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11-14-2016, 12:11 PM
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Airport Bum
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Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas
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Aluminum brake calipers
Will these gain us any clearance over the single piston OEM?
I'm thinking so, but wondering if anyone has actual experience. I bet they look pretty too. https://www.brotherstrucks.com/71-87...tinfo/DPC7187/
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11-16-2016, 01:01 PM
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Re: Aluminum brake calipers
No one using them?
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11-17-2016, 02:37 AM
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Re: Aluminum brake calipers
Most run the wilwood d52 dual piston which is close to that.Or they go full big brake kits.
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11-17-2016, 09:07 AM
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Re: Aluminum brake calipers
I would look for some reviews on them. I'm a little worried about the 2-piece design. If you're only going for looks, they may be ok. If you're after performance, go with a trusted name like Wilwood or Baer. Also, don't underestimate the stock calipers. The only caliper on the market to match the clamping force of a stock D52 truck caliper are the 6 piston Wilwood and Baer units.
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11-17-2016, 03:31 PM
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Re: Aluminum brake calipers
What does a D52 caliper come off of?
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11-17-2016, 07:56 PM
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Re: Aluminum brake calipers
Pretty much every GM car and truck from 68-mid 90s. The 71-87 1/2 ton trucks have D52 calipers with a 2 15/16" piston. The 3/4 and 1 ton trucks had a larger 3 1/8"(or somewhere close to that) piston.
Wilwood offers a dual piston caliper that has the same dimensions as a standard D52.
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