i'm having a big problem with brakes, HELP!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hotrodder · 04-07-2012, 10:06 PM

I have a 63 fleetside swb that I'm building. On the front I have installed 72 dropped spindles from CPP. I bought rotors, calipers, and pads from O'Reilleys for the same year. When the calipers and pads are put on the rotors it is impossible to spin them. The largest braker bar will not budge them. Remove the calipers and pads and everything spins freely. I went back to O'Reilleys with the problem and got the old story well that what the computer calls for the part numbers are correct. Obviously there is something wrong somewhere. Any ideas?

62 Barnfind · 04-07-2012, 10:16 PM

Check to see if the caliper bracket is hitting the rotor.

**Captainfab** · 04-08-2012, 12:23 AM

Is it difficult to slide the calipers and pads over the rotor? Are the pistons in the calipers retracted comletely? Have you tried bolting the calipers to the spindles without the pads installed? This will help narrow down the cause of the issue. Check to see if the caliper bolts are touching the outer edge of the rotors.

Ratone71 · 04-08-2012, 12:31 AM

I had the same problem with the kit I bought from POL. After checking the caliper bolts and pistons. I had to pry the metal off the back side of the pad (Advise from POL). That gave me enough room to get the caliper on.

Good: they fit
Bad: That little piece of metal is there to stop squealing (I think). I forgot to put brake quiet on before I put is all together. So, they squeal..... a little

04-07-2012, 10:06 PM	#1
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	i'm having a big problem with brakes, HELP!! I have a 63 fleetside swb that I'm building. On the front I have installed 72 dropped spindles from CPP. I bought rotors, calipers, and pads from O'Reilleys for the same year. When the calipers and pads are put on the rotors it is impossible to spin them. The largest braker bar will not budge them. Remove the calipers and pads and everything spins freely. I went back to O'Reilleys with the problem and got the old story well that what the computer calls for the part numbers are correct. Obviously there is something wrong somewhere. Any ideas?

04-07-2012, 10:16 PM	#2
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salado, Tx Posts: 1,374	Re: i'm having a big problem with brakes, HELP!! Check to see if the caliper bracket is hitting the rotor.

04-08-2012, 12:23 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: i'm having a big problem with brakes, HELP!! Is it difficult to slide the calipers and pads over the rotor? Are the pistons in the calipers retracted comletely? Have you tried bolting the calipers to the spindles without the pads installed? This will help narrow down the cause of the issue. Check to see if the caliper bolts are touching the outer edge of the rotors. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-08-2012, 12:31 AM	#4
Ratone71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 40	Re: i'm having a big problem with brakes, HELP!! I had the same problem with the kit I bought from POL. After checking the caliper bolts and pistons. I had to pry the metal off the back side of the pad (Advise from POL). That gave me enough room to get the caliper on. Good: they fit Bad: That little piece of metal is there to stop squealing (I think). I forgot to put brake quiet on before I put is all together. So, they squeal..... a little



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