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Captainfab 04-15-2009 10:58 PM

Impala SS Rear Disc Brake Brackets
 
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Here is my latest design of the Impala SS rear disc brake brackets. These are laser cut out of 1/4" with 1/4" spacers stitch welded on and then tapped M12 x 1.25 for the caliper cage attachment bolts. These brackets will bolt onto the truck 12 bolt rear differentials from '64-'82 and the 10 bolt truck differentials from '79-'87. The price on these is $115.00 plus a flat rate shipping of $9.20. This pricing is always current and up to date. PayPal is preferred, but I will also accept money orders. The package includes one pair of brackets plus grade 8 fasteners to attach the brackets to the axle tube flange and the metric bolts to attach the caliper cages to the brackets. This setup is for the 5 x 5 bolt pattern.

If you would like a set, post in this thread, send me a PM or send an email to captainfab454@hotmail.com, and I will give you the ordering and payment instructions and current lead time.

joe231 04-15-2009 11:05 PM

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Another nice product :metal:
What did the impalas use for e-brakes?
will the impala rotor fit the axle with out any modification?

Captainfab 04-16-2009 12:47 AM

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The Impala e-brake was a shoe setup inside the rotor which would be a little difficult to adapt to a 12 bolt truck diff. The Impala rotor fits over the axle flange with nothing more than slightly opening up the center hole to slide over the step on the axle flange. A die grinder and a flap drum will do it is 5 minutes or less.

badboy007 04-16-2009 07:54 AM

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I'll take a set. Paypal on the way.

kamikazekyle05 04-16-2009 02:44 PM

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Do you use the truck rotor or impala rotor?

STOCKISH 04-16-2009 05:18 PM

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Uses Impala SS or Caprice/Roadmaster rear rotors.

Captainfab 04-16-2009 10:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by badboy007 (Post 3260222)
I'll take a set. Paypal on the way.

I haven't received it yet.....as soon as I do I will send a set out to you. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne (Post 3260975)
Uses Impala SS or Caprice/Roadmaster rear rotors.

Thanks for replying Josh. I see you got yours today, have you put them on yet?

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Originally Posted by kamikazekyle05 (Post 3260731)
Do you use the truck rotor or impala rotor?

I'm not aware of any 5 X 5 truck rotors that would work on the rear.

STOCKISH 04-17-2009 10:40 AM

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They're on there buddy. Fit and quality is perfect. Couldn't ask for a better product or better service. Thank you.

Captainfab 04-17-2009 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne (Post 3262463)
They're on there buddy. Fit and quality is perfect. Couldn't ask for a better product or better service. Thank you.


Thanks for the compliment Josh.....and for the purchase too :D

yellowGT 04-18-2009 01:24 AM

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If you have spares put me down for a set. Do you have the part numbers for the brake set-up?

yellowGT 04-18-2009 01:30 AM

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hey cap... do you also make them for the ten bolt rearends?

yellowGT 04-18-2009 01:53 AM

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payment sent. Cant wait to see how this app. fits and look on my truck. My brother might want a set too so Ill let you know.

Captainfab 04-18-2009 11:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowGT (Post 3263879)
hey cap... do you also make them for the ten bolt rearends?

What year of 10 bolt? Are you referring to a 8.5 truck 10 bolt? If so I'm pretty sure the ddistance from the axle tube flange to the axle flange is the same as a 12 bolt. So they should work but I would need to verify that, unless someone here can.



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Originally Posted by yellowGT (Post 3263875)
If you have spares put me down for a set. Do you have the part numbers for the brake set-up?

I'm working on putting together a list of parts and part numbers. You basically need rotors, calipers, factory caliper brackets, pads, and hoses for a '95 Impala SS. You will also need a brake line adapter to go from metric to SAE.

SCOTI 04-23-2009 08:35 PM

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What do you recommend for the prop valve when adding the Impala rear discs?

Captainfab 04-23-2009 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 3274872)
What do you recommend for the prop valve when adding the Impala rear discs?

