The other day someone asked me in another thread to share pictures of the late model F-body rear disc brakes I've installed on my 12-bolt. The rear isn't complete yet but here are a couple of photos of the caliper install. The kit is well made and installed without any problems. I still have to run the brake lines and install the axles so I can install the rotors but those items should be pretty easy and straightforward.

http://heartland.chevelles.net/RCstorage/rearcaliper1.jpg

http://heartland.chevelles.net/RCstorage/rearcaliper2.jpg

chrome shocks?

Originally posted by baddbob71:
chrome shocks? And your point is....? ;)

They are Carrera semi-race shocks, the best I've ever had. I've run them on the coupe for 20 years but I'm donating them to the wagon project since the coupe got a set of reproduction spriral shocks and they fit with the concept of what I'm doing with the wagon much better than on the restored to stock coupe. Everybody's happy.

All of Carrera's shocks used to be chrome. I think they make some plain white ones now at the cheap end of their line (cheap is relative, they are still more expensive than most other top of the line shocks) but the majority of their shocks are still chromed.

i hope that when you install the axels and rotors, that the caliper has the corect travel on the pins. be sure to check it.

I had the same thought. I already measured using an old axle housing that is complete and the new rotors and it appears everything will line up fine. Once I install the axles you can bet I'll be scrutinizing it all quite closely however.

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Are those the Cadillac style rear calipers? Where did you purchase them? Where is the bleed screw located when they are mounted? What size is the rotor? Still looking into doing that set up on my 1964 Wagon.

Originally posted by Erik's 64:
Are those the Cadillac style rear calipers? Where did you purchase them? Where is the bleed screw located when they are mounted? What size is the rotor? Still looking into doing that set up on my 1964 Wagon. ***Edited, read posts below*** (I guess I really don't know what they are.)

I got the whole kit from Hinshaw's Chevelle parts. Though the kit does not include an adjustable proportioning valve which will be needed, it is otherwise a complete, ready to bolt on kit. If you have good solid existing hard brake lines on your 12-bolt they could be modified to work with this set up, other wise you can buy or make your own for just a few bucks.

The bleeder screws end up on the inside top of each caliper and should be easy to access when the axle is in the car.

No, as stated in the thread title they are late model F-body ('97-'02 Camaros and Firebirds) rear disc brake calipers. sorry Rich, those arent the late model f-body brakes.

these are 93-97 rear f-body discs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7910284600&category=33564&sspagename=WDVW

these are the 98-02 f-body rear discs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7910284736&category=33564&sspagename=WDVW

the ones you have look kinda like the late 70's (like a 79) camaro/firebird rear discs, which are almost identical to the cadillac rear disc.

Originally posted by RatONaStick:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />No, as stated in the thread title they are late model F-body ('97-'02 Camaros and Firebirds) rear disc brake calipers. sorry Rich, those arent the late model f-body brakes.

these are 93-97 rear f-body discs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7910284600&category=33564&sspagename=WDVW

these are the 98-02 f-body rear discs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7910284736&category=33564&sspagename=WDVW

the ones you have look kinda like the late 70's (like a 79) camaro/firebird rear discs, which are almost identical to the cadillac rear disc. </font>[/QUOTE]I stand corrected! I was told they were late model F-body stuff and I just assumed that was the case. We all know what happens when we "assume"..... smile.gif

Anyone know how I can go about definitively identifying these calipers so I know what to order in the future if I need to replace the calipers, pads and/or rotors? The boxes everything came in were pretty generic with no part numbers on them. The parts all seemed to be new, not rebuilt, parts. The rotors are vented, not solid. I'm not sure of the diameter off the top of my head but they look to be in the 10 or 11 inch range. The rotors are quite large, larger than the rotors appear to be in the photos of the two ebay auctions referenced above.

I'll measure them tonight and post the info.

I did test fit the rotor on a spare 12-bolt axle I had lying around and they slipped right on. They should not require any modifications to the rotors or axles to get them to fit as I've heard is required with some systems.

We all know what happens when we "assume" ;) sure do, happens to the best of us.

im willing to bet those are either cadillac or late 70's early 80's camaro/firebird calipers. an 80 Trans am and 80 cadillac seville take the same rear pad, the D154.

take a look at this product description of the MKD154, its the same as the d154 but semi metallic.

http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=WEA&MfrPartNumber=MKD154&PartType=220&PTSet=A

What year Cadillac Seville would be correct? Like I said, I want to document this in my project book so I know what to get if anything needs to be replaced in the future.

The rotors are 11 inches in diameter. That's kind of overkill since my fronts are also 11's!

Here are a few photos:

http://heartland.chevelles.net/RCstorage/rotor1.jpg

http://heartland.chevelles.net/RCstorage/rotor2.jpg

I know for a fact that 78 and 79 seville rear disc set ups work. I myself am looking for a setup at the moment. What did that kit run you?

I got a great discount with a large order so it's hard to say exactly. Call James at Hinshaws Chevelle parts for a quote. The kit is listed at $725.50 in his catalog but I was told that is a misprint (the price should be much lower).

i have done the same thing with only junkyard parts. had to turn down the axles a little. whole thing costs me $125. only thing missing is brake cables. rich, does the company you got them from offer replacement cables? if so any info to contact them.

thanks chris

Originally posted by deck6972:
rich, does the company you got them from offer replacement cables? if so any info to contact them.

thanks chris I've no idea. Contact James at Hinshaws Chevelle parts and ask.

What year Cadillac Seville would be correct? Like I said, I want to document this in my project book so I know what to get if anything needs to be replaced in the future. Rich

should be 1980 Cadillac Seville or 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, they both take the same pad.

did you look at that link to the MKD154 pad? it has a drawing and some measurements for the pad you may be able to use to identify them.

if the 154 pad isnt it (im almost positive it is) you can take your pads to a good parts store and they will have a catalog that has pictures and dimensions for all of their pad numbers. you should be able to identify them as long as its not some custom deal. which its not, that caliper is a gm caliper for sure.

everything looks real nice, good luck!