Rear disc brake w/ e-brake?

[CherryK5]

What caliper can I ask for at vatozone or pep boys that will fit my 14 bolt so I can pass inspection?

I remember there being an olds or something that had 4 wheel disc but I can't remember where I saw it..

 

[Roadhazardguy]

They came on 76-78 Cadillac Eldorados. https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/products/Cadillac-('76-%2d'78)-Eldorado-E%2dbrake-Calipers.html

PS: I have a blazer now.

 

[CherryK5]

They came on 76-78 Cadillac Eldorados. PS: I have a blazer now. :haha:...would fit a set of ruffstuff or diy brackets?

 

[Roadhazardguy]

Don't get me lying to you, I researched doing a disc swap but decided against it after reading about having to adjust the calipers constantly to keep the e brake working. I think they do work with 10b/44 3/4 ton front rotors though but that's about all I remember.

Do you have a D60 up front?

 

[CherryK5]

Don't get me lying to you, I researched doing a disc swap but decided against it after reading about having to adjust the calipers constantly to keep the e brake working. I think they do work with 10b/44 3/4 ton front rotors though but that's about all I remember.

Do you have a D60 up front?

nope. 3/4 ton 10 bolt.

 

[Roadhazardguy]

Vatozone has them but they have a core charge and they don't come with the linkages to operate them. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...rp?filterByKeyWord=calipers&fromString=search

 

[4X4HIGH]

You need 76-78 Caddy Eldo calipers. The last I knew of someone looking for them you could still get one side but the other side was no longer available. You can buy them BRAND NEW from http://www.tsmmfg.com/3121.htm or this one http://tsmmfg.com/3120.htm as they have them built exclusively for them AND they come with the brackets and springs (the one you can buy at the parts store does not come with the bracket or spring).

 

[CherryK5]

Holy ****ard. 320 for the calipers? That's stupid expensive.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Holy ****ard. 320 for the calipers? That's stupid expensive.

It's your ONLY option for a rear caliper with parking brake feature.

 

[CherryK5]

dammit.. Might as well stick with drums. Although every time my truck sits in the rain my rear end locks up the first couple times I hit the brakes which is really annoying..

 

[Roadhazardguy]

Well it looks like Vatozone still has both sides, that would be $200 and then just make your own brackets and find a spring to work with them.

^That's one reason I decided to stick to drums.

Or you could install some line locks.

Or figure out a pinion brake.

 

[Roadhazardguy]

Although every time my truck sits in the rain my rear end locks up the first couple times I hit the brakes which is really annoying..

That just makes it more fun to drive!

Sounds like you need to install an adjustable proportioning valve for the rear.

 

[CherryK5]

That just makes it more fun to drive!

Sounds like you need to install an adjustable proportioning valve for the rear.

Haha no, it's from the water sitting inside the drum. It's fine after it slings the water out.

 

[CherryK5]

Well it looks like Vatozone still has both sides, that would be $200 and then just make your own brackets and find a spring to work with them.

^That's one reason I decided to stick to drums.

Or you could install some line locks.

Or figure out a pinion brake.

Please explain?

 

[4X4HIGH]

A line lock WILL NOT satisfy your inspection people since it is a hydraulically operated system. The E-brake must be a mechanical system.

 

[CherryK5]

A line lock WILL NOT satisfy your inspection people since it is a hydraulically operated system. The E-brake must be a mechanical system.

time to find an easy going inspectio shop.. If you know what I'm getting at.

 

[cuervo]

I'd just stick with the drums. The TSM calipers are nice but wont get them to a point that they will hold a heavy truck on any kind of hill. Once I got mine tight enough to hold suburban they were too close the disc and would just were down to a point of not holding again.

If I could do it all over again I'd keep the drums. My braking is terrible. I'm considering pulling the entire system out of newer truck with hydro assist brakes.

 

[diesel4me]

Too bad you cant install late model GM rear discs ,that have the e-brake in the center with a miniature set of shoes that have a drum cast into the rotor itself..those seem to be the least problematic,every vehicle that has the e-brake incorperated with the calipers had nothing but grief ---.

 

[thatK30guy]

You need 76-78 Caddy Eldo calipers. The last I knew of someone looking for them you could still get one side but the other side was no longer available. You can buy them BRAND NEW from http://www.tsmmfg.com/3121.htm or this one http://tsmmfg.com/3120.htm as they have them built exclusively for them AND they come with the brackets and springs (the one you can buy at the parts store does not come with the bracket or spring).

Other than the visible spring differences, what are the other differences between those 2 different part number calipers?

I'm not catching on since both links give the same description between the two.

 

[blazininthe73]

dammit.. Might as well stick with drums. Although every time my truck sits in the rain my rear end locks up the first couple times I hit the brakes which is really annoying..

The conversion isn't that hard and it's easy to switch back and forth if you know what you're doing. Just put the drums on for inspection.