make a commission off of all the sales this thread has led to. Hell, my purchases alone could fund your next mod

[Frizzle Fry]

Got the other side done. Also figured out the rear end outer seals after two more trips to NAPA... Not sure why the part numbers weren't correlating. Here's the passenger side. Rear brakes will go together tomorrow


Don't mind my fender pocket; it's getting a whole new clip

[Frizzle Fry]

Drivers side is 98% done. Still waiting on the correct bracket and another ebrake cable for the pass-side. BTW both cables are the same P/N even though NAPA calls out a driver and passenger side... The P/N I used is 94724 for both.





ebrake cable routing; the length is perfect for this configuration:


I'll add another clamp further forward on the trailing arm:


I need to get some new retainer clips, but I think the OE style will work perfectly here:

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Looking damn good I see your getting the rain too... How much block do you have in the rear..

[desertrat]

This picture looks cool. I so much want to dislike big wheels but you guys sure make them look good.

Coming along nicely Frizzle!

[babyblueoval]

Frizzle,

I just realized that's the same tire I'm running, different size though (275/45x20).

Have you been able to put many miles on them yet? Just curious what you think.

They were recommended by Jim at the TireRack so I figured they'd be good.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Frizzle,

I just realized that's the same tire I'm running, different size though (275/45x20).

Have you been able to put many miles on them yet? Just curious what you think.

They were recommended by Jim at the TireRack so I figured they'd be good.

Not many miles on them yet but so far so good. Low road noise. There are pretty well rated in all the reviews.