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The Big Green · 05-30-2011, 03:30 PM

I've had the brake line off and showed parts stores and Oreillys for one isn't educated on many things. I need to know what I have so I have brakes to enjoy the truck. I can't drive until I get hoses and calipers. I originally had a hose pinched at a tire shop, they made a mistake and when I aired out and back up I had no brakes. I never found a hose so I blocked one side off and had one front brake. The trucks parked but since I need a hose I'll do calipers and better lines to the calipers. I ran several years and everything parts stores have brought out with a lot different. I have one off, by the way large wheels make it easier since I can pull them with the wheel on lol.

Caliper says this on the front like I typed.

DELCO 6471
MORAINE 172
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The Big Green · 05-30-2011, 06:03 PM

I can take a pic if needed, if it gets this thing rolling. Need a idea of what I have or what I need to buy. I have 73-87 3in Belltech spindles and ECE 6lug conversion rotors. Can I buy 73-87 brakes, hoses, and calipers?
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SCOTI · 05-30-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Green

I can take a pic if needed, if it gets this thing rolling. Need a idea of what I have or what I need to buy. I have 73-87 3in Belltech spindles and ECE 6lug conversion rotors. Can I buy 73-87 brakes, hoses, and calipers?

Yes, buy the brake parts for the year range on the spindles. 73-87 spindles = 73-87 rotors, calipers, & brake hoses. The only difference in your case is the rotors are ECE's 6-lug conversion rotor.

The Big Green · 05-30-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Yes, buy the brake parts for the year range on the spindles. 73-87 spindles = 73-87 rotors, calipers, & brake hoses. The only difference in your case is the rotors are ECE's 6-lug conversion rotor.

Ok, I was sure they'd allow the 73-87 pads but I guess pads are basically all the same thickness. Thought I'd ask before I bought. These hoses look a lot longer than mine, would they still bolt to my hard lines? Wanted to buy all new stuff since the hoses and calipers were all like $17 a piece and whatever new pads are. I'd have all new brakes, the only downside is stopping these 22/24's on stock brakes and non power brakes. I'd like power brakes soon but if I'm not doing 60-0 in nothing flat I'd think I'll be ok.
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SCOTI · 05-30-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Green

Ok, I was sure they'd allow the 73-87 pads but I guess pads are basically all the same thickness. Thought I'd ask before I bought. These hoses look a lot longer than mine, would they still bolt to my hard lines? Wanted to buy all new stuff since the hoses and calipers were all like $17 a piece and whatever new pads are. I'd have all new brakes, the only downside is stopping these 22/24's on stock brakes and non power brakes. I'd like power brakes soon but if I'm not doing 60-0 in nothing flat I'd think I'll be ok.

Take one of the old rubber lines to make sure they will bolt to the hard lines or buy 71-72 lines & 73-87 lines then return the ones you don't need.

**kev2809** · 05-30-2011, 09:39 PM

i used 73+ rotors pads and calipers on mine too. the passenger side hose bolts right to the original hard line. the driver side should need an adapter fitting to make them work. i ordered mine from speedway motors. the hoses are a little longer but work, you will also have to drill a hole on the upper control arm to bolt the hose bracket to. let me see if i can find the thread where i posted the fitting size on..

**kev2809** · 05-30-2011, 09:44 PM

its called an inverted flare adapter..heres the size

3/8-24 IFM, 7/16-24 IFF

heres the thread i had started on this..

The Big Green · 05-30-2011, 10:13 PM

Well, I'll get my brakes, pads, and calipers asap. Sucks we have to order the little fitting. Thanks a lot for the help guys! The fitting size also helped bunches! $5.99 plus $9 shipping! High but o well, guess I'll only need it once for this truck lol.
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**kev2809** · 05-30-2011, 10:17 PM

lol, ya..at least you get a "free" catalog lol

a few people told me they got that fitting a napa, but i didnt have any luck.

