Calipers for rear disk conversion

Started by OldSub, May 11, 2007, 11:58:05 PM

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OldSub

I'm parting out a '94 Cadillac Sedan Deville.  I was thinking I'd grab the rear calipers to convert a GM 10-bolt rear to disk brakes.  

Once I pulled the wheels off the calipers did not come off the way I expected.  Before I spend a lot of time taking it apart I wondered if anyone has used calipers like these, and if its a workable approach.  Or would I be better off choosing something else?

Any one know enough about these brakes to have an easy answer?

My target is the rear from a '78 Monte Carlo, but I'm only slightly more committed to that rear than I am to these calipers.  If I don't pull them off in the next week or so they will be scrapped and I won't loose any sleep over it.

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enjenjo

Yes, they can be used. the mounting is a bit different, there is an intermediate bracket, but they end up being easy to mount.
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OldSub

Wow thanks for the nearly instant response!

Are you aware of a kit that uses this caliper?  Or is it a build your own bracket type of conversion?

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enjenjo

Build your own. It's real simple.
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OldSub

That's what I wanted to hear.  Thanks Frank!

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