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Alvin · 12-17-2007, 07:43 PM

Frizzle, I like how the rear discs are coming together. I just bought my calipers and pads off eBay and I'm watching some rebuild kits. Those rotors oughta appear tiny behind those 22s!

Frizzle Fry · 12-17-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Those rotors oughta appear tiny behind those 22s!

I know

...but better than drums

Frizzle Fry · 12-18-2007, 08:16 AM

Got some more goodies on the way... Time to break out the 4" holesaw

...and

babyblueoval · 12-18-2007, 08:31 AM

Friz,

Who's headers are those? They look very nice.

Are you running a LS series engine?

Rokcrln · 12-18-2007, 08:32 AM

Nice! Who makes the kit and is it SS or alum coated?

Kevin
LFD inc.

Frizzle Fry · 12-18-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by babyblueoval

Friz,

Who's headers are those? They look very nice.

Are you running a LS series engine?

Patriot Clippster Big Block

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Nice! Who makes the kit and is it SS or alum coated?

Kevin
LFD inc.

Flowmaster Aluminized

gringoloco · 12-18-2007, 11:23 AM

Those Flowmaster pipe kits are nice. They will, however, leave you wanting an extra set of 45* bends since they are designed for longtubes...

Frizzle Fry · 12-18-2007, 11:37 AM

All the rear brake parts are ready to go. I have have all new bearings front and rear ready to go in. Pads will be here Monday and the ebrake cables sometime this week.

But there's always some kind of set-back... One of my calipers was sent with the wrong bracket. First two show the incorrect bracket (Corvette) and the third is the Camaro bracket:

Frizzle Fry · 12-18-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Those Flowmaster pipe kits are nice. They will, however, leave you wanting an extra set of 45* bends since they are designed for longtubes...

Well, since I probably won't go over the rear axle I should be ok.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-19-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

All the rear brake parts are ready to go. I have have all new bearings front and rear ready to go in. Pads will be here Monday and the ebrake cables sometime this week.
But there's always some kind of set-back... One of my calipers was sent with the wrong bracket. First two show the incorrect bracket (Corvette) and the third is the Camaro bracket:

I WAS perfectly content with my OEM drum setup. You just had to post pictures of those didn't ya.........

. That's pretty sweet......

This board creates such a conundrum. I find one thread that helps me get stuff done faster and more efficient and then I find another that makes me want to take 3 steps backwards........

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babyblueoval · 12-19-2007, 05:17 PM

OK, I've got some more questions on your brakes.

Am I reading correctly that the rear brakes are from a camaro?
What year range and what is required to make them work - besides the brackets? Anything? Do they need to be modified to fit a truck 12bolt?

Are you running the 5x4.75 bolt pattern or are you staying with the 5x5?
I'm going to be running C4 stuff on the front of mine and am trying to figure out what to use to get the same pattern on the rear.

Where do "Glock's" brackets come from?
I'm familiar with the firearm but not brake brackets.

Sorry for all the questions but this sounds like a good way to go and I have easy access to camaro parts.

smbrouss70 · 12-19-2007, 05:24 PM

Glock is the board member that makes the brackets.

babyblueoval · 12-19-2007, 05:44 PM

I was wondering if that's who that was.

I'm guessing there is a thread on the brakes somewhere?
I'll look around for it.

Thanks

babyblueoval · 12-19-2007, 05:56 PM

OK, I found the thread but no more brackets.....

Frizzle Fry · 12-19-2007, 06:37 PM

I think he's planning to make another run of them. He also makes brackets to run caprice/impala calipers. I went with the camaro's to retain a functional e-brake.

Frizzle Fry · 12-19-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I WAS perfectly content with my OEM drum setup. You just had to post pictures of those didn't ya.........

. That's pretty sweet......

This board creates such a conundrum. I find one thread that helps me get stuff done faster and more efficient and then I find another that makes me want to take 3 steps backwards........

must have more willpower
must have more willpower
must have more willpower
must have more willpower
must have more willpower
must have more willpower
must have more willpower

I'm with ya man. I would never have cut a vehicle in half if it weren't for this

board...

gringoloco · 12-19-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I'm with ya man. I would never have cut a vehicle in half if it weren't for this

board...

Me2...

Rokcrln · 12-19-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I'm with ya man. I would never have cut a vehicle in half if it weren't for this

board...

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Me2...

Now you guys give this board way too much credit! I have been cutting vehicals for years! This board just gives us someone to share it with

First victam 63 VW bug age 14

and it has gotten worse with every killing since. Every now and then you save one and it makes it all worth it! Because then you can cut it again!!!
Kevin
LFD Inc.

LOW DOUGH · 12-19-2007, 08:03 PM

This is going to be a very nice ride!

This board is great

babyblueoval · 12-20-2007, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I think he's planning to make another run of them. He also makes brackets to run caprice/impala calipers. I went with the camaro's to retain a functional e-brake.

Yeah, I definitely want the e-brake. This is gonna be my daily.
I pm'd him so I'm on the new waiting list.

Thanks

Frizzle Fry · 12-20-2007, 06:43 PM

Hey Kevin I started out with a 67 Bug. Rolled it before I even had my license...

