Read Disc Caliper Question

[trukman1]

Quick question. Since I swapped the rear brakes on my 14-bolt to the 3/4 ton discs, is there a caliper with the e-brake that will fit the 3/4 ton rotors? (They are the same as on the front of the late '70's 10 and 20 series.) Thanks for your time.

[snj8198]

78-79 Caddy Eldorado calipers. They have the self adjusting e-brake system but IIRC I believe people were having problems with this feature so many scraped the idea of using them. It's been a while since I did my homework on the subject but the problems I read were enough of an issue for me to opt out of using the Eldo calipers and just use 3/4 ton front truck calipers. I have been using a line lock for ebrake detail but now I have a HAD t-case ebrake about to go in.

[95 S_Trucker]

My truck had elderado calipers on it when I bought it. The parking brake didn't hold, and braking was not the best. I installed the larger c20 calipers. Braking is a lot better, but still no parking brake.

I would not waste the time or money with trying to use the elderado calipers.

I am still looking for options for a parking brake. I would love a drive line parking brake, but my transfer case has a slip yoke.

[snj8198]

I would love a drive line parking brake, but my transfer case has a slip yoke.

Mine does too but you can get a flange to replace the yoke. Snoop around High Angle Driveline's website.

http://www.highangledriveline.com/e_brake.html

[andrewmp6]

If you don't have a state inspection you could run a hydraulic parking brake.

[snj8198]

ya, a line locker. I did this for a few years. The first one worked well and lasted a few years but the second one died on the sixth time using it. When it died the truck to a ride out of the driveway, over the rock retaining wall which was a four foot drop, across the lawn, and into a tree. lucky it's height cleared the large rocks as it bounced over and the rear bumper saved body damage.

[72MARIO]

I have been using the caddy calipers for 7 years. I don't run the truck in the winter but have had no problems with them. Still original pads. Over 65000 miles towing and hauling always.

[72MARIO]

Example...

[snj8198]

nice looking truck Mario. Good to see it being worked.

['68 Newtricks]

Alternative to those doing discs but haven't bought anything yet. I would like to try this but for now I'm running 1/2 calipers in the rear. They are 1/2 ton sized pistons but came on an 8 lug front.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310679487802...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Jonboy]

Saw these on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Metric-Re...3D141016773439

[Redcap]

Pinion brake on the back of the T-case for Ebrake/parking brake.

[newstedcomeback]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Saw these on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Metric-Re...3D141016773439

If you order these, You should make sure thet they are the right size. GM has more than 1 standard size for calipers. you can measure the distance between the mounting slide pins. the trucks use the 7" and i believe the smaller one is 5". its a very good price for a set of new calipers So I would send a message to the seller and ask them to measure the distance between the slide pins.

Better to do some research than to waste $

[Jonboy]

You are probably right. I saw them listed in another post, and the price looked right. Hopefully it is not too good to be true.

edit- just messaged the seller. I will post the answer.

[v30crewcab]

I run a 02 14bolt in my crewcab, nice disc brakes on them. best way to do it.

[whitedog76]

Go to any GM dealer and buy a bracket kit from a 99 and newer 2500 truck.

Then go to RockAuto and buy Calipers & Rotors.

You can also look into a 03 and newer van setup. It'll be a little pricier though.

Depending on your axle, you may have to have an adapter or weld on flange made.