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Mieser3 · 01-16-2011, 01:07 AM

Just ordered a set of brackets for my project. Thanks for all of your help John......looking forward to getting the brackets.

Mieser3 · 01-20-2011, 01:06 PM

Received my brackets today. Can't wait to get them installed on my project. Very impressed with the quality of these brackets.

Thanks John.

**Captainfab** · 01-21-2011, 01:47 AM

Thanks for the purchase Jay. Post some pics when you get them installed

Greywolf200 · 01-30-2011, 10:49 AM

Greetings Captain,

Is there any problem with redrilling the disc to retain the 6 bolt pattern? I want to keep my truck pattern on my '70.

Thanks,

Greywolf200 · 01-30-2011, 11:23 AM

I just ran across an article that said that the rear disc for a 14 bolt diff has the ebrake and the same fit as the Eldorado. Do you know anything about this?

Thanks'

**Captainfab** · 01-31-2011, 12:07 AM

Redrilling a 5 hole rotor to a 6 hole rotor may be a little tricky. One of the holes for the 6 x 5.5" hole pattern overlaps one of the 5 x5 holes. So at least that one hole will need to be filled.

Just bare with me a few days and I should have something for you later this week on a 6 hole rear disc conversion.

I've not heard this about the rear calipers for the later model 14 bolts. I'll check into that. Do you have a link to this article?

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Originally Posted by Greywolf200

Greetings Captain,

Is there any problem with redrilling the disc to retain the 6 bolt pattern? I want to keep my truck pattern on my '70.

Thanks,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greywolf200

I just ran across an article that said that the rear disc for a 14 bolt diff has the ebrake and the same fit as the Eldorado. Do you know anything about this?

Thanks'

Greywolf200 · 02-01-2011, 10:46 AM

Rule #1----Don't believe everything you read on the internet!

I checked into the story about the Eldorado caliper on the 14 bolt axle. It seems he needed a caliper on the front of his truck and tried it and it fit(apparently an older truck) and there you go....... He published it on the internet, I guess because Eldorado rear calipers are so easy to find when you need a caliper for your truck.

Sorry for the goose,

54Caddy · 02-11-2011, 10:44 PM

captinfab, i plan on ordering your brackes soon and will be using the wilwood calipers on all four corners. I am going to be running 15x6 stock steel wheels. Will they clear the calipers with no rubbing issues??

**Captainfab** · 02-12-2011, 05:47 PM

The only wheel I have fit up on this rear disc conversion is a 15 x 8 Rally wheel. As long as your wheels are disc brake compatable, I don't see why they wouldn't clear the calipers.

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

captinfab, i plan on ordering your brackes soon and will be using the wilwood calipers on all four corners. I am going to be running 15x6 stock steel wheels. Will they clear the calipers with no rubbing issues??

Greywolf200 · 02-12-2011, 06:34 PM

Hello Captain,

I did a little brousing and it looks like a '96 K1500 6 bolt rotor will work with your set up if you make the spacer 5/8" thinner.

**Captainfab** · 02-13-2011, 01:20 AM

I replied to your post in the 6 lug rotor thread.

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Originally Posted by Greywolf200

Hello Captain,

I did a little brousing and it looks like a '96 K1500 6 bolt rotor will work with your set up if you make the spacer 5/8" thinner.

smashingchuck · 03-05-2011, 02:23 PM

so is the application on the rotors for the front or rear???

**Captainfab** · 03-06-2011, 12:15 AM

They are the fronts for the AWD Astro/Safari's. They didn't come with 4 wheel discs until 2003-2005. At which time they were a 6x5.5" wheel bolt pattern.

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

so is the application on the rotors for the front or rear???

inovermyhead · 03-12-2011, 01:18 AM

Got mine in today. Thanks again for taking the time to answer all my questions.

67chevy1series · 03-14-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Here are a few pics of the OEM D52 calipers. These are available in two different piston sizes. The JD5/JB5 calipers have a 2 15/16" diameter piston and the JD7/JB7 calipers have a 3 5/32" diameter piston. If you need a E-brake these can be found under the application of rear calipers for the '76-'78 Cadillac Eldorado. The A1 Cardone part numbers for these are 16-4116 and 16-4117. Those are loaded calipers.

that right there is what i want on my truck the 76 78 eddorado calipers with e brake cables so i need these brackets in order to fit the caddilac calipers right? once agian rewally sorry for how man questions i am askin

**Captainfab** · 03-14-2011, 01:00 AM

Yes these are the brackets you need to use the '76-'78 Eldorado calipers

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

that right there is what i want on my truck the 76 78 eddorado calipers with e brake cables so i need these brackets in order to fit the caddilac calipers right? once agian rewally sorry for how man questions i am askin

Speedy1967 · 04-24-2011, 04:53 PM

Can you please send a paypal invoice to fanceeeface@ yahoo dot com for the D52 rear brackets? Thanks!

**Captainfab** · 04-24-2011, 09:47 PM

Do you want them in bare steel or powder coated?

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Originally Posted by Speedy1967

Can you please send a paypal invoice to fanceeeface@ yahoo dot com for the D52 rear brackets? Thanks!

Speedy1967 · 04-25-2011, 08:08 AM

Bare steel will work fine.