I was asked about a parts list for my rear discs. Here it is:

Glock's Brackets
CPP Disc/Disc Prop valve
Summit Extreme Performance 94-96 Impala/Caprice Rear Rotors (+ front to match)
Rebuilt 93-97 Camaro Rear Calipers (eBay)
All new wheel bearings and seals (front/rear) from NAPA (not required but while I'm in there...)
Cables (need one right and one left)
and I went with these ceramic pads

Frizzle Fry · 12-20-2007, 07:41 PM

Mocked up the rear brakes with the calipers swapped side/side and facing forward instead of toward the rear. I think I'll run them this way. Just looks better IMO and may have minuscule performance advantage over hanging them off the rear of the axle. after the pics I pulled it apart and POR-15'd the axle tubes:

See, that's the way they should go. Front calipers toward rear and rear calipers toward front

:

babyblueoval · 12-21-2007, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

See, that's the way they should go. Front calipers toward rear and rear calipers toward front

:

Makes sense to me. I'll prolly do the same.

Alvin · 12-21-2007, 04:06 AM

Looks good! I also agree about running the calipers towards the front.

I can't wait for my calipers to show up.

Britain Smith · 12-21-2007, 10:25 AM

FYI, some calipers are built to go a certain way to maintain proper pad wear. I know that front calipers on my 914 have the pistons notched so that the pads sit slightly angled.

-Britain

12-17-2007, 07:43 PM	#526
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Frizzle, I like how the rear discs are coming together. I just bought my calipers and pads off eBay and I'm watching some rebuild kits. Those rotors oughta appear tiny behind those 22s! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

12-18-2007, 08:16 AM	#528
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Got some more goodies on the way... Time to break out the 4" holesaw ...and

12-18-2007, 08:31 AM	#529
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Friz, Who's headers are those? They look very nice. Are you running a LS series engine? __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

12-18-2007, 08:32 AM	#530
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Nice! Who makes the kit and is it SS or alum coated? Kevin LFD inc.

12-18-2007, 11:23 AM	#532
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Those Flowmaster pipe kits are nice. They will, however, leave you wanting an extra set of 45* bends since they are designed for longtubes... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-18-2007, 11:37 AM	#533
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project All the rear brake parts are ready to go. I have have all new bearings front and rear ready to go in. Pads will be here Monday and the ebrake cables sometime this week. But there's always some kind of set-back... One of my calipers was sent with the wrong bracket. First two show the incorrect bracket (Corvette) and the third is the Camaro bracket:

12-19-2007, 05:17 PM	#536
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project OK, I've got some more questions on your brakes. Am I reading correctly that the rear brakes are from a camaro? What year range and what is required to make them work - besides the brackets? Anything? Do they need to be modified to fit a truck 12bolt? Are you running the 5x4.75 bolt pattern or are you staying with the 5x5? I'm going to be running C4 stuff on the front of mine and am trying to figure out what to use to get the same pattern on the rear. Where do "Glock's" brackets come from? I'm familiar with the firearm but not brake brackets. Sorry for all the questions but this sounds like a good way to go and I have easy access to camaro parts. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

12-19-2007, 05:24 PM	#537
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Glock is the board member that makes the brackets. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

12-19-2007, 05:44 PM	#538
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I was wondering if that's who that was. I'm guessing there is a thread on the brakes somewhere? I'll look around for it. Thanks __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

12-19-2007, 05:56 PM	#539
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project OK, I found the thread but no more brackets..... __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

12-19-2007, 06:37 PM	#540
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I think he's planning to make another run of them. He also makes brackets to run caprice/impala calipers. I went with the camaro's to retain a functional e-brake.

12-19-2007, 08:03 PM	#544
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project This is going to be a very nice ride! This board is great

12-20-2007, 06:43 PM	#546
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Hey Kevin I started out with a 67 Bug. Rolled it before I even had my license... I was asked about a parts list for my rear discs. Here it is: Glock's Brackets CPP Disc/Disc Prop valve Summit Extreme Performance 94-96 Impala/Caprice Rear Rotors (+ front to match) Rebuilt 93-97 Camaro Rear Calipers (eBay) All new wheel bearings and seals (front/rear) from NAPA (not required but while I'm in there...) Cables (need one right and one left) and I went with these ceramic pads Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-21-2007 at 06:49 AM.

12-20-2007, 07:41 PM	#547
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Mocked up the rear brakes with the calipers swapped side/side and facing forward instead of toward the rear. I think I'll run them this way. Just looks better IMO and may have minuscule performance advantage over hanging them off the rear of the axle. after the pics I pulled it apart and POR-15'd the axle tubes: See, that's the way they should go. Front calipers toward rear and rear calipers toward front: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 12-20-2007 at 07:48 PM.

12-21-2007, 04:06 AM	#549
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looks good! I also agree about running the calipers towards the front. I can't wait for my calipers to show up. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.



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12-21-2007, 10:25 AM	#550
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project FYI, some calipers are built to go a certain way to maintain proper pad wear. I know that front calipers on my 914 have the pistons notched so that the pads sit slightly angled. -Britain

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