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**Captainfab** · 04-05-2010, 10:13 PM

Got some parts ordered this morning......

suttoncurt · 04-06-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Guess what came in today! Now to save some more cash for some rotors that don't rust...

What part number did you order smashing chuck ? So i need four of the exact same d52 willwood calipers with the astro rotor and captin fab bracket? thanks

**Captainfab** · 04-09-2010, 12:33 AM

OK I got some parts today. Everything looks good as usual and fits like it should. I was a little concerned about what the cut quality was going to be like on the 1.250 thick spacer but it looks awesome. Although I guess it should considering it was cut with a 400 amp high def plasma.

I got one set all cleaned up and assembled and took some pics so you guys can see what you're buying. So far I have just used a stock D52 caliper. smashingchuck has one of his Wilwood dual piston D52's on it's way to me for a test fit. I'll be posting a thread in the Vendors marketplace this weekend officially offering these for sale. Those of you that already said you want a set, send me a PM and we can work out the details.

BossHogg69 · 04-09-2010, 12:49 AM

That looks good and plenty stout also!

smashingchuck · 04-09-2010, 01:45 AM

wow, those look great! Do you think using countersunk bolts would reduce the strength too much?

**Captainfab** · 04-09-2010, 01:59 AM

Thank You

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Originally Posted by BossHogg69

That looks good and plenty stout also!

I wouldn't think it would. I believe flat heads are typically GR8 anyway.

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

wow, those look great! Do you think using countersunk bolts would reduce the strength too much?

staggerd86c-10 · 04-09-2010, 07:56 AM

that does look great, i was wondering are the calipers more or less clocked to look like if they are in the same position of the front ones? so did you break down a final price? If im not wrong we would have to remove the axles to do the swap anyways right? i thin thats the only way to remove the backing plate for the drums.

**nlped** · 04-09-2010, 08:24 AM

I'll be curious to see if these brackets will work with the dual piston design of the Wilwood caliper. The brackets look GREAT!

**lolife99** · 04-09-2010, 09:56 AM

PM sent.

suttoncurt · 04-09-2010, 11:55 AM

Pm sent - Bracket looks great !

suttoncurt · 04-09-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I'll be curious to see if these brackets will work with the dual piston design of the Wilwood caliper. The brackets look GREAT!

The D52 willwood is a direct replacement for the GM D52 .

**nlped** · 04-09-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by suttoncurt

The D52 willwood is a direct replacement for the GM D52 .

Oh, I know that, but I was just looking at how this bracket seems to follow the shape of the single piston D52 caliper, where the overall shape of the Wilwood would seem to be different due to the dual piston design. The factory spindles and aftermarket spindles have a much larger open area than this bracket is all I was concerned with. Do not get me wrong...the piece looks phenomenal, I just was wondering out loud about the relief size where the actual caliper body fits.

87chevy.com · 04-09-2010, 02:12 PM

nothing a grinder cant fix if it turned into a clearance problem..

suttoncurt · 04-09-2010, 02:30 PM

Here's some basic astro rotors at the zone for 34 bones ? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...questid=288074

**nlped** · 04-09-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com

nothing a grinder cant fix if it turned into a clearance problem..

That's right

**Captainfab** · 04-10-2010, 01:56 AM

Yes the calipers are up at about 2 O'clock which might be a little higher than the fronts. The final price on these brackets remains the same as I posted above....$232.00 plus a flat rate shipping of $10.00 in the USA. Yes you will have to remove your axles to remove the backing plate. However these conversion brackets can be removed from the housing without removing the axles again.

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Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

that does look great, i was wondering are the calipers more or less clocked to look like if they are in the same position of the front ones? so did you break down a final price? If im not wrong we would have to remove the axles to do the swap anyways right? i thin thats the only way to remove the backing plate for the drums.

**Captainfab** · 04-10-2010, 02:00 AM

If there was a clearence issue, I would do whatever it takes to make it right. Smashingchuck is sending me one of his Wilwood dual piston D52 calipers to test fit. So we should have a comfirmation on those in a few days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Oh, I know that, but I was just looking at how this bracket seems to follow the shape of the single piston D52 caliper, where the overall shape of the Wilwood would seem to be different due to the dual piston design. The factory spindles and aftermarket spindles have a much larger open area than this bracket is all I was concerned with. Do not get me wrong...the piece looks phenomenal, I just was wondering out loud about the relief size where the actual caliper body fits.

