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JW76 · 03-29-2010, 01:40 PM

One of his kits uses an 85 Camaro rear caliper Cardone #184164 same number left and right or a 85 Riviera rear caliper #184138 right and #184139 left. This is the kit is the one piece bracket

JW76 · 03-29-2010, 01:41 PM

the second picture is to show the bracket... but i believe that is the front caliper from an 85 camaro....

**lolife99** · 03-30-2010, 06:51 AM

Thanks again for doing all the legwork on this.
Looks good.

**nlped** · 03-30-2010, 09:51 AM

I just went and looked through all of my metric allen wrenches and I don't have a 9mm at all. They all seem to jump from 8 to 10mm...Nice!

This brake stuff can be a major PITA, huh? You guys are really do a great job with this though.

Hey CaptainFab, my Dad lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I'm going to be coming up there this summer to visit, so I may have to look you up and come bug you

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**Captainfab** · 03-30-2010, 11:17 PM

Yes do, just let me know when you plan on being in town. No vacation this year, so I will be around most of the time.

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Originally Posted by nlped

I just went and looked through all of my metric allen wrenches and I don't have a 9mm at all. They all seem to jump from 8 to 10mm...Nice!

This brake stuff can be a major PITA, huh? You guys are really do a great job with this though.

Hey CaptainFab, my Dad lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I'm going to be coming up there this summer to visit, so I may have to look you up and come bug you

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smashingchuck · 03-30-2010, 10:58 AM

Sweet!

Alvin · 03-30-2010, 09:00 PM

This just in from the Wilwood website:

The D52 calipers made for a 1" thick rotor will work on rotors .81-1.04" thick and 11-12" in diameter.

The D52 calipers made for a 1.25" thick rotor will work on rotors 1.19-1.28" thick and 11-12" in diameter.

Seems you were on the right track all along CaptainFab!

Info from here: http://www.wilwood.com/CaliperList.a...0Dual%20Piston

**Captainfab** · 03-30-2010, 11:21 PM

Thanks for posting this Alvin

I've been so busy with working on this new caliper bracket and my regular work that I haven't had time to search for that info.

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Originally Posted by Alvin

This just in from the Wilwood website:

The D52 calipers made for a 1" thick rotor will work on rotors .81-1.04" thick and 11-12" in diameter.

The D52 calipers made for a 1.25" thick rotor will work on rotors 1.19-1.28" thick and 11-12" in diameter.

Seems you were on the right track all along CaptainFab!

Info from here: http://www.wilwood.com/CaliperList.a...0Dual%20Piston

staggerd86c-10 · 03-31-2010, 12:29 AM

i really hope u make these brackets work it would be awesome imma start saving my money now!

smashingchuck · 03-31-2010, 01:39 PM

Guess what came in today! Now to save some more cash for some rotors that don't rust...

**Captainfab** · 03-31-2010, 11:24 PM

Oh I've already designed brackets that work. Now I'm just waiting on some costs so I can put this all together and have a final price for you guys. Should have that tomorrow evening.

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Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

i really hope u make these brackets work it would be awesome imma start saving my money now!

Those look good Chuck. Did you get just the one pair?

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Guess what came in today! Now to save some more cash for some rotors that don't rust...

smashingchuck · 04-01-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Those look good Chuck. Did you get just the one pair?

So far, yes. Funds have been a little tight. Did you want to borrow one?

**Captainfab** · 04-01-2010, 11:24 PM

I'll send you a PM Chuck......

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

So far, yes. Funds have been a little tight. Did you want to borrow one?

Unfortunately my supplier didn't get me the pricing today as hoped. He promissed me in the morning. I'll post up as soon as I know something.

suttoncurt · 04-06-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Guess what came in today! Now to save some more cash for some rotors that don't rust...

What part number did you order smashing chuck ? So i need four of the exact same d52 willwood calipers with the astro rotor and captin fab bracket? thanks

**Captainfab** · 04-09-2010, 12:33 AM

OK I got some parts today. Everything looks good as usual and fits like it should. I was a little concerned about what the cut quality was going to be like on the 1.250 thick spacer but it looks awesome. Although I guess it should considering it was cut with a 400 amp high def plasma.

I got one set all cleaned up and assembled and took some pics so you guys can see what you're buying. So far I have just used a stock D52 caliper. smashingchuck has one of his Wilwood dual piston D52's on it's way to me for a test fit. I'll be posting a thread in the Vendors marketplace this weekend officially offering these for sale. Those of you that already said you want a set, send me a PM and we can work out the details.

BossHogg69 · 04-09-2010, 12:49 AM

That looks good and plenty stout also!

crakarjax · 03-31-2010, 02:00 PM

You should update the first post with the outcome/summary of all this when you get it all installed, it would make a very good reference!

silvereagle07 · 03-31-2010, 04:17 PM

I've just read this entire thread and I'm am very intrested in how this turns out. Here's a link to a company called R1 Concepts. I was thinking of using them on my Trailblazer SS. They are used alot on the TBSS forums. Check them out.

Astro all wheel drive rotors http://www.r1concepts.com/CHEVROLET/...sDetail.htm/NA

C10 front rotors 1.25 http://www.r1concepts.com/CHEVROLET/...esultsPage.htm

87chevy.com · 04-01-2010, 12:12 AM

This is what I have cooking now... parking brake is unfinish, but planned to be included...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94&postcount=1

staggerd86c-10 · 04-01-2010, 09:15 PM

I think i rather have the d52s up front and have a matching setup in the rear, captain fab is making the ideal kit for my application, Im going more for form then function, i think it would look almost stock on the truck. Please let me know when you have the fabbed up and ready to ship out i will send out the $$$ asap.

