Disc Brakes parts list

[fabjunkie]

years to look for?... 2wd or 4wd?

I think I just used '86 2wd.

 

[85-m1028]

D44 calipers would work off an 85 c20 right? I am going to run a line lock.

Line lock?????? hmmmm this sounds interesting!!! can you elaborate pls????

 

[ssped]

Check summit for them. There are a couple of them out there. It is a line lock that you place in the brake line. it locks what ever pressure you have in the line. So step on the brake and push the button.

 

[85-m1028]

where would you splice it in?? would you need two or one??

when activated I'm guessing they use 12v at ?? amps so if you were to park it for a while with the line lock E-brake on you would need consant juice to keep it locked up??

 

[fabjunkie]

Or use a manual one. You just need one going to the rear brakes. I guess you could do two, one for the front and one for the rear.

 

[85-m1028]

I did a quick search for "manual line lock" didn't come back anything???

 

[ssped]

I saw a manual one on ebay but no where else. should be a simple device to make I would imagine. I picked up the Brake lines and Banjo Bolts today. no sweat. 15 for each line and 5$ for the banjo bolts from the "help" section.

 

[ssped]

OK I did it. conversion is complete. It was not that easy though. I used D44 calipers and they are all 10mm banjo bolts. I went through a crap load of calipers looking for something that would work and ended up going with the 85 astro van lines. then the backing plates were tapped for (possibly caddy calipers) I had to redrill and retap it out. Ok that done. Being pretty maticulous put it all together only to find an axle washer sitting in the gear oil as I cleaned up. I looked all over for that the gave into the "it must be in there. I would not have forgot it!" shame on me fer not rechecking.

All done and said it is 10pm and I am just getting a shower. somthin so easy can kick yo arse sometimes.