rear disc brake brackets for 12 bolt.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RED71CHEVY · 05-12-2002, 10:43 AM

a while back a member had said he was working on brackets to be a direct bolt on to the drumbrake 12 bolt rear end (removing drums and bolting the bracket in place) and you could use rear calipers and rotors from a full size GM car........
does any one remember this post, or how i can get in touch with him.

------------------
TIM
'71 CUSTOM C-10,327,3.73 GEARS--NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

imaindianoutlaw · 05-12-2002, 01:39 PM

caddilac conversion?

------------------
Charles W. Hein
S. Williamsport PA

imaindianoutlaw@yahoo.com

REFRIGERATION TECH

1971 Rolling chassis

FOR SALE
1963 Pontiac Tempest
1965 Pontiac GTO
1956 Pontiac 2 dr

RED71CHEVY · 05-12-2002, 03:50 PM

yes i believe you could use the caddy calipers.

------------------
TIM
'71 CUSTOM C-10,327,3.73 GEARS--NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

dan71 · 05-12-2002, 11:51 PM

I got a set off of the back of a 77 caddy. You will have to do some work to get them on,but they will fit. I am not sure how well they will work yet because the truck isnt back up and running. The bolt pattern is the same as the truck. The axle flange's have to be turned down enough to fit inside of rotors,and redrill holes in the caliper backing plate to match the axle tubes. Change the proportioning valve at the master cylinder to one from the disk/disk caddy.I think that is about it. Hope this helps!

slam33 · 05-13-2002, 08:57 AM

As far as I can tell, you can use up to 79 Caddy that had a 5 on 5 bolt pattern and a 12" disc

------------------
71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410

" TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410

</A>

05-12-2002, 10:43 AM	#1
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	rear disc brake brackets for 12 bolt.... a while back a member had said he was working on brackets to be a direct bolt on to the drumbrake 12 bolt rear end (removing drums and bolting the bracket in place) and you could use rear calipers and rotors from a full size GM car........ does any one remember this post, or how i can get in touch with him. ------------------ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10,327,3.73 GEARS--NEVER ENDING PROJECT!! __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

05-12-2002, 01:39 PM	#2
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	caddilac conversion? ------------------ Charles W. Hein S. Williamsport PA imaindianoutlaw@yahoo.com REFRIGERATION TECH 1971 Rolling chassis FOR SALE 1963 Pontiac Tempest 1965 Pontiac GTO 1956 Pontiac 2 dr __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

05-12-2002, 03:50 PM	#3
RED71CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEXINGTON,SC,USA Posts: 208	yes i believe you could use the caddy calipers. ------------------ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10,327,3.73 GEARS--NEVER ENDING PROJECT!! __________________ TIM '71 CUSTOM C-10 torch red ,350 roller GM crate,3.73 GEARS, REAR 4"DROP SPRING, FRONT 2.5" DROP SPINDLE-1.5"lower spring, FRONT=17x8(4.5bs) W/265-60-17, BACK=17x9.5 (5bs)W/285-60-17, Vintage Air Sure Fit AC------NEVER ENDING PROJECT!!

05-13-2002, 08:57 AM	#5
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	As far as I can tell, you can use up to 79 Caddy that had a 5 on 5 bolt pattern and a 12" disc ------------------ 71 basic C-10 350. The only option is the rust.No nothing on it, but thats all about to change. <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A> __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

05-12-2002, 11:51 PM	#4
dan71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Blytheville,Ar Posts: 31	I got a set off of the back of a 77 caddy. You will have to do some work to get them on,but they will fit. I am not sure how well they will work yet because the truck isnt back up and running. The bolt pattern is the same as the truck. The axle flange's have to be turned down enough to fit inside of rotors,and redrill holes in the caliper backing plate to match the axle tubes. Change the proportioning valve at the master cylinder to one from the disk/disk caddy.I think that is about it. Hope this helps!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.