So is there an aftermarket E-Brake calipers ? Or does someone make a Driveline e-brake for np-208? I do have the disc brake set up already, just need an E-Brake and want to keep it mechanical. I don't think Jesse at hi angle Driveline makes one for the np-208.
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GM 14 bolt rear calipers with E-Brake or np208 Driveline e-brake
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I have the smaller 79-85 Cadillac rear discs with e brake. I also used the Cadillac rear E brake cables They work very well IF they are properly adjusted. It is a simple process to adjust them. The key is you have to use the E brake all the time to keep the proper brake adjustment. They hold my Blazer on a steep driveway no problem. There is several U Tube videos on the adjustment of the Cadillac rears on 10 bolt axles.
What did you use for rotors? That has always seemed to be the difficulty with the "later/small" cadillac disks since the calipers are narrower.
1989 1/2 4x4 front, new body K10. The bracket for the calipers was supplied by Warn as part of my full float kit.
Just talked to my friend who's pretty knowledgeable about what I'm doing. Another option was looking into the hat brake system, only draw back was mud and dirt getting in there. Another option was a pinion brake system but not sure about clearance problems since I'm just using 31.5 tires.
Drum in hat seems to be a superior option, I believe that was what GM eventually went with across the board. AFAIK the Cadillac up until 1985 (at least) was still using the same style caliper that *some* people (no offense, just doesn't seem to be consistent one way or another) have problems with. The 80's Camaro rear disk calipers have problems breaking the arm that the e-brake cable pulls on, seemed to be just another step on the way to drum in hat.
Since drum in hat is a drum brake, no idea why it would be any more prone to problems than a purely drum brake setup. As far as I can tell, it's what GM is using on their trucks with rear disks. If there were problems with it, or something better, they'd be forced to run whatever worked better. The 25-3500's might still run drums, but the parts stores are selling rear disk rotors for the newer 1500's.
Since drum in hat is a drum brake, no idea why it would be any more prone to problems than a purely drum brake setup. As far as I can tell, it's what GM is using on their trucks with rear disks. If there were problems with it, or something better, they'd be forced to run whatever worked better. The 25-3500's might still run drums, but the parts stores are selling rear disk rotors for the newer 1500's.
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Agreed. My 1976-1978 caddy calipers didn't hold well until I saw a youtube video that someone here linked and WOW.. such a small adjustment and mine hold way better. I think I only did drivers side as I had no reason to look at the passenger side and it is already holding way better. This summer I'm going to replace the brake pads and adjust.....also I don't have the cable bracket held in place right. cable is just sitting under the axle and when I hit the pedal it pulls and eventually grabs.. hah...
yet another summer time fix I need to do...
was an azz-kickin.com read
I know in NJ not legal.. so not sure that is a concern for you...
A pinion brake would be fine on a street truck. Myself, it would get busted off within about 1/2 mile off road.
Looks interesting.. but $250?
I read $250 apiece and how would you mount the caliper with existing bracket.
It may work fine but in many states it would not be able to pass inspection. Not sure what the reasoning is but they always seem to like to see the e-brake built into the wheel/hub assembly. I think the only vehicle I know where it's not really discussed negatively is the hummer but that might just be because its a factory setup and no real way to change it with the portal hubs.