**lolife99** · 04-10-2010, 04:04 AM

Money sent.
I'd like to wait on shipping them out,... until you confirm the Wilwood rotors fit.
Thanks.

SCOTI · 04-10-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Money sent.
I'd like to wait on shipping them out,... until you confirm the Wilwood rotors fit.
Thanks.

Calipers?

**nlped** · 04-10-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

If there was a clearence issue, I would do whatever it takes to make it right. Smashingchuck is sending me one of his Wilwood dual piston D52 calipers to test fit. So we should have a comfirmation on those in a few days.

Cool...sorry if I caused you any issues with my question

**Captainfab** · 04-10-2010, 03:52 PM

No problem. I'm actually glad you brought it up. I am going to hold off shipping any of these until I can confirm the fitment of the Wilwood dual piston D52 calipers. That way if there is an issue I can take care of it here.

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Originally Posted by nlped

Cool...sorry if I caused you any issues with my question

**lolife99** · 04-10-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Calipers?

Oops. Calipers is correct.
I was still asleep when I typed that..

lowdownstar · 04-12-2010, 07:31 PM

So whats the deal here guys? I am looking for rear disk brakes but i need a E brake to make the state happy. How is this all working out? thanks for any and all help.

Thanks Ray

crakarjax · 04-12-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

So whats the deal here guys? I am looking for rear disk brakes but i need a E brake to make the state happy. How is this all working out? thanks for any and all help.

Thanks Ray

Just claim that it didnt come with one from the factory...

smashingchuck · 04-12-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

So whats the deal here guys? I am looking for rear disk brakes but i need a E brake to make the state happy. How is this all working out? thanks for any and all help.

Thanks Ray

Wilwood make a kit that has an ebrake for under $600. Check out Summit.

04-05-2010, 10:13 PM	#126
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Got some parts ordered this morning...... __________________ 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

04-09-2010, 12:33 AM	#128
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud OK I got some parts today. Everything looks good as usual and fits like it should. I was a little concerned about what the cut quality was going to be like on the 1.250 thick spacer but it looks awesome. Although I guess it should considering it was cut with a 400 amp high def plasma. I got one set all cleaned up and assembled and took some pics so you guys can see what you're buying. So far I have just used a stock D52 caliper. smashingchuck has one of his Wilwood dual piston D52's on it's way to me for a test fit. I'll be posting a thread in the Vendors marketplace this weekend officially offering these for sale. Those of you that already said you want a set, send me a PM and we can work out the details. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by Captainfab; 04-09-2010 at 12:38 AM.

04-09-2010, 12:49 AM	#129
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04-09-2010, 01:45 AM	#130
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04-09-2010, 07:56 AM	#132
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud that does look great, i was wondering are the calipers more or less clocked to look like if they are in the same position of the front ones? so did you break down a final price? If im not wrong we would have to remove the axles to do the swap anyways right? i thin thats the only way to remove the backing plate for the drums.

04-09-2010, 08:24 AM	#133
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud I'll be curious to see if these brackets will work with the dual piston design of the Wilwood caliper. The brackets look GREAT! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

04-09-2010, 09:56 AM	#134
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04-09-2010, 11:55 AM	#135
suttoncurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Amity AR Posts: 124	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Pm sent - Bracket looks great !

04-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#138
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04-09-2010, 02:30 PM	#139
suttoncurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Amity AR Posts: 124	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Here's some basic astro rotors at the zone for 34 bones ? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...questid=288074

04-10-2010, 04:04 AM	#143
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Money sent. I'd like to wait on shipping them out,... until you confirm the Wilwood rotors fit. Thanks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-12-2010, 07:31 PM	#148
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud So whats the deal here guys? I am looking for rear disk brakes but i need a E brake to make the state happy. How is this all working out? thanks for any and all help. Thanks Ray



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