Well not having completed an install myself, I can't make a recommendation from experience. However I do like the tuneability of having an adjustable valve on the rear line. There seems to be a few different combinations that work for those that are running 4 wheel discs. Some have good luck with the disc/drum prop valve and an adjustable for the rear. Some switch to a specific disc/disc prop valve with good results. And others use only an adjustable valve for the rear. I believe that the different bore sizes of master cylinders as well as the piston size of the calipers used plays a role in what works as valving in a given brake system.

With that said,as for the Impala rear brake conversion, I think I might recommend seriously looking at the components that GM used on the Impala for a start. Although the weight bias of a pickup is likely to be a bit different than an Impala. Also the weight bias from one pickup to another will be different in how the truck was built. This is mainly why I believe an adjustable proportion valve is beneficial to the brake system.

BTW Scot, how did that booster bracket work out for you?

SCOTI 04-24-2009 12:00 AM

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It looks great . . ... sitting on a shelf full of parts (Vette MC, Malibu booster, Porterbuilt Dropmember, 350/700R4, van tilt, blah, blah. blah.... Also should have a couple of steelies on the way :cool: .

The parts are waiting to come together but I've gotten behind on building the frame for my retroRod project so everything else is delayed as well. Should make for a busy summer. There will be a thread w/details soon.

chas350 05-03-2009 09:15 AM

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Hello Captinfab,
what did the impala use for an e-brake?
is everyone using a rear disc with out an e-brake?
chas

Captainfab 05-03-2009 11:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chas350 (Post 3290797)
Hello Captinfab,
what did the impala use for an e-brake?
is everyone using a rear disc with out an e-brake?
chas

The Impala SS used a shoe setup inside the rotor for an e-brake. So using These brackets on your truck won't give you an e-brake. If you need to have an e-brake, you'll have to buy the Camaro caliper brackets that glock35ipsc is making. Thanks for inquiring.

Dahawk 05-07-2009 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 3292051)
The Impala SS used a shoe setup inside the rotor for an e-brake. So using These brackets on your truck won't give you an e-brake. If you need to have an e-brake, you'll have to buy the Camaro caliper brackets that glock35ipsc is making. Thanks for inquiring.

What front set up matches the ss caliper?

Captainfab 05-07-2009 11:38 PM

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[quote=Dahawk;3299044]
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 3292051)
The Impala SS used a shoe setup inside the rotor for an e-brake. So using These brackets on your truck won't give you an e-brake. If you need to have an e-brake, you'll have to buy the Camaro caliper brackets that glock35ipsc is making. Thanks for inquiring.[/QUO

What front set up matches the ss caliper?

The Camaro or Impala's front calipers would match, but I don't know how you would mount them to the spindles on your truck. The biggest issue would be the thicker rotor on the trucks. The aftermarket might be the option for that. I'll have to do some looking and see if there is an OEM caliper that would work.

Captainfab 06-24-2009 10:34 PM

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I have one set of these brackets left......I'll throw in a pair of Metric to SAE line adapters for free with this last set.

Outlaw72 06-30-2009 03:41 PM

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Capt....please check your PM's as I am interested.

I'm also curious to know what the diameter of the impala rotor is? Can you get me a measurement from the center of the axle to the highest point on the caliper? My wheel has a 7 inch backspacing so fitment is going to be close depending on the dimensions. Thanks in advance

61superman 06-30-2009 04:32 PM

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r there any left i would like a set please send me an invoice
adsendejo@comcast.net
thanks

Captainfab 06-30-2009 11:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw72 (Post 3388503)
Capt....please check your PM's as I am interested.

I'm also curious to know what the diameter of the impala rotor is? Can you get me a measurement from the center of the axle to the highest point on the caliper? My wheel has a 7 inch backspacing so fitment is going to be close depending on the dimensions. Thanks in advance

PM sent, I'll let you know in the morning. Thanks

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Originally Posted by 61superman (Post 3388585)
r there any left i would like a set please send me an invoice
adsendejo@comcast.net
thanks

Right now I only have one set left and Outlaw72 gets first dibs, so if this setup won't work for him, you're next in line. If I could get 2 or 3 more sets sold, I'd make some more.

61superman 07-01-2009 03:44 AM

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hey captinfab
just so you know i would like to buy two sets thats not a problem. let me know either way


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