CALIPERS WITH EBRAKE??
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CALIPERS WITH EBRAKE??
I know the 76-78 El Dorado calipers bolt on, but the ebrake aspect of those is terrible. Does anyone know if Wilwood or other manufacturer makes a good rear caliper for a dana 60, using the Chevy rotor and mount, that will supply a decent ebrake?
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From: Sandy Eggo
you'd think someone would have by now, but there is not. I don't think Wilwood makes any combo calipers suitable for a 3/4+ ton truck. you might be able to get fancy with parts from a 97+ 3/4+ E-Series vans though...they ran disc rear's with 8x6.5" bolt patterns with D60s. might not be able to clear 16" wheel due to rotor and caliper size, and the backing plate to spindle measurement is most likely different from what your drum setup currently is.
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Are your Chevy mounts the kinds with studs in them? Wilwood's Combination P-Brake Calipers have what you're looking for, if so.
If not...maybe they also make a more traditional style? I gave up looking several years ago before these were out and just went with a caliper on the transfer case.
You could always just swap to a newer Dana 60 that came with parking brakes and probably spend less than you would on one of those Wilwood units.
If not...maybe they also make a more traditional style? I gave up looking several years ago before these were out and just went with a caliper on the transfer case.
You could always just swap to a newer Dana 60 that came with parking brakes and probably spend less than you would on one of those Wilwood units.
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A few companies make them; mine is from High Angle Driveline. They work pretty well. I'm 99% certain the caliper is just a generic one from a golf cart or something like that, but I have a hell of a time finding who makes it. Or...rather, who sells it. Seems to me that the Hayes 2510M listed here is the same thing, but I can't find a place to buy it.
Here is a link to a guy who made his own cheaply.
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