Rear Disc Brake Swap for 10" drum trucks for $160

[Marcos]

So after days of reading and reading part numbers and what works and doesn't work. I made this list to see if it can benefit anyone.

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To use the chevette brake lines you need to file off a little material, took 5 minutes per. Cover port with tape.

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Step bit made quick work of enlarging the holes to 5/8", took 5 minutes each rotor.

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Removed backing plate but grinder and cutoff wheel.

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Modifying Caliper bracket to go over a lip the axle flange has so that it would sit flush, longest process of it all. 15-20 minutes per.

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Mocked up

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Final weld

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Paint

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Brake line connected, straight forward.

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Finished Product

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[Marcos]

Forgot to add that this has no ebrake, after my traditional bodydrop I lost it.

 

[ccreddell]

Another take on this-with e-brake.

http://www.cruizers.org/reardisc.html

 

[scottx]

Nice man. I'd love to do this soon.

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[jonnyukon]

Very nice swap for the cheap!


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[mrnapolean1]

How to hook up the parking brake cable?
Its required for Texas State Inspection.

 

[sewlow]

How to hook up the parking brake cable?
Its required for Texas State Inspection.

See post #2.

 

[slick96]

Tagged for later

 

[skylark]

Early 80's Eldorado's rear calipers have the parking brake and have been used with success.

 

[Marcos]

Just to add, yes, caddy calipers can be used, you use your existing brake cable but have to make a spacer.

Also, update after a couple weeks of driving these brakes work great!