Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

57larry · 08-19-2015, 04:40 PM

what did you use for rotors? thanks, Larry

57larry · 08-20-2015, 10:05 AM

anybody?

boostedc10 · 08-20-2015, 11:06 AM

I ordered the whole kit with rotors, I may be able to pull a part number to see what they are off of.

joesgreen67 · 08-20-2015, 02:28 PM

I used rotors & calipers for a 79 Caddy Eldorado...same 5x5 bolt pattern.
I bought the bolt on brakes from some guy on ebay that sells them.

I only ended up using the e-cable from CPP to complete my install.

57larry · 08-20-2015, 04:42 PM

CPP only gives me their part # for the rotors and won't say what fits. they do tell you what calipers fit

tonkatrux2 · 08-20-2015, 05:44 PM

I have cpp on one of my truck not happy at all. Everything is new my brakes suck i have work and worked on them still have hard brake they make noise should have saved my money bought Wilwood I even added a electric power booster no diff. Think I am going to dump the power brakes go to wilwood manual.

57larry · 08-23-2015, 02:29 PM

I don't want to buy CPP's rotors and they won't tell what fits their bkt besides their rotors

**leddzepp** · 08-23-2015, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 57larry

I don't want to buy CPP's rotors and they won't tell what fits their bkt besides their rotors

Try 79 el dorado rotors. I believe those are the calipers they use in their kit.

Andy4639 · 08-23-2015, 06:12 PM

This thread has my install pictures + some others to.
Mine work but no big inprovement over the drums at all that I can tell.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=572063&page=2

57larry · 08-24-2015, 10:06 AM

thanks for the info Andy. if you had to replace your rotors, do you know what they came off of, or would you have to buy CPP's? thanks, Larry

**leddzepp** · 08-24-2015, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Try 79 el dorado rotors. I believe those are the calipers they use in their kit.

**leddzepp** · 08-25-2015, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Try 79 el dorado rotors. I believe those are the calipers they use in their kit.

indymachinist · 08-24-2015, 12:47 PM

You can be sure they aren't anything custom made for them. They came from some stock application. They just won't tell you what. If they did people like me would go straight to the junkyard to get brake calipers, the parts store to get rotors and pads, and cut them right out of the deal.

Which I am pretty much doing anyways.

*Taibo* · 08-24-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 57larry

what did you use for rotors? thanks, Larry

CPP rear rotors, of course.

PN is: OPT3-UG

57larry · 08-24-2015, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Taibo

CPP rear rotors, of course.

PN is: OPT3-UG

the part # they gave me is: AR-8608SB

*Taibo* · 08-24-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 57larry

the part # they gave me is: AR-8608SB

Then why ask us?

57larry · 08-25-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Taibo

Then why ask us?

I didn't ask for a part #. this is CPP's #. I asked what rotors from Autozone, Carquest can I get a rotor from that fits. I don't want to buy CPP's overpriced rotors

*Taibo* · 08-25-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 57larry

I didn't ask for a part #. this is CPP's #. I asked what rotors from Autozone, Carquest can I get a rotor from that fits. I don't want to buy CPP's overpriced rotors

Then ask autozone or walmart or whatever for rear rotors for 78-79 cadillac seville, $42,99! When you go for pads or calipers, same car 'cause that's what CPP uses.

9teen69 · 08-25-2015, 08:15 PM

Agree with LEDDZEPP and TAIBO. The kit I used from Toms Classic-eBay ...uses the 78-79 Seville calipers/rotors.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-US

*Taibo* · 08-25-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Agree with LEDDZEPP and TAIBO. The kit I used from Toms Classic-eBay ...uses the 78-79 Seville calipers/rotors.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-US

The interesting thing about this thread is we all forgot that the 78-79 Cadillac Seville was a GM X body car. It was built at a time when the industry was struggling so many of the X bodies used the same parts. So, next time I get into one of these discussions I will look up body type and see just what parts were common. Betcha they weren't from a 68 Nova but I would not bet that a 78 Nova didn't use the same parts!

Chevrolet Nova (1968–1979)
Buick Apollo (1973–1974; 1975 sedan only)
Buick Skylark (1975 coupe only; 1976–1979)
Oldsmobile Omega (1973–1979)
Pontiac Ventura (1971–1977)
Pontiac Phoenix (1977–1979)

57larry · 08-26-2015, 09:54 AM

well, I am really confused. you guys make great points. the kit I bought from CPP has an instruction sheet that says to use 1978-1983 Malibu, Chevelle front calipers and CPP's rotors # AR-8608SB. I just wanted to know what rotors fit without buying CPP's. My kit just has the brackets and hoses. my kit # is 6387RWBK

Thank you all for your help here. This old retired guy is getting frustrated. Larry

*Taibo* · 08-26-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 57larry

well, I am really confused. you guys make great points. the kit I bought from CPP has an instruction sheet that says to use 1978-1983 Malibu, Chevelle front calipers and CPP's rotors # AR-8608SB. I just wanted to know what rotors fit without buying CPP's. My kit just has the brackets and hoses. my kit # is 6387RWBK

Thank you all for your help here. This old retired guy is getting frustrated. Larry

I wouldn't get frustrated. Like most aftermarket "kits" they change over time depending on the availability of parts at a price which makes the "kit" assembler the most money. Most of us who play with old trucks and cars know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, exactly what it was we put on them. If you learn anything from this it should be not to throw the bull**** flag quite so fast!

