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**nlped** · 05-29-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by c10seconds

Stock hard line are being used for now. I will make up some new ss lines once everything is where its supposed to be. What about you?

Same here!

c10seconds · 06-16-2010, 05:00 PM

Sooo... Is there a bolt-on caliper upgrade for this kit?

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-28-2010, 11:28 AM

Mine's been done for awhile, but I have been very busy with other issues.

L rear is at 2:00, R is 10:00. (Not sure if it's correct but I like the looks)

The whole kit, other than having rear axles turned, was a great fit.

I have not drove mine yet so I can't give any actual feedback.

Pic's in my siggy, only thing I changed from kit was lines.

**nlped** · 05-28-2010, 05:08 PM

I'm just about ready to get started putting everything back together. I got the rearend back from having the Auburn, gears & bearings/seals installed...cost me $100 this time

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Now I am in the middle of painting the calipers, rotors & CPP m/c. I did the rotor hats & veins and the caliper bridges in a high temp gloss black, and the caliper bodies in a high temp cast grey. The rearend housing and '95 4x4 Tahoe rear leafs are painted with PPG gloss black Akyln Enamel Chassis paint. I'm hoping to get the rearend ready and possibly put under the Blazer this weekend.

Quick pic of some parts

**nlped** · 06-16-2010, 07:48 PM

You're already looking for upgrades? Problem?

c10seconds · 06-16-2010, 09:24 PM

I have had ZERO problems with this kit. I'm very happy with it actually. I'm just wanting "the cool" calipers

**nlped** · 06-16-2010, 09:49 PM

!!! I understand, I just sanded and painted mine to make them a bit more personal

c10seconds · 07-13-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

!!! I understand, I just sanded and painted mine to make them a bit more personal

Did you get you kit installed???

What calipers are are bolt on replacements for these?????

edflores · 07-13-2010, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10seconds

Did you get you kit installed???

What calipers are are bolt on replacements for these?????

Contact McGaugys to see what the calipers are off of. I'm planning on picking these up this month, just trying to see who has the best price.

**N2TRUX** · 07-13-2010, 08:49 AM

Take a look in the vendors Marketplace. I know Nate Porter is a McGaughys distributor.

55belairtim · 07-18-2010, 12:12 PM

80-85 cadaillac seville
or 7986 monte carlo fronts but you wont have parking brakes

**N2TRUX** · 07-18-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 55belairtim

80-85 cadaillac seville
or 79-86 monte carlo fronts but you wont have parking brakes

Both viable options, but no e-brake AND they aren't 13" disc.

55belairtim · 07-18-2010, 01:56 PM

i never said they were 13"
just told you what the calipers are off of
the cadys were rear calipers they have ebrake built into them sorry should have specified they were rears.

**N2TRUX** · 07-18-2010, 04:17 PM

Sorry, I misunderstood your post. Thanks for clarifying.

kunzy420 · 07-20-2010, 09:17 PM

So all in all would you guys reccomend this kit both front and rear? Seems like the front is a breeze to install, but seems like a lot of you guys are having problems with the rear.

I definetly want to go big brakes on my 86 but wondering if I should look at other options

DKN · 07-21-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kunzy420

So all in all would you guys reccomend this kit both front and rear? Seems like the front is a breeze to install, but seems like a lot of you guys are having problems with the rear.

I definetly want to go big brakes on my 86 but wondering if I should look at other options

I recomend either the CPP or Willwood Big Brake kits. Straight bolt on, no machining, no grinding, and no extra work fitting the brackets required. You get forged aluminum hubs. CPP has every bolt pattern 5 and 6 lug.

Danny Nix
CPP

**nlped** · 07-21-2010, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKN

I recomend either the CPP or Willwood Big Brake kits. Straight bolt on, no machining, no grinding, and no extra work fitting the brackets required. You get forged aluminum hubs. CPP has every bolt pattern 5 and 6 lug.

Danny Nix
CPP

Oh, I agree y'alls stuff is nice, but I wanted the matching 13" front & rear set up. And my cast hub works like a charm

. But I am a huge fan of CPP.

Ed

**nlped** · 07-24-2010, 07:16 PM

I finally got the front kit installed along with the rest of the new suspension and steering parts. I was hoping to finalize the install today, but ran into a small issue with the new corvette style m/c & p/v from CPP; the m/c uses a longer pushrod than the stock m/c and it didn't come with it...kinda disappointing, but hopefully I will be able to find one next week...Any suggestions on the application?

Here's a couple of pics of it sittin', can't move it yet

I also included a shot of the Blazer prior to the new suspension just to give you an idea of the difference of before & after

**N2TRUX** · 07-31-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKN

I recomend either the CPP or Willwood Big Brake kits. Straight bolt on, no machining, no grinding, and no extra work fitting the brackets required. You get forged aluminum hubs. CPP has every bolt pattern 5 and 6 lug.
Danny Nix
CPP

Danny- I would support this 100% if CPP offered a 13" kit for the rear. Your front kit is very well engineered at an affordable price. We just want a rear kit to match.

aggie91 · 08-02-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Danny- I would support this 100% if CPP offered a 13" kit for the rear. Your front kit is very well engineered at an affordable price. We just want a rear kit to match.

