GM Rear Metric Calipers with E-brake INFO NEEDED

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by hotrodyankee

Last summer, when I bought my B & B Cobra, the previous owner had rear disc brakes installed, using the GM Metric Single-Piston Calipers.

As of now, I have no emergency brake, due to using the calipers that are on it now. I would like to know if anybody knows the years and application for the Rear Metric calipers with the parking brake provisions, so I can hook up my cables and have an emergency brake.

All info appreciated. I know someone knows the application and/or parts numbers for the calipers that I need.

Thanks, Mike

Based upon what you wrote it's not clear to me whether your calipers have provision for emergency brakes and they're not working, or your calipers don't have e-brake provisions. Please advise.

I have a set of GM rear single piston calipers on my Ford 9" axle - installed them myself from a kit I bought (MGP, I believe EDIT: MBM). They're the 'large' calipers that preceded the 'metric' calipers, but I believe the designs are very similar. I do remember the rear caliper adjustments were a critical part of the installation, plus there are strong warnings that you need to use the e-brake on a regular basis or you will lose the function of the rear brakes. Sample instructions on page 7 of this: http://www.jegs.com/installationinst...600_630601.pdf

[hotrodyankee]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Based upon what you wrote it's not clear to me whether your calipers have provision for emergency brakes and they're not working, or your calipers don't have e-brake provisions. Please advise.

I have a set of GM rear single piston calipers on my Ford 9" axle - installed them myself from a kit I bought (MGP, I believe). They're the 'large' calipers that preceded the 'metric' calipers, but I believe the designs are very similar. I do remember the rear caliper adjustments were a critical part of the installation, plus there are strong warnings that you need to use the e-brake on a regular basis or you will lose the function of the rear brakes. Sample instructions on page 7 of this: http://www.jegs.com/installationinst...600_630601.pdf

Hi Brian, I don't have the calipers that have provisions for the e- brake. what are the large calipers you used? Application?