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| | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 27 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 27 | I bought a 57 3100, which someone previously added disc brakes to the front. Does anyone know what years, vehicle they use for calipers and pads in these conversion kits? I need to replace the calipers. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I'd take your calipers to the parts store and match them up against Camaro and Chevelle calipers from the 70's. Those seem to be the two most common sources used by the kits.
You might also google any numbers you find on the calipers. Sometimes a casting number will return a part number and description.
A third option would be ask the person you bought it from...
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 56 | Is it the stock axle or a subframe? If it's independent suspension with a subframe, I second it that they're likely Camaro, Nova, or Chevelle; very common/cheap. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 27 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 27 | Is it the stock axle or a subframe? If it's independent suspension with a subframe, I second it that they're likely Camaro, Nova, or Chevelle; very common/cheap. Stock frame. 72 camaro calipers appear to me a match to what I have. The previous owner didn't do any of the work, so I can't find out much from him. Would have to dig a little deeper. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 899 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 899 | Gray haired parts guy that can use a parts catalog, can help you out. Usually they can match your casting number on your caliper with casting numbers in the back of brake catalog.
Brian
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