Originally Posted by shiner2001 (Post 4262851)

If I were to buy new calipers from the parts store, does that mean that they will not come with everything needed to run an e-brake? Are there parts that will ultimately have to be found used or in a junkyard? I was planning on not running an e-brake, but it hadn't occurred to me that it was necessary for the state safety inspection, so I'll have to go with the Caddy calipers it looks like. Anyone had an experience with finding the Caddy calipers new with the e-brake setup? I don't actually think that for the safety inspection that they usually even check the e-brake, but I'd rather be safe than sorry and not be able to pass inspection sometime down the road.

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 4264534)

I haven't bought the Eldorado calipers myself, but I have read that they don't come with the arms for the e-brake. Some guys have made their own using the correct size wrench. If you get a set of the Eldorado calipers and they don't come with the arms, and you can't get the issue solved, let me know and I'll get you taken care of.

BTW, your brackets shipped today. You should see them Saturday or Monday at the latest. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by shiner2001 (Post 4264594)

I got the shipping info today, I appreciate it. As far as the calipers go, I haven't taken a look at any yet in person, so I'm not familiar with them. If anyone has any photos of what they look like in stock form and with a fabbed e-brake set up, that would be awesome. When you say with the correct size wrench, what exactly are you referring to? Sorry for being so in the dark about it all, like I said, I haven't had the calipers in my hands to see for myself yet.

Originally Posted by 68 TT (Post 4265063)

I have a set of the Eldorado calipers at home. I will dig them out and post some pics of them this weekend.

Originally Posted by shiner2001 (Post 4265067)

That would be fantastic! And if you'd care to sell them...I know a guy in Texas that would probably take them off your hands.

Originally Posted by 68 TT (Post 4265087)

I have three projects of my own fighting over which one will get the Eldorado calipers I have. I will let you know if I come across any more.

Originally Posted by cpetersen (Post 4270447)

Attachment 650448 Make sure you that you keep the E-Brake brackets.

Originally Posted by texastrendz (Post 4269989)

capt. fab,

i have assembled my rear disc brake kit(d-52 style) and noticed the outer pad is dragging on the rotor hat. is this normal, or should i be concerned? looking at your post of the installed pads it looks like yours are touching as well. is this going to create a singing noise or a vibration in the braking system? thanks again.

Originally Posted by SBTork (Post 4327349)

These look awesome and I will be getting a set in the future. I just want to make sure of one thing. I can use my stock master cylinder and just add an adjustable proportioning valve and they should work fine, correct?

Originally Posted by Captkaos (Post 4340500)

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Originally Posted by shiner2001 (Post 4391377)

Anyone ever come up with any more e-brake solutions other than the Caddy calipers?

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 4393222)

I've been looking into the possibility of adding another caliper to the assembly that is mechanically operated.

Originally Posted by Greywolf200 (Post 4449029)

Greetings Captain,

Is there any problem with redrilling the disc to retain the 6 bolt pattern? I want to keep my truck pattern on my '70.

Thanks,

Originally Posted by Greywolf200 (Post 4449088)

I just ran across an article that said that the rear disc for a 14 bolt diff has the ebrake and the same fit as the Eldorado. Do you know anything about this?

Thanks'

Originally Posted by 54Caddy (Post 4479596)

captinfab, i plan on ordering your brackes soon and will be using the wilwood calipers on all four corners. I am going to be running 15x6 stock steel wheels. Will they clear the calipers with no rubbing issues??

Originally Posted by Greywolf200 (Post 4481333)

Hello Captain,

I did a little brousing and it looks like a '96 K1500 6 bolt rotor will work with your set up if you make the spacer 5/8" thinner.

Originally Posted by smashingchuck (Post 4531777)

so is the application on the rotors for the front or rear???

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 3929773)

Here are a few pics of the OEM D52 calipers. These are available in two different piston sizes. The JD5/JB5 calipers have a 2 15/16" diameter piston and the JD7/JB7 calipers have a 3 5/32" diameter piston. If you need a E-brake these can be found under the application of rear calipers for the '76-'78 Cadillac Eldorado. The A1 Cardone part numbers for these are 16-4116 and 16-4117. Those are loaded calipers.

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series (Post 4551101)

that right there is what i want on my truck the 76 78 eddorado calipers with e brake cables so i need these brackets in order to fit the caddilac calipers right? once agian rewally sorry for how man questions i am askin

Originally Posted by Speedy1967 (Post 4643586)

Can you please send a paypal invoice to fanceeeface@ yahoo dot com for the D52 rear brackets? Thanks!