**Captainfab** · 04-26-2011, 12:13 AM

Invoice sent.....Thanks

**Captainfab** · 04-26-2011, 02:08 AM

Wheel stud info posted here......
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&postcount=23

truckzilla · 05-16-2011, 04:43 PM

If the D52 caliper fits early 80's C10s and C20s, any idea of why not the C30s?

**Captainfab** · 05-16-2011, 11:21 PM

Well I don't have any firsthand experience with the single wheel C30's, but with the dually C30's, they use a totally different caliper than the D52. It is much bigger and mounts differently.

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Originally Posted by truckzilla

If the D52 caliper fits early 80's C10s and C20s, any idea of why not the C30s?

madcow75 · 05-17-2011, 08:22 AM

What caliper is used with a C30 disc conversion. Want to keep e-brake type caliper. I will be also using 16" facory steel wheels

truckzilla · 05-17-2011, 06:01 PM

Thanks Capt'n! Any idea of a front brake improvement for the early '80s C30 duallys?

01-16-2011, 01:07 AM	#101
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Just ordered a set of brackets for my project. Thanks for all of your help John......looking forward to getting the brackets. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

01-20-2011, 01:06 PM	#102
Mieser3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KS Posts: 348	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Received my brackets today. Can't wait to get them installed on my project. Very impressed with the quality of these brackets. Thanks John. __________________ Jay 1956 Chevy 210 Sedan 1970 Camaro Z-28/RS 1970 Chevelle SS 396 (numbers matching L34 car) 1971 Chevy SWB Fleetside with 1967 front clip - in progress My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438156

01-21-2011, 01:47 AM	#103
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Thanks for the purchase Jay. Post some pics when you get them installed __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-30-2011, 10:49 AM	#104
Greywolf200 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 132	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Greetings Captain, Is there any problem with redrilling the disc to retain the 6 bolt pattern? I want to keep my truck pattern on my '70. Thanks, __________________ Jack Byrd '70 Chev Custom SWB(new to me), 307CID(added Weiand Stealth, headers and Edelbrock Performer carb, up to 17 MPG now), 700R4 '76 Airstream Argosy MH(want a longer one), 454CID, TH400

01-30-2011, 11:23 AM	#105
Greywolf200 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 132	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets I just ran across an article that said that the rear disc for a 14 bolt diff has the ebrake and the same fit as the Eldorado. Do you know anything about this? Thanks' __________________ Jack Byrd '70 Chev Custom SWB(new to me), 307CID(added Weiand Stealth, headers and Edelbrock Performer carb, up to 17 MPG now), 700R4 '76 Airstream Argosy MH(want a longer one), 454CID, TH400

02-01-2011, 10:46 AM	#107
Greywolf200 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 132	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Rule #1----Don't believe everything you read on the internet! I checked into the story about the Eldorado caliper on the 14 bolt axle. It seems he needed a caliper on the front of his truck and tried it and it fit(apparently an older truck) and there you go....... He published it on the internet, I guess because Eldorado rear calipers are so easy to find when you need a caliper for your truck. Sorry for the goose, __________________ Jack Byrd '70 Chev Custom SWB(new to me), 307CID(added Weiand Stealth, headers and Edelbrock Performer carb, up to 17 MPG now), 700R4 '76 Airstream Argosy MH(want a longer one), 454CID, TH400

02-11-2011, 10:44 PM	#108
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets captinfab, i plan on ordering your brackes soon and will be using the wilwood calipers on all four corners. I am going to be running 15x6 stock steel wheels. Will they clear the calipers with no rubbing issues?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-12-2011, 06:34 PM	#110
Greywolf200 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mount Airy, NC Posts: 132	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Hello Captain, I did a little brousing and it looks like a '96 K1500 6 bolt rotor will work with your set up if you make the spacer 5/8" thinner. __________________ Jack Byrd '70 Chev Custom SWB(new to me), 307CID(added Weiand Stealth, headers and Edelbrock Performer carb, up to 17 MPG now), 700R4 '76 Airstream Argosy MH(want a longer one), 454CID, TH400

03-05-2011, 02:23 PM	#112
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets so is the application on the rotors for the front or rear??? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-12-2011, 01:18 AM	#114
inovermyhead Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 115	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Got mine in today. Thanks again for taking the time to answer all my questions. __________________ 81 GMC C15 RC SWB 5.3L 4L80E project

04-24-2011, 04:53 PM	#117
Speedy1967 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Can you please send a paypal invoice to fanceeeface@ yahoo dot com for the D52 rear brackets? Thanks!

04-25-2011, 08:08 AM	#119
Speedy1967 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Bare steel will work fine.

04-26-2011, 12:13 AM	#120
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Invoice sent.....Thanks __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-26-2011, 02:08 AM	#121
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Wheel stud info posted here...... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...1&postcount=23 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-16-2011, 04:43 PM	#122
truckzilla Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 468	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets If the D52 caliper fits early 80's C10s and C20s, any idea of why not the C30s?



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05-17-2011, 08:22 AM	#124
madcow75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Erie , Ontario Posts: 525	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets What caliper is used with a C30 disc conversion. Want to keep e-brake type caliper. I will be also using 16" facory steel wheels

05-17-2011, 06:01 PM	#125
truckzilla Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 468	Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets Thanks Capt'n! Any idea of a front brake improvement for the early '80s C30 duallys?

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