Impala SS Rear Disc Brake Brackets

[yellowGT]

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

[yellowGT]

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]

Originally Posted by yellowGT

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.

Originally Posted by yellowGT

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]

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

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

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]

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 .

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]

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