I found an older (within the last year or so) issue of Custom Classic Trucks yesterday in it they did an install of a CPP kit for the front and rear that used Willwood calipers, and it had a e-brake for the rear. I believe that the fronts were 6 piston, 14" rotor and the rears were 4 piston, 13" rotors. The e-brake was inside the "hat" of the rear rotor kinda like a small drum brake. It was installed on a '79 I think...I will post the issue date/number after I get home.

87chevy.com · 08-02-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I found an older (within the last year or so) issue of Custom Classic Trucks ..The e-brake was inside the "hat" of the rear rotor kinda like a small drum brake. It was installed on a '79 I think...

I remember that truck aswell.. they used the Wilwood rear brake kit.. its like 7 or 8 c-notes... nice kit.
clint

**nlped** · 07-20-2010, 10:03 PM

I didn't have any problems with the rear, it's just a bit labor intensive and requires a little machine work on the axles. For the price... A+.

c10seconds · 07-21-2010, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I didn't have any problems with the rear, it's just a bit labor intensive and requires a little machine work on the axles. For the price... A+.

X2!!! For the money you cant beat it. Nate Porter said it was "the best bang for your buck" when I picked the brakes up from his shop. I'd have to agree

55belairtim · 07-20-2010, 11:34 PM

anyone whos ever purchased a kit from me ive offered to turn there axles
griffman or steve one of the first guys to post on this thread bought his kit from me i turned his axles free of charge i offer it to anyone who wants to ship there axles to me and back.

edflores · 07-21-2010, 02:34 AM

Wow, you are a good dude

06-16-2010, 05:00 PM	#2
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Sooo... Is there a bolt-on caliper upgrade for this kit?

05-28-2010, 11:28 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Mine's been done for awhile, but I have been very busy with other issues. L rear is at 2:00, R is 10:00. (Not sure if it's correct but I like the looks) The whole kit, other than having rear axles turned, was a great fit. I have not drove mine yet so I can't give any actual feedback. Pic's in my siggy, only thing I changed from kit was lines. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 05-28-2010 at 11:29 AM.

05-28-2010, 05:08 PM	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I'm just about ready to get started putting everything back together. I got the rearend back from having the Auburn, gears & bearings/seals installed...cost me $100 this time . Now I am in the middle of painting the calipers, rotors & CPP m/c. I did the rotor hats & veins and the caliper bridges in a high temp gloss black, and the caliper bodies in a high temp cast grey. The rearend housing and '95 4x4 Tahoe rear leafs are painted with PPG gloss black Akyln Enamel Chassis paint. I'm hoping to get the rearend ready and possibly put under the Blazer this weekend. Quick pic of some parts Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-16-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit You're already looking for upgrades? Problem? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-16-2010, 09:24 PM	#6
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I have had ZERO problems with this kit. I'm very happy with it actually. I'm just wanting "the cool" calipers

06-16-2010, 09:49 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit !!! I understand, I just sanded and painted mine to make them a bit more *personal* __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-13-2010, 08:49 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Take a look in the vendors Marketplace. I know Nate Porter is a McGaughys distributor. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-18-2010, 12:12 PM	#11
55belairtim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 56	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit 80-85 cadaillac seville or 7986 monte carlo fronts but you wont have parking brakes

07-18-2010, 01:56 PM	#13
55belairtim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 56	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit i never said they were 13" just told you what the calipers are off of the cadys were rear calipers they have ebrake built into them sorry should have specified they were rears.

07-18-2010, 04:17 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Sorry, I misunderstood your post. Thanks for clarifying. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-20-2010, 09:17 PM	#15
kunzy420 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastlake,Ohio Posts: 26	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit So all in all would you guys reccomend this kit both front and rear? Seems like the front is a breeze to install, but seems like a lot of you guys are having problems with the rear. I definetly want to go big brakes on my 86 but wondering if I should look at other options

07-24-2010, 07:16 PM	#18
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I finally got the front kit installed along with the rest of the new suspension and steering parts. I was hoping to finalize the install today, but ran into a small issue with the new corvette style m/c & p/v from CPP; the m/c uses a longer pushrod than the stock m/c and it didn't come with it...kinda disappointing, but hopefully I will be able to find one next week...Any suggestions on the application? Here's a couple of pics of it sittin', can't move it yet I also included a shot of the Blazer prior to the new suspension just to give you an idea of the difference of before & after Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-20-2010, 10:03 PM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit I didn't have any problems with the rear, it's just a bit labor intensive and requires a little machine work on the axles. For the price... A+. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-20-2010, 11:34 PM	#24
55belairtim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 56	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit anyone whos ever purchased a kit from me ive offered to turn there axles griffman or steve one of the first guys to post on this thread bought his kit from me i turned his axles free of charge i offer it to anyone who wants to ship there axles to me and back.

07-21-2010, 02:34 AM	#25
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Mcgaughys Big Brake Kit Wow, you are a good dude



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