88-98 CK1500 10 bolt Rear Disc Conversion
06-15-2012, 07:38 PM
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88-98 CK1500 10 bolt Rear Disc Conversion
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I have a 1989 K1500, 8.5in corp 10 bolt, from factory the brakes were garbage and I have since put the 2500 front calipers on up front, hydroboost, and years ago a rear disc conversion- this kit takes 1988 light duty front rotors and the D154 GM caliper, cheap and from many years of cars, currently using 1994 S10 calipers. I never could get Eldorado calipers to work properly so I have a transfer case mounted driveline safety brake. Anyway, from day one the pass side wasn't square, I suppose since the bracket is a two piece welded unit- the welding may have warped it- I don't know, I do know that the pads wear into wedges- sure I could take a sledge to it.....
So I've been looking around and have seen some high dollar kits and ran across John here and his kits look to be high quality, BUT he only makes them for 67-87 GM trucks, as per his email below I'm looking for some interest in a reasonably price kit- I've also been looking at Wilwood D154 replacements and dual piston calipers, aluminum and SS pistons- not a bad price too, but I have in mind 98-04 S10 front dual piston caliper, should be easy to find cheap and powerful, see what he comes up with. At this time, any caliper with a integral parking brake would probably too light for a truck app.
Here's a sample of his work- you can check out his other products.
D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network
Hello Dave
I would be willing to develop something for the '88-'98 differentials if there was enough solid interest. However I would not be able to do anything on this for about 6 weeks. I have just entirely too much work right now. If I could get 4 or 5 commitments on rear disc brake brackets that would be sufficient for me to put the time into development.
Thanks
John
John Wastweet captainfab454@hotmail.com
I have a 1989 K1500, 8.5in corp 10 bolt, from factory the brakes were garbage and I have since put the 2500 front calipers on up front, hydroboost, and years ago a rear disc conversion- this kit takes 1988 light duty front rotors and the D154 GM caliper, cheap and from many years of cars, currently using 1994 S10 calipers. I never could get Eldorado calipers to work properly so I have a transfer case mounted driveline safety brake. Anyway, from day one the pass side wasn't square, I suppose since the bracket is a two piece welded unit- the welding may have warped it- I don't know, I do know that the pads wear into wedges- sure I could take a sledge to it.....
So I've been looking around and have seen some high dollar kits and ran across John here and his kits look to be high quality, BUT he only makes them for 67-87 GM trucks, as per his email below I'm looking for some interest in a reasonably price kit- I've also been looking at Wilwood D154 replacements and dual piston calipers, aluminum and SS pistons- not a bad price too, but I have in mind 98-04 S10 front dual piston caliper, should be easy to find cheap and powerful, see what he comes up with. At this time, any caliper with a integral parking brake would probably too light for a truck app.
Here's a sample of his work- you can check out his other products.
D52 Caliper Rear Disc Brake Brackets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network
Hello Dave
I would be willing to develop something for the '88-'98 differentials if there was enough solid interest. However I would not be able to do anything on this for about 6 weeks. I have just entirely too much work right now. If I could get 4 or 5 commitments on rear disc brake brackets that would be sufficient for me to put the time into development.
Thanks
John
John Wastweet captainfab454@hotmail.com
06-17-2012, 09:38 PM
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You are looking for people just interested in the brackets?? If you can get an idea of what they will look like and what they will fit I might be interested. Rear disc swap on my Tahoe has been on the list for a while.
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Go to this site and research 'captfab' does nice work but I haven't seen a website of a good list of his current offereings. I'm looking for people who are interested in just the brackets- he does older chev body styles and needs a min number to prototype for the 88-98 style. Like my post says- I'm already set up but have been struggling with a defective bracket- his workmanship and feedback seem pretty good. I'm more interested in performance than looks and will be open to any calliper that does the job well.
Go to this site and research 'captfab' does nice work but I haven't seen a website of a good list of his current offereings. I'm looking for people who are interested in just the brackets- he does older chev body styles and needs a min number to prototype for the 88-98 style. Like my post says- I'm already set up but have been struggling with a defective bracket- his workmanship and feedback seem pretty good. I'm more interested in performance than looks and will be open to any calliper that does the job well.
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Have you seen these?
GM Rear Disc Brake Conversion 2WD C1500, Hi-Perf,Ebrake | eBay
Been looking at these.
GM Rear Disc Brake Conversion 2WD C1500, Hi-Perf,Ebrake | eBay
Been looking at these.
