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boraxman · 11-01-2003, 07:19 PM

I am using later 1 1/4" rotors on '71-72 spindles. I bought loaded calipers for a '71 and max opening w/ pads is 1 1/8" what is the solution here...later calipers? 70 c10 BTW.

my new 72 · 11-01-2003, 07:33 PM

Sounds like you know the A to the Q already. The new calipers are only $10 a piece from the local parts house here, so figure Cali. prices and your looking at $200 a piece. lol

crazy longhorn · 11-01-2003, 07:37 PM

In the later 70's/early 80's, there were 1" thick rotors. If you are sure that the pistons are all the way back in the calipers, my guess is that you have the wrong parts(that puter screws those parts guys up at times!). Good luck,crazyL

boraxman · 11-01-2003, 07:54 PM

so later calipers bolt up to early spindles? Just want make sure before I go back to the AP store and spend time.

crazy longhorn · 11-01-2003, 08:00 PM

i have not run into that "mismatch" of parts, so I cant say for sure if the calipers will bolt(they do list 2 different spindles....1" rotor, or 1 1/4" rotor on the later trucks). The 71-72 however should only be 1 1/4" thick rotors. crazyL

11-01-2003, 07:19 PM	#1
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	one more time brake experts.... I am using later 1 1/4" rotors on '71-72 spindles. I bought loaded calipers for a '71 and max opening w/ pads is 1 1/8" what is the solution here...later calipers? 70 c10 BTW. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-01-2003, 07:33 PM	#2
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Sounds like you know the A to the Q already. The new calipers are only $10 a piece from the local parts house here, so figure Cali. prices and your looking at $200 a piece. lol __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

11-01-2003, 07:37 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	In the later 70's/early 80's, there were 1" thick rotors. If you are sure that the pistons are all the way back in the calipers, my guess is that you have the wrong parts(that puter screws those parts guys up at times!). Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-01-2003, 07:54 PM	#4
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	so later calipers bolt up to early spindles? Just want make sure before I go back to the AP store and spend time. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

11-01-2003, 08:00 PM	#5
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	i have not run into that "mismatch" of parts, so I cant say for sure if the calipers will bolt(they do list 2 different spindles....1" rotor, or 1 1/4" rotor on the later trucks). The 71-72 however should only be 1 1/4" thick rotors. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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