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What choices do I have besides the TSM (Caddy)or Caddy calipers?
I wonder if running the ebrake cable through a couple of pulleys on either side would add torque/force, the way a compound bow works, to the piston, thereby clamping harder the pads to the rotor, with the Caddy calipers.
I haven't done a disc brake conversion... but I did look at it.
Wilwood makes a combination caliper that would be worth taking a look at. Also they have dedicated mechanical calipers which you could mount as parking brake - might get away with only one side.
Your idea on the pulleys is an interesting one. I think you would have an issue getting enough travel out of the parking brake pedal to make it work though.
What choices do I have besides the TSM (Caddy)or Caddy calipers?
I wonder if running the ebrake cable through a couple of pulleys on either side would add torque/force, the way a compound bow works, to the piston, thereby clamping harder the pads to the rotor, with the Caddy calipers.
I know about the inline locks.
I tried the line locks with my front F-250 calipers. Never could get it to really hold big 37" tires.. Kinda a waste for me. Plus it wasn't the safest option..
I would avoid these calipers to be honest. After countless hours of research, I came to the conclusion that it's not worth it.
So many countless threads saying "it works great" without pictures, any follow-up, nothing...
If you do end up doing this conversion, post up a detailed thread with lots of pictures and lots of info.
Nobody else has really been able to do that yet it seems.
I just spent 1 hour reading all sorts of bad reviews on the caddy caliper e-brake option.. I think now I will skip this and just go for the transfer case brake option. I have been running the non-ebrake calipers for years, but I have also gone with an e-brake.. Also, see my photo.. as you can see, my caliper are up high, so brake cables would be a mess..
The gear reduction force advantage allows some powerful e-brake power when stopping at the t-case.
I just spent 1 hour reading all sorts of bad reviews on the caddy caliper e-brake option..
Were most of them written by me? LOL.
I wish I would have bought the caddy calipers, installed them, and then wrote up a massive review on them to help prevent others from going down that road.
Having to adjust your e-brake cables every X kms just seems like a chore nobody should ever have to do.
Originally Posted by highway90
I think now I will skip this and just go for the transfer case brake option. I have been running the non-ebrake calipers for years, but I have also gone with an e-brake.. Also, see my photo.. as you can see, my caliper are up high, so brake cables would be a mess..
The gear reduction force advantage allows some powerful e-brake power when stopping at the t-case.
Post a detailed write-up!!!
My caliper upgrade is the exact same. High mount on the rear side.
Unless you live in the mountains or tow a lot, e-brakes aren't really needed (except for you US guys who have inspections to license).
Careful with the t-case brake tho too. One good kick/bump of the t-case shifter (N) and you'll see your rig roll down a hill in short order.
I have a Tcase mounted driveline E brake on my '97 F-Superduty Quigley....................Quigley welded the mount on to the TC housing to utilize the OEM
F-Superduty park brake......it works good.....
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