brake question - maybe a stupid one

[cody c]

Im looking at kind of a one off setup, I want to run the eldorado e-brake calipers I have with some rear chevy rotors from a different application, I'm kind of stuck to the rotors based on interference issues that Im not wanting to get lost on and change the direction of the thread too much.

The issue is that the rotor is thinner then the caliper with pads is designed for, with the piston all the way back it has around 1cm of clearance, (the rotor in new condition is thinner then what the caliper was designed for).

I'm thinking either I can make it work or I shouldn't try, if I do make it work it means maybe making a spacer using the steel backing from another set of pads or running it as is, if i do run it as is, do i risk pushing the piston out when the pads are completely worn out and a brake failure.

What say you? is the spacer a bad idea? should I just check the stroke to see when the piston dislodges or should I just say screw it and look for other parts?

 

[mr jits]

I would check the stroke and then set the pad wear indicators to squeal before that point (and make damn sure to change the pads when that happens).
I've heard that the Eldorado e brake isn't great for our use (needs to be foot actuated to really set the ebrake vs. our hand actuated e brakes).

 

[Tapage]

if you pic eldo calipers due to their e-brake system .. please run, Forest run .. you can use either Toyota calipers or S10 calipers ( same as eldo but without e-brake )

 

[cody c]

if you pic eldo calipers due to their e-brake system .. please run, Forest run .. you can use either Toyota calipers or S10 calipers ( same as eldo but without e-brake )

Your saying the eldorado calipers dont work? (not referring to e-brake function, I have heard lots about that).

 

[Tapage]

calipers it'self do the intended job .. but why would you like to add additional complications with the e-brake setup if you are not going to use it ? ( not coz you can't but coz it ain't gonna work )

I'm telling you this coz I did that .. and when I had the chance to swap those for S10 calipers ( no e-brake ) I did it not only for piece of mind but also for simplicity ..

 

[cody c]

calipers it'self do the intended job .. but why would you like to add additional complications with the e-brake setup if you are not going to use it ? ( not coz you can't but coz it ain't gonna work )

I'm telling you this coz I did that .. and when I had the chance to swap those for S10 calipers ( no e-brake ) I did it not only for piece of mind but also for simplicity ..

I may try and get more leverage on them, but mostly so I have e-brakes for provincial inspection if/when required.

I was debating a transfercase brake but I've heard folks have issues with them too, specifically the calipers dragging on the disc, and guys tearing their cases apart in low gear.

 

[Fast Eddy]

I was debating a transfercase brake but I've heard folks have issues with them too, specifically the calipers dragging on the disc, and guys tearing their cases apart in low gear.

Pffft. "folks" and "guys" need a new mechanic.

 

[Tapage]

I was debating a transfercase brake but I've heard folks have issues with them too, specifically the calipers dragging on the disc, and guys tearing their cases apart in low gear.

I don't need to have e-brake but I sure want to have .. I mean one that actually works .. eldo are no go .. and since I did that, well I will give a try to the t-case option ..

worse case scenario 300 plus bucks later it wouldn't work too ..

 

[maxamillion2345]

In all my researching, t-case e-brakes and eldo e-brakes are a no go if you want something that works 100%. I left drums on my 14b for that reason.