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Apr 12, 2011 | 07:41 PM

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BigBluePile

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Indeed.

Apr 12, 2011 | 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ocdropzone

Hmmm. Disadvantage of the Eldorado calipers is the $$$, kind of defeats the on a budget portion.

true .. but it might give some ideas of "how to" , instead of buying "off the shelf" parts like everyone else does !!

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Apr 12, 2011 | 08:41 PM

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truckman1966

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that's kinda where my head was at. unique, low cost option that works the way it should

Apr 12, 2011 | 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by slacker

true .. but it might give some ideas of "how to" , instead of buying "off the shelf" parts like everyone else does !!

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Your e-brake system is unique, however other than that is pretty much the typical chevy system :

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Originally Posted by slacker

I got sky's brackets .. Fenco "cadi" calipers .. chev 1/2 ton rotors (center hole lengthened to spec) ... and I will be documenting the emergancy cables , and pad set up ..

Apr 13, 2011 | 08:08 AM

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Outsane

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slackers ebrake starts on his page 6

Apr 13, 2011 | 01:56 PM

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prior185

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rear disc brake

I had another set of front 4runner disc brakes and found a bracket conversion to the rear. The bracket was $30 and line lock you can use a 90'ball valve just check the pressure rating. Cheap and easy. works nice