57larry · 08-26-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Taibo

I wouldn't get frustrated. Like most aftermarket "kits" they change over time depending on the availability of parts at a price which makes the "kit" assembler the most money. Most of us who play with old trucks and cars know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, exactly what it was we put on them. If you learn anything from this it should be not to throw the bull**** flag quite so fast!

yes, you are so right, sorry, Larry

jmking9 · 08-26-2015, 11:35 AM

How much are the rotors from CPP? I can't find that part number on their website.
The way that kit was put together was, If you wanted an e-brake, your kit would have had the Cadillac rear calipers. The w/o e-brake kit will come with the Malibu front calipers.
*Malibus had drums on the rear, and the front rotors have the hub built in. Not to mention Malibus weren't 5x5 BP anyway. So asking for Malibu rotors is out.
*Cadillac Eldorados weren't 5x5 BP either (4.75) Neither were the Sevilles that the calipers from the kit use.

This website lets you search by bolt pattern, or by vehicle.
http://www.wheelsupport.com

08-19-2015, 04:40 PM	#1
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? what did you use for rotors? thanks, Larry

08-20-2015, 10:05 AM	#2
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? anybody?

08-20-2015, 11:06 AM	#3
boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? I ordered the whole kit with rotors, I may be able to pull a part number to see what they are off of. __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

08-20-2015, 02:28 PM	#4
joesgreen67 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Goldsboro NC Posts: 151	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? I used rotors & calipers for a 79 Caddy Eldorado...same 5x5 bolt pattern. I bought the bolt on brakes from some guy on ebay that sells them. I only ended up using the e-cable from CPP to complete my install.

08-20-2015, 04:42 PM	#5
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? CPP only gives me their part # for the rotors and won't say what fits. they do tell you what calipers fit

08-20-2015, 05:44 PM	#6
tonkatrux2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: springfield mo Posts: 355	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? I have cpp on one of my truck not happy at all. Everything is new my brakes suck i have work and worked on them still have hard brake they make noise should have saved my money bought Wilwood I even added a electric power booster no diff. Think I am going to dump the power brakes go to wilwood manual.

08-23-2015, 02:29 PM	#7
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? I don't want to buy CPP's rotors and they won't tell what fits their bkt besides their rotors

08-23-2015, 06:12 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? This thread has my install pictures + some others to. Mine work but no big inprovement over the drums at all that I can tell. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=572063&page=2 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-24-2015, 10:06 AM	#10
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? thanks for the info Andy. if you had to replace your rotors, do you know what they came off of, or would you have to buy CPP's? thanks, Larry

08-24-2015, 12:47 PM	#13
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 603	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? You can be sure they aren't anything custom made for them. They came from some stock application. They just won't tell you what. If they did people like me would go straight to the junkyard to get brake calipers, the parts store to get rotors and pads, and cut them right out of the deal. Which I am pretty much doing anyways. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

08-25-2015, 08:15 PM	#19
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? Agree with LEDDZEPP and TAIBO. The kit I used from Toms Classic-eBay ...uses the 78-79 Seville calipers/rotors. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-US __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

08-26-2015, 09:54 AM	#21
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? well, I am really confused. you guys make great points. the kit I bought from CPP has an instruction sheet that says to use 1978-1983 Malibu, Chevelle front calipers and CPP's rotors # AR-8608SB. I just wanted to know what rotors fit without buying CPP's. My kit just has the brackets and hoses. my kit # is 6387RWBK Thank you all for your help here. This old retired guy is getting frustrated. Larry

08-26-2015, 11:35 AM	#24
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: Anybody used CPP's rear disc brake kit? How much are the rotors from CPP? I can't find that part number on their website. The way that kit was put together was, If you wanted an e-brake, your kit would have had the Cadillac rear calipers. The w/o e-brake kit will come with the Malibu front calipers. Malibus had drums on the rear, and the front rotors have the hub built in. Not to mention Malibus weren't 5x5 BP anyway. So asking for Malibu rotors is out. Cadillac Eldorados weren't 5x5 BP either (4.75) Neither were the Sevilles that the calipers from the kit use. This website lets you search by bolt pattern, or by vehicle. http://www.wheelsupport.com __________________ 1970 SWB Build



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