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6772king · 06-06-2005, 08:06 PM

does anyone know what calipers to use if I want park brakes,, and does any one have pics of the conversion,,,,Thanks,,,

4x4Poet · 06-06-2005, 08:20 PM

Most folks use 70s/80s Caddy Eldorado calipers for their integral parking brake. What axle are you working with?

**71swb4x4** · 06-06-2005, 08:21 PM

1976 - 1978 Eldorado rear calipers work.

**hilljob26** · 06-10-2005, 02:50 PM

it also depends on what brackets you are using,i make a bracket that you can use calipers of of some 80's camaros,or use calipers off the front of a s10 if you dont want e brake,i know thaose caddy calipers are pricy

bowtier · 06-10-2005, 04:02 PM

I figured you'd know that Sean, being the "king" & all....

6772king · 06-13-2005, 02:00 PM

bowtier,,,get to work!!!! what is the diff on the 79-85 calipers to the 76-78 ones??? does any one know??? and were is the best place to get them ?? I found a set of 79 and up ones ,,,Do they just use the metric pads and banjo bolts???? thanks for the help so far,,,,Sean

drink2mny · 06-13-2005, 02:57 PM

We use the 76-78 eldorado calipers which are bigger and the pads are bigger.
and the smaller ones we use 80-85 cadillac seville on our basic 10-12 bolt kits.

Depending on what bracket you have, besure you get the right rotor. Different thickness and or offsets will cause issues with the calipers.

Also keep in mind that when you by remaned 76-78 caddy calipers they will not come with the ebrake lever or spring...

6772king · 06-13-2005, 04:08 PM

where can you get the spring and lever??? and does blackbirds sell just ba caliper kit??? thanks Jon,,,,also did you get my pm about the payment i sent??? thanks,,,Sean

drink2mny · 06-13-2005, 06:09 PM

Dam it I knew I forgot to add something..
It is going out today for you..

And yes..We happen to sell the springs and levers..

K5KRAZIE · 06-16-2005, 12:41 AM

I also thought of this when recently doing my swap. After talking with Blackbirds (thanks for all the insight BTW) I decided there was not enough time to do the Eldo. calipers. So I used 3/4 ton 4wd rotors and calipers. I did this on a ford Dana 60 also.

It worked out well just need to figure out some pedal issues and find a way to get all the air out of the system.
Oh and get a driveline brake.

**71swb4x4** · 06-16-2005, 01:12 PM

K5KRAZIE - Why do you need a driveline brake? That hunk of wood looks just fine

K5KRAZIE · 06-16-2005, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

K5KRAZIE - Why do you need a driveline brake? That hunk of wood looks just fine

HAHA ya wood works good, for now.

06-06-2005, 08:06 PM	#1
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	rear disk conversion does anyone know what calipers to use if I want park brakes,, and does any one have pics of the conversion,,,,Thanks,,, __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

06-06-2005, 08:20 PM	#2
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Most folks use 70s/80s Caddy Eldorado calipers for their integral parking brake. What axle are you working with? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

06-06-2005, 08:21 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	1976 - 1978 Eldorado rear calipers work. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-10-2005, 02:50 PM	#4
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	it also depends on what brackets you are using,i make a bracket that you can use calipers of of some 80's camaros,or use calipers off the front of a s10 if you dont want e brake,i know thaose caddy calipers are pricy __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

06-13-2005, 02:00 PM	#6
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	bowtier,,,get to work!!!! what is the diff on the 79-85 calipers to the 76-78 ones??? does any one know??? and were is the best place to get them ?? I found a set of 79 and up ones ,,,Do they just use the metric pads and banjo bolts???? thanks for the help so far,,,,Sean __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

06-10-2005, 04:02 PM	#5
bowtier Nobody rides free Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,076	I figured you'd know that Sean, being the "king" & all....

06-13-2005, 02:57 PM	#7
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	We use the 76-78 eldorado calipers which are bigger and the pads are bigger. and the smaller ones we use 80-85 cadillac seville on our basic 10-12 bolt kits. Depending on what bracket you have, besure you get the right rotor. Different thickness and or offsets will cause issues with the calipers. Also keep in mind that when you by remaned 76-78 caddy calipers they will not come with the ebrake lever or spring... __________________ Support The Board

06-13-2005, 04:08 PM	#8
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	where can you get the spring and lever??? and does blackbirds sell just ba caliper kit??? thanks Jon,,,,also did you get my pm about the payment i sent??? thanks,,,Sean __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

06-13-2005, 06:09 PM	#9
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Dam it I knew I forgot to add something.. It is going out today for you.. And yes..We happen to sell the springs and levers.. __________________ Support The Board

06-16-2005, 12:41 AM	#10
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	I also thought of this when recently doing my swap. After talking with Blackbirds (thanks for all the insight BTW) I decided there was not enough time to do the Eldo. calipers. So I used 3/4 ton 4wd rotors and calipers. I did this on a ford Dana 60 also. It worked out well just need to figure out some pedal issues and find a way to get all the air out of the system. Oh and get a driveline brake. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

06-16-2005, 01:12 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	K5KRAZIE - Why do you need a driveline brake? That hunk of wood looks just fine __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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