Rear disc conversion

[joes95sub]

Finally I'm doing a rear disc conversion. I found '78 eldo calipers at the local pick n pull a while back and now my rear brakes are soaked in fluid so it's time for the upgrade. I researched online and found a guy in a 4x4 forum who sells a bolt on kit for the newer 14 bolt full floater that includes everything you need for $315 shipped, however this includes the calipers w/o e-brake. But since I already had calipers he adjusted the price to $275 shipped. I just ordered it so I'll update after the install.

Joe

 

[joes95sub]

What a nightmare! Over 2 weeks and its finally done! Unfortunately the kit I ordered from Gubni did not work. I had to send it back and still waiting for a refund. He said the wrong bracket could have been sent, but I don't know. So I ended up ordering one from TSM Manufacturing here in Castle Rock, CO for a bit more but man is it nice. It is bolt on with a rotor that fits over the hub. It includes instructions and how to bleed the Eldorado calipers b/c they are tricky. The hardest part of this mod is tearing off the old brakes especially with lots of rust. And finding a hidden problem in your rear dif. One of the retaining clips that holds the key for the hub spindle nut came off and got ground up by the axle, toasted the bearings, and messed up the threads on the spindle. But thank God I found it otherwise I would have lost a wheel who knows where! So I ended up spending more money and more time than anticipated but it is done and I can definately feel a difference in braking power with discs on the rear. Sorry no pics, by the time I got into this I needed it done.