Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Since your '72 C10 has D52 calipers, yes they will bolt up to these brackets. You could likely use the hoses on the rear also.

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I know it's been several months, and my project slowed so I forgot about it for awhile, but I'm finally to the point of installing my Eldorado calipers, and was wondering if you ever got that run of levers completed? If so what would a set go for?


Thanks,

Drew

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I have had the levers done for some time now. It is the cable brackets that I just have not found the time to complete. I guess I'll have to bump my work week up from 70hrs. Let me see if I can get something done on those in the next couple days

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That would be awesome!
Here are a few shots of the installation for others to see how things look. I am using the Eldorado brake pads and they fit just fine.

First bracket that fits flush to the inside of the 4 bolt mounting flange
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/1...5e438f5a_z.jpg

Shot of the brackets installed, the large thick bracket has a recess on one side that should face the backside of the axle. This is to allow the caliper piston area clearance.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/1...e185decf_z.jpg

A couple of shots with the calipers on, and one from the top down to show where it sits in relation to the axle.
Side view
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/1...a2001137_z.jpg

Front view
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5321/1...da73cc82_z.jpg

Top view
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8255/1...c1e75f4f_z.jpg

Also, the wheels are stock Rallye 15x8 and they have plenty of clearance all around..

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THanks for posting those pics Twisted, looks good :thumbs:

I did make a little progress this evening. I finished cleaning up the laser cut parts, deburred them and got them formed. Hopefully tomorrow evening, I can get a set finished up and test fit them.

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I'm ready for a set of levers and brackets as soon as you get time to put them together. Thanks for these,

not an easy find otherwise..

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Well, I've made some progress with the levers and cable brackets. However I discovered that the pair of calipers that I have are not quite the same. I did not realize that when I made the levers. So now the levers only work on one caliper and not the other.

Twisted78SS, it looks like the caliper in your pics above is like the one that I have that the levers won't work with. Can you post pics of both of your calipers, viewed from the shaft side?

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Will do, as soon as I get home this evening.

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Here we go,

Right hand

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/1...93740d59ba.jpg


Left hand

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7316/1...a4d868bf91.jpg


Side by side

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/1...6842e41561.jpg

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Some more,

Back side of left hand

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3790/1...4e96eb3f41.jpg

Back side of right hand

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5539/1...53877341bf.jpg

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Hey Captainfab; I have a 94 Gmc ext.with the usual 10 bolt. We talked earlier(thro e-mails) and you told me that there is nothing yet fabbed for us (88-98) trucks. Well I am staring at my 1977 12 bolt rear diff. now and am guessing that this mod will now fit my new rear diff. setup once I install it !!! AmI correct now !!! I will be one happy guy if its true as I always wanted disca all way around on my truck !!! Thanks for responding and what are my choices if it does fit now !!! (Price too)

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Thanks for the pics Twisted78SS.

That shows what I was afraid of. The one caliper that I have and was using for mockup in designing the levers and cable brackets, does not have the extra nub cast into it as yours do. That drastically changes the position of the lever in relation to the cable brackets that I currently have made upSo it looks like it is on to plan B..

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Yes these rear disc brackets, as well as the other 2 for the 5x5 wheel stud pattern, will work with your '77 truck 12 bolt. The '64-'82 truck 12 bolts and the '80-'87 truck 10 bolts all have the same backing plate flange as well as the same brake offset.

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Bummer for sure, I know how much time it takes, and how precious time can be when also working full time plus. If there is anything I can do to help, don't hesitate to ask.

I have a few sets of the later eldorado calipers as well, might look to see if I could modify the brackets off one set. Who knows.. But I'm not hopeful as they are pretty different

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/1...8e8eb02c2a.jpg

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Thanks Captainfab for the good news(for me) !!! I will have to put this mod on my to do list when I pick up my 12 bolt to work on sometime hopefully this winter. I will be looking for vendors to rebuild that 12 bolt too as I will need to replace all the seals and bearings and put in a posi unit with gears. Any info on that Please let me know !!! Captainfab---You have come thro again !! Thanks from me and I am sure there is alot more of that out there too !!!

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I appreciate the understanding. Right now I have a couple very important rush jobs that I need to get done. I should be done with those in a couple more days.

The cable brackets that I have made are basically the same as on those '79-'85 Eldorado calipers you have. The issue is that on the '76-'78 calipers, with that extra nub, that moves the levers so close to the cable bracket, there isn't much room for movement of the lever.

I'll try and get a couple pics tomorrow of what I'm talking about.

I think that the '76-'78 Eldorado's must have had the cable brackets on the axle tube?

I can most likely stretch the brackets that I have currently made, and have some more laser cut. I'll have to take a look at it

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Would one of these calipers work with your kit? It says 3121 is from a '76-'78 El Dorado

http://tsmmfg.com/3120.html

or

http://tsmmfg.com/3121.html

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Yes those will work, if they are in your budget.

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Here are a couple pics of what I have fabricated so far, and the small issue I discovered. Upon closer inspection it appears that at some point the caliper without the extra casting that lowers the lever, has had that extra nub cut off. That may be a quick solution to those of you that are waiting for these levers and cable brackets.

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

I'd be willing to give it a try.

PM me info on a set of brackets and levers please.

Thanks,

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PM sent :)

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Good work

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Brackets arrived!

No I just need a couple of hours to get to them..:lol:

I will take pics as I go this week installing them and noting how things go. I'm looking forward to it.

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Just read all of your threads on the brackets. That was a lot of good information that would have taken me way longer to find out if I had to research it all my self. To bad you repeat your self frequently because people don't take the time to read. I will be buying the 6 lug brackets from you soon, as long as I don't swap out my 12 bolt on my 69 C10. Thanks for all your hard work and great customer service Captainfab!!

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Thanks for the compliments :)

Let me know when you're ready to order.

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Does someone have the part number for the correct wilwood d-52 calipers. Looking at getting them from Summit since I have some credit with them. Thanks

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Do you need them for the front or rear? In black or red? Do you have 1" rotors or 1.25" rotors?

http://www.summitracing.com/search?S...0D52%20caliper

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Red ones for the rear with an astro disc. Thanks

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Then these are the ones you need.......

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wi...92-r/overview/

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have any black brackets ready to ship?

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Sorry but no I do not. I don't keep the powder coated ones in stock. In fact, right now I am out of one of the pieces for the D52's. I sold the last set yesterday. I do have more parts on order.

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do i need to prepay for a set of powder coated ones? whats the wait time on other pieces?

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

I should have my laser cutting by next Wednesday and hopefully have the powder coating by Friday. Whether you pay now or when the powder coating is done is up to you.

Re: D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 

Would like to get a set of brackets for 12 bolt chevy

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PM sent :)

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Captain have you or anyone worked out the e-brake situation for these?

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PS I'll take a regular set for my 12-bolt regardless, but was curious if an ebrake solution had been worked out. Will paypal you here in a min.

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Right now all I have in stock is a set of powder coated D52 brackets. I will need to order some more laser cutting in the AM. I might be able to get that by the end of the week.

I do have some e-brake levers and cable brackets done and zinc plated, I just need to get some springs ordered.

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How much for those brackets, levers and springs? I'll send you the delta if that's stuff you can provide.

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I'll let you know once I find the correct springs.