The Big Green · 05-30-2011, 10:26 PM

There's a Napa a couple blocks from my house so it's worth a shot but they aren't the smartest there lol. I'm in no real hurry, the truck just sits in my garage lol.
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The Big Green · 06-01-2011, 12:02 PM

Update: Napa couldn't find that adapter. I did take a caliper down there(drivers side), and it showed to be 87-88 1/2 ton Chevy. The hose also showed 3/8, so if these are correct to the hard line and the calipers correct then I have the new calipers already and hopefully I won't need that special order 3/8-7/16 adapter. If so I'll have the right parts tomorrow to do my brakes.
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The Big Green · 06-06-2011, 12:17 PM

'78 C-10 hoses and calipers were all direct bolt on to my '67. I don't need the fitting.
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**kev2809** · 06-06-2011, 12:30 PM

hmm, thats odd. are both your hard lines the same size thread? mine were different, thats how i knew i would need an adapter on the driver side.

The Big Green · 06-06-2011, 01:38 PM

It was a frame off 15 years ago, guess it was changed then.
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**kev2809** · 06-06-2011, 02:45 PM

ya, must have been, well thats good. save ya 15 bucks lol

05-30-2011, 03:30 PM	#1
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	What caliper do I have?! Have #. I've had the brake line off and showed parts stores and Oreillys for one isn't educated on many things. I need to know what I have so I have brakes to enjoy the truck. I can't drive until I get hoses and calipers. I originally had a hose pinched at a tire shop, they made a mistake and when I aired out and back up I had no brakes. I never found a hose so I blocked one side off and had one front brake. The trucks parked but since I need a hose I'll do calipers and better lines to the calipers. I ran several years and everything parts stores have brought out with a lot different. I have one off, by the way large wheels make it easier since I can pull them with the wheel on lol. Caliper says this on the front like I typed. DELCO 6471 MORAINE 172 Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2011, 06:03 PM	#2
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. I can take a pic if needed, if it gets this thing rolling. Need a idea of what I have or what I need to buy. I have 73-87 3in Belltech spindles and ECE 6lug conversion rotors. Can I buy 73-87 brakes, hoses, and calipers? Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2011, 09:39 PM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,169	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. i used 73+ rotors pads and calipers on mine too. the passenger side hose bolts right to the original hard line. the driver side should need an adapter fitting to make them work. i ordered mine from speedway motors. the hoses are a little longer but work, you will also have to drill a hole on the upper control arm to bolt the hose bracket to. let me see if i can find the thread where i posted the fitting size on.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-30-2011, 09:44 PM	#7
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,169	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. its called an inverted flare adapter..heres the size 3/8-24 IFM, 7/16-24 IFF heres the thread i had started on this.. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-30-2011, 10:13 PM	#8
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. Well, I'll get my brakes, pads, and calipers asap. Sucks we have to order the little fitting. Thanks a lot for the help guys! The fitting size also helped bunches! $5.99 plus $9 shipping! High but o well, guess I'll only need it once for this truck lol. Posted via Mobile Device

05-30-2011, 10:17 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,169	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. lol, ya..at least you get a "free" catalog lol a few people told me they got that fitting a napa, but i didnt have any luck. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-30-2011, 10:26 PM	#10
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. There's a Napa a couple blocks from my house so it's worth a shot but they aren't the smartest there lol. I'm in no real hurry, the truck just sits in my garage lol. Posted via Mobile Device

06-01-2011, 12:02 PM	#11
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. Update: Napa couldn't find that adapter. I did take a caliper down there(drivers side), and it showed to be 87-88 1/2 ton Chevy. The hose also showed 3/8, so if these are correct to the hard line and the calipers correct then I have the new calipers already and hopefully I won't need that special order 3/8-7/16 adapter. If so I'll have the right parts tomorrow to do my brakes. Posted via Mobile Device

06-06-2011, 12:17 PM	#12
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. '78 C-10 hoses and calipers were all direct bolt on to my '67. I don't need the fitting. Posted via Mobile Device

06-06-2011, 12:30 PM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,169	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. hmm, thats odd. are both your hard lines the same size thread? mine were different, thats how i knew i would need an adapter on the driver side. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

06-06-2011, 01:38 PM	#14
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. It was a frame off 15 years ago, guess it was changed then. Posted via Mobile Device

06-06-2011, 02:45 PM	#15
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,169	Re: What caliper do I have?! Have #. ya, must have been, well thats good. save ya 15 bucks lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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