**lolife99** · 04-02-2010, 04:30 PM

I'm interested in the brackets.
Let me know when they are ready to ship.
Thanks for all the hard work.

staggerd86c-10 · 04-02-2010, 04:34 PM

i'm interested also please let us know when you have the prototype setup so we can see what it will all look like. thanks for all the hard work in developing this for us.

**Captainfab** · 04-03-2010, 12:54 AM

Well that's two of you guys still interested, so it looks like I'll be ordering at least two sets of brackets on Monday. Thanks for the continued interest.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm interested in the brackets.
Let me know when they are ready to ship.
Thanks for all the hard work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by staggerd86c-10

i'm interested also please let us know when you have the prototype setup so we can see what it will all look like. thanks for all the hard work in developing this for us.

87chevy.com · 04-02-2010, 06:56 PM

The LS1 rotors are not as deep which could work if you redrilled the rotors... However I do not know the center register or inner diameter for the axle to mate up to.. i have no measurements...

kvn1011 · 04-02-2010, 09:12 PM

Quick question captn, would the impala caliper bracket that u offer work with the d52? I was reading this website and they offer a d52 for replacements to the B body impalas
Link. http://www.impalassforum.com/vBullet....php?p=2260867

03-29-2010, 01:41 PM	#2
JW76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Providence Rhode Island Posts: 404	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud the second picture is to show the bracket... but i believe that is the front caliper from an 85 camaro....

03-30-2010, 06:51 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,686	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Thanks again for doing all the legwork on this. Looks good. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-30-2010, 09:51 AM	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud I just went and looked through all of my metric allen wrenches and I don't have a 9mm at all. They all seem to jump from 8 to 10mm...Nice! This brake stuff can be a major PITA, huh? You guys are really do a great job with this though. Hey CaptainFab, my Dad lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I'm going to be coming up there this summer to visit, so I may have to look you up and come bug you . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-30-2010, 10:58 AM	#6
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Sweet! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-30-2010, 09:00 PM	#7
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud This just in from the Wilwood website: The D52 calipers made for a 1" thick rotor will work on rotors .81-1.04" thick and 11-12" in diameter. The D52 calipers made for a 1.25" thick rotor will work on rotors 1.19-1.28" thick and 11-12" in diameter. Seems you were on the right track all along CaptainFab! Info from here: http://www.wilwood.com/CaliperList.a...0Dual%20Piston __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

03-29-2010, 01:40 PM	#1
JW76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Providence Rhode Island Posts: 404	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud One of his kits uses an 85 Camaro rear caliper Cardone #184164 same number left and right or a 85 Riviera rear caliper #184138 right and #184139 left. This is the kit is the one piece bracket Attached Images

03-31-2010, 12:29 AM	#9
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud i really hope u make these brackets work it would be awesome imma start saving my money now!

03-31-2010, 01:39 PM	#10
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Guess what came in today! Now to save some more cash for some rotors that don't rust... Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 03-31-2010 at 01:52 PM.

04-09-2010, 12:33 AM	#15
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud OK I got some parts today. Everything looks good as usual and fits like it should. I was a little concerned about what the cut quality was going to be like on the 1.250 thick spacer but it looks awesome. Although I guess it should considering it was cut with a 400 amp high def plasma. I got one set all cleaned up and assembled and took some pics so you guys can see what you're buying. So far I have just used a stock D52 caliper. smashingchuck has one of his Wilwood dual piston D52's on it's way to me for a test fit. I'll be posting a thread in the Vendors marketplace this weekend officially offering these for sale. Those of you that already said you want a set, send me a PM and we can work out the details. Attached Images __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 04-09-2010 at 12:38 AM.

04-09-2010, 12:49 AM	#16
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud That looks good and plenty stout also! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

03-31-2010, 02:00 PM	#17
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud You should update the first post with the outcome/summary of all this when you get it all installed, it would make a very good reference! __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

03-31-2010, 04:17 PM	#18
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud I've just read this entire thread and I'm am very intrested in how this turns out. Here's a link to a company called R1 Concepts. I was thinking of using them on my Trailblazer SS. They are used alot on the TBSS forums. Check them out. Astro all wheel drive rotors http://www.r1concepts.com/CHEVROLET/...sDetail.htm/NA C10 front rotors 1.25 http://www.r1concepts.com/CHEVROLET/...esultsPage.htm __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-01-2010, 12:12 AM	#19
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,256	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud This is what I have cooking now... parking brake is unfinish, but planned to be included... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94&postcount=1 Attached Images __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

04-01-2010, 09:15 PM	#20
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud I think i rather have the d52s up front and have a matching setup in the rear, captain fab is making the ideal kit for my application, Im going more for form then function, i think it would look almost stock on the truck. Please let me know when you have the fabbed up and ready to ship out i will send out the $$$ asap.

04-02-2010, 04:30 PM	#21
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,686	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud I'm interested in the brackets. Let me know when they are ready to ship. Thanks for all the hard work. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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04-02-2010, 04:34 PM	#22
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud i'm interested also please let us know when you have the prototype setup so we can see what it will all look like. thanks for all the hard work in developing this for us.

04-02-2010, 06:56 PM	#24
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,256	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud The LS1 rotors are not as deep which could work if you redrilled the rotors... However I do not know the center register or inner diameter for the axle to mate up to.. i have no measurements... __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

04-02-2010, 09:12 PM	#25
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: My whole braking system - thinking out loud Quick question captn, would the impala caliper bracket that u offer work with the d52? I was reading this website and they offer a d52 for replacements to the B body impalas Link. http://www.impalassforum.com/vBullet....php?p=2260867

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