ya ho thanks Dave for the info much appreaciated Ken D. 72 HeavyChevy
- Original Message -
From: Dave Studly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 3:38 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Brakes from '85 Caprice (was: Fw: Why leave
thelist?)
Yes, it will fit, but the Caprice is a B-body and the spindle is taller.
It
will physically bolt in, but you'll probably have a tough time getting the
alignment right. The aftermarket upper A-arms from Global West, Hotchkis
and others correct this problem. I think you'll need different tie-rod
ends
for the different spindle. In my spreadsheet of part numbers that I kept
when I did my conversion, I show a Moog 681N inner tie-rod and a Moog
2033RL
outer tie-rod.
You might want to pay close attention to the bolt pattern on that Caprice.
It might be the larger (5x5 vs 5 x 4 3/4) bolt pattern which means you'll
need adapters for different rotors. If the Caprice has 12 rotors, NAPA #
85994 worked for me. ('90 Camaro with 1LE brake option -- gives the proper
5
x 4 3/4 bolt pattern).
The spindles are the only hard part to get, everything else can be bought
at
the parts store. I got my spindles at the boneyard for $50 and used all
new
calipers, rotors, pads, everything. If you're comfortable with the
condition of the rest of the parts on the Caprice, you have a good deal
there.
Upgrading from drums to the 12 Caprice brakes on my '70 was the most
worthwhile upgrade I've done in the 14 years I've had my car. Really.
-Dave
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of suprsprt72
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 2:58 PM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
New subject old tpoic lol, anyone know if the front disc brake set up
from
a 1985 Caprice 2dr.coupe will fit or direct bolt up to my 72 HeavyChevy
Chevelle 2dr. coupe? any help on this is appreaciated i can get it for
75.00 if i want it includes everything Thanks Ken D.
- Original Message -
From: Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/SCBS [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 2:49 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
And that's a problem, why?
SARGE
-Original Message-
From: Chevelle Gearheads [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 10:24 AM
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
But we'd all be alcoholics in no time then ,-)
-Pelle
- Original Message -
From: Fruhauf Kerry A SSgt 3 CS/SCBS [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: The Chevelle Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 8:15 PM
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
I'm with ya on this one buddy! I love reading the going's on in each
of your garages. I wish I could hang out and drink a beer with each
and everyone of you! I also wish some of ya'll lived closer to
Anchorage, so
I
could have ya's over to my garage, to help me work on my Chevelle!
;-)
SARGE
-Original Message-
From: Chevelle Gearheads [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 10:11 AM
To: Chevelle Mailing List
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Fw: Why leave the list?
I salute you boys girls!
I will never leave this list!
It's the perfect garage buddy mix!
Sometimes we talk about ex gf's or bf's sometimes it's the latest
cooler, shocks or whatever!
I just love being a part of this mix!
Best regards
Pelle Andersson
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http://hem.bredband.net/gearheads/
