Where are the brake rotors on a GM car?

Where are the brake rotors on a GM car?

GM Original Equipment Brake Rotors are metal discs mounted to the wheel hub where the caliper can press the brake pads against the disc surfaces to slow the vehicle, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components.

Are there disc brake rotors that are genuine?

These disc brake rotors have been manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Original Equipment (OE).

Can you put disc brakes on a 55-57?

There isn’t a way to put disc brakes on a 55-57 suspension without some kind of aftermarket or custom parts. The most common conversion uses 69-72 Chevelle rotors and calipers, and these will bolt to your stock spindles. But, you will need a caliper bracket that’s from the aftermarket (or build your own).

What kind of brake rotors do I need for a 1955 Chevy?

The most common conversion uses 69-72 Chevelle rotors and calipers, and these will bolt to your stock spindles. But, you will need a caliper bracket that’s from the aftermarket (or build your own). The Chevelle rotors move the wheel mounting surface outboard by 7/8″ per side.

Can a disc brake be used on a 9 inch differential?

For truck 8.8-inch or 9-inch differentials, you can use the disc brake system with separate parking brake shoes found in 1995-2001 Ford Explorers and Mercury Mariners. The Explorer rear assembly uses a 5 x 4½-inch bolt pattern on 11¼-inch rotor and can be installed on 1.62-inch diameter axles.

How big are the rotors on a disc brake?

Rotors are 11″ diameter with 5 on 4-3/4″ bolt pattern and calipers have 7/16″-20 inlets. This kit will increase track width 7/8″ per side or 1-3/4″ total when installed. 11″ Rotors. 5 on 4-3/4″ – bolt pattern. Metric calipers. Calipers mount behind axle (rearward) Will work with 14″ & larger wheels intended for use with disc brakes.

How big is a disc brake swap on a GM Truck?

This is the most popular of the GM disc brake swaps, as it fits all 10-bolt and 12-bolt rear ends, as well as the S-10 trucks and Blazers. All of these rears used the four-bolt axle flange measuring 3 1/8 inches across the top and 2 5/8 inches across the bottom.

Can a rear disc brake be converted to a disc brake?

This month, we’ll follow up with a few rear disc brake conversions for Ford and GM vehicles. These conversions can be completed using used rear brake components that are still readily available from 1970s and 1980s donor vehicles. There are several advantages to switching to a rear disc brake set-up.