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Brainchild · 12-28-2004, 09:58 PM

Will 73 up calipers bolt on the 71-72 spindles? I was told today they would,and just wanted to know for sure.So I thought I would ask you guys.

I need to do brakes,lines,and turn the rotors,just wanna buy the stuff once

Solver · 12-28-2004, 10:08 PM

If you are changing the rubber brake lines that hook up to caliper maybe, but I do know that 71 1/2 ton uses different caliper than 72 because the hose hook up end is different. Just went through that!

Tx Firefighter · 12-28-2004, 10:18 PM

They interchange onto the spindle. The difference is in the rubber hose and where it bolts to the caliper.

Brainchild · 12-28-2004, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the info guys.I had the same problem today.I busted a line,and of course they only carry the 72 hoses at any of the stores,prolly cause they are the same as the 73 and up hoses.
I had to buy a bandaid at a local junkyard to get back in buisness,but I am going to swap all the stuff out in the next week or so looks like.
Yup 71 calipers are different than 72 as I found out today.The 72 donor had no lines on it,it was just not a good day,too much

Tx Firefighter · 12-29-2004, 07:45 AM

72 hoses are different than 73 and up hoses. The newer hoses are much longer. They have a bracket where they bolt to the upper control arm and they go further foward where they mount on the frame.

ostncoln · 08-07-2009, 02:36 PM

sorry to dig this old thread up, but it is exactly what i was wondering.
i just need some clarification, the 73 and up calipers will bolt onto the spindle (?) and the hose is different where it hooks to caliper, but what about where the rubber hose hooks to the hard line? would this be the same throughout?
im working with a 71
thanks

12-28-2004, 09:58 PM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Question about brake calipers Will 73 up calipers bolt on the 71-72 spindles? I was told today they would,and just wanted to know for sure.So I thought I would ask you guys. I need to do brakes,lines,and turn the rotors,just wanna buy the stuff once __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-28-2004, 10:08 PM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	If you are changing the rubber brake lines that hook up to caliper maybe, but I do know that 71 1/2 ton uses different caliper than 72 because the hose hook up end is different. Just went through that! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

12-28-2004, 10:18 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	They interchange onto the spindle. The difference is in the rubber hose and where it bolts to the caliper. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-28-2004, 11:35 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Thanks for the info guys.I had the same problem today.I busted a line,and of course they only carry the 72 hoses at any of the stores,prolly cause they are the same as the 73 and up hoses. I had to buy a bandaid at a local junkyard to get back in buisness,but I am going to swap all the stuff out in the next week or so looks like. Yup 71 calipers are different than 72 as I found out today.The 72 donor had no lines on it,it was just not a good day,too much __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-29-2004, 07:45 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	72 hoses are different than 73 and up hoses. The newer hoses are much longer. They have a bracket where they bolt to the upper control arm and they go further foward where they mount on the frame. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-07-2009, 02:36 PM	#6
ostncoln Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 178	Re: Question about brake calipers sorry to dig this old thread up, but it is exactly what i was wondering. i just need some clarification, the 73 and up calipers will bolt onto the spindle (?) and the hose is different where it hooks to caliper, but what about where the rubber hose hooks to the hard line? would this be the same throughout? im working with a 71 thanks __________________ 1971 C-10 Project 350/400 5/7 drop My Slow Build Thread



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