Disc brake brackets

[Bishop]

Which ones to get? "Disc brake conversion for 14 bolt".

Blue torch has for $109. many holes for adjustment (pinion angle), uses spacers.

Store on ebay, Greatlakes offroad I believe. $61. four holes, says adjustment is not needed for pinion angle. Also says Bending the brackets causes weak spots in the bends.

Sky manufacturing. $95. Brackets are bent, says that the use of spacers puts more stress on the bolts, under hard braking causing bolts to break.

These are the three I know of. Which ones do you have? Whats your opinion and what are some others.

 

[BigWheelBob]

Here ya go!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=477819
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=371626
I have used them both, no problems with either.

 

[upnover]

I have the Great Lakes version. Zero probles, direct fit. Positioned the bleeder for the caliper at the top. I would get theirs again for sure.

 

[mudonthetires10]

http://ballisticfabrication.3dcartstores.com/Weld-on-14-Bolt-caliper-brackets_p_27-1153.html

I have gotten a ton of stuff I'm using as I am SAS'ing the S10 as we speak, and they make quality parts. I can get them to you for an awesome price. Let me know if youre interested.

 

[rockcity]

I've got the 14 bolt kit. They offer multiple mounting holes as well. Even come with a laser cut plate spacer versus the pipe or tubing spacers...

pics on the website are outdated.

Rob

 

[rockcity]

pic of the new bracket I have...
Rob

 

[Erik]

i've heard great things about the great lakes 14 bolt brake brackets

i have the dana 60 btf brackets and they're ok but they are identical to what others were selling for half the price... ie. great lake

 

[drkelly]

I have the Great Lakes version. Zero probles, direct fit. Positioned the bleeder for the caliper at the top. I would get theirs again for sure.

x2

 

[Ricky B]

Hey Rob I can't get the link In your Sig to work . . .

 

[J.C.]

The Ballistic site, lists brackets radiused for Dana 70 tubes which I couldn't find anywhere else.

http://ballisticfabrication.3dcartstores.com/Weld-on-Dana-70-caliper-brackets_p_27-1439.html

 

[BigWheelBob]

How much are your brackets Rob?

 

[Ron]

Hey Rob I can't get the link In your Sig to work . . .

you gotta delete the HTML font color garbage...

Its just

http://www.rockcityfab.com

 

[mudonthetires10]

Like I said, if any of you guys want some good prices on Ballistic Fab parts let me know. I can get a little better prices, shipping too.

 

[Caver Dave]

you gotta delete the HTML font color garbage...
Its just
http://www.rockcityfab.com

Wrong! it's because it is NOT a hyperlink... just some red text.

 

[Bishop]

Thanks for the info guys. Anyone using the weld ons? They are cheaper.

 

[blingblingblazer]

I would order from Great Lakes again just to talk to Tonya on the phone, Sweet girl.

 

[rockcity]

How much are your brackets Rob?

$85, includes shipping, hardware, brackets, and plate spacers instead of the pipe/tube spacers.

Rob

 

[BigWheelBob]

$85, includes shipping, hardware, brackets, and plate spacers instead of the pipe/tube spacers.
Rob

Not a bad deal at all, specially with the shipping!

 

[rockcity]

These brackets are laser or water jet cut along with the 3/4" thick plate spacer.

Rob

 

[Bishop]

The ads I've read say "uses 1/2 or 3/4 ton caliper and rotors". I have both types, and the 1/2 ton (rotor) measures 11 7/8, the 3/4 measures 12 1/2. Does this make a difference with which bracket to use?

 

[rockcity]

yes. My kit as well as most others (Great lakes, etc.) use mid 70s GM 3/4 ton calipers. Pretty much standard for the disk brake kits.

there may be some that use the 1/2 ton calipers, but I don't know of any