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GMCLS1 · 11-08-2005, 01:22 AM

I am trying to put rear disc brakes on my truck using cadillac rear calipers. What model can I get the rotors off of that will work with my truck? I need it to be 5 lug.

**dennislbrooks** · 11-08-2005, 02:17 PM

am a six lugger myself -- but I would guess an 87 1/2 ton front rotor light duty may be a start. It is 1 inch thick. Do the eldorado calipers take 1" or 1.25" rotors?

dwcsr · 11-08-2005, 03:43 PM

try this link

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/reardisc.htm

roj2323 · 11-10-2005, 01:12 AM

http://steeltechsolutions.com/ <-- much cheaper

modifiedGMC · 11-11-2005, 07:42 PM

I used the whole disc rearend from a 1979 fleetwood under my 69. It had to have some modifications but it is a five lug with the same bolt pattern as a pickup.

drink2mny · 11-14-2005, 07:09 AM

We are another option, plus We support this board.

All our kits have free shipping also included in the price.

You have several options as to what want. good luck in your ventures.
http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.co...x7.html#910&12

All our products are bolt on.

Hope to hear from you..

mcmlxix · 11-14-2005, 10:47 AM

drink2mny

I was looking for some one who had a bracket to use the 94-96 Impala SS (or 9C1 police package) rear disc setup. I saw a board member use it on their truck but cant seem to find out any info.

Your link to www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com doesn't specify what parts are used to make the kit. (rotors from what? Calipers from what?)

drink2mny · 11-14-2005, 11:18 PM

Yeah we are pretty sneaky that way....

I'm kidding... We don't specify what rotors we use with each individual kits is for a good reason. We like to have a business. When a customer buys a kit from us is the only time we tell them what rotor to use when its time for them to change them out. I hope you understand.

The calipers are all over the internet for what people use. either the e-brake caddy calipers or the smaller s-10 calipers. I can't give you an exact to what smaller e-brake caliper we use. I can get back to you with that.

As for brackets Sorry we don't just sell them by themselves.

If you look on pirates.com some uys have cad drawings of brackets they have used.
Did you look in the FAQ part of the board.It is filled with good info. The brakes might be in there. i'll do search to to see if i can help you out.

chevyguy_72 · 11-21-2005, 04:27 PM

i could not find any of those cad drawings. Has anyone found any?

roj2323 · 11-21-2005, 05:06 PM

94-96 capric SS rotors will work. you will likely have to make sure everything is completely rust free as it's a tight fit but it will work.

Longstep70 · 11-22-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

drink2mny

I was looking for some one who had a bracket to use the 94-96 Impala SS (or 9C1 police package) rear disc setup. I saw a board member use it on their truck but cant seem to find out any info.

Does this year Impala/Caprice setup have an e-brake? It sounds like an interesting option if it does.

mcmlxix · 11-22-2005, 07:26 PM

It does have an e-brake built in. The bolt patter is 5x5. I have a set of Impala SS wheels on my truck now.... I'm going to start a new thread on the Impala SS rear disc brakes as a question because I know I saw someone on the board did this... and they posted pics... but I can find it with the search feature...

Inthuwind · 12-02-2005, 03:53 PM

Will an '85 Eldorado work??

11-08-2005, 01:22 AM	#1
GMCLS1 1987 GMC Sierra Classic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 121	rear disc brakes I am trying to put rear disc brakes on my truck using cadillac rear calipers. What model can I get the rotors off of that will work with my truck? I need it to be 5 lug. __________________ Gary L Hilton jr

11-08-2005, 02:17 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,766	Re: rear disc brakes am a six lugger myself -- but I would guess an 87 1/2 ton front rotor light duty may be a start. It is 1 inch thick. Do the eldorado calipers take 1" or 1.25" rotors?

11-08-2005, 03:43 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: rear disc brakes try this link http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/reardisc.htm

11-10-2005, 01:12 AM	#4
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: rear disc brakes http://steeltechsolutions.com/ <-- much cheaper

11-11-2005, 07:42 PM	#5
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Re: rear disc brakes I used the whole disc rearend from a 1979 fleetwood under my 69. It had to have some modifications but it is a five lug with the same bolt pattern as a pickup. __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!

11-14-2005, 07:09 AM	#6
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Re: rear disc brakes We are another option, plus We support this board. All our kits have free shipping also included in the price. You have several options as to what want. good luck in your ventures. http://www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.co...x7.html#910&12 All our products are bolt on. Hope to hear from you.. __________________ Support The Board

11-14-2005, 10:47 AM	#7
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: rear disc brakes drink2mny I was looking for some one who had a bracket to use the 94-96 Impala SS (or 9C1 police package) rear disc setup. I saw a board member use it on their truck but cant seem to find out any info. Your link to www.blackbirdscustomtrucks.com doesn't specify what parts are used to make the kit. (rotors from what? Calipers from what?) __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-14-2005, 11:18 PM	#8
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Re: rear disc brakes Yeah we are pretty sneaky that way.... I'm kidding... We don't specify what rotors we use with each individual kits is for a good reason. We like to have a business. When a customer buys a kit from us is the only time we tell them what rotor to use when its time for them to change them out. I hope you understand. The calipers are all over the internet for what people use. either the e-brake caddy calipers or the smaller s-10 calipers. I can't give you an exact to what smaller e-brake caliper we use. I can get back to you with that. As for brackets Sorry we don't just sell them by themselves. If you look on pirates.com some uys have cad drawings of brackets they have used. Did you look in the FAQ part of the board.It is filled with good info. The brakes might be in there. i'll do search to to see if i can help you out. __________________ Support The Board

11-21-2005, 04:27 PM	#9
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 956	Re: rear disc brakes i could not find any of those cad drawings. Has anyone found any?

11-21-2005, 05:06 PM	#10
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: rear disc brakes 94-96 capric SS rotors will work. you will likely have to make sure everything is completely rust free as it's a tight fit but it will work.

11-22-2005, 07:26 PM	#12
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: rear disc brakes It does have an e-brake built in. The bolt patter is 5x5. I have a set of Impala SS wheels on my truck now.... I'm going to start a new thread on the Impala SS rear disc brakes as a question because I know I saw someone on the board did this... and they posted pics... but I can find it with the search feature... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-02-2005, 03:53 PM	#13
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: rear disc brakes Will an '85 Eldorado work?? __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."



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