Yes, it will fit, but the Caprice is a B-body and the spindle is taller. It
will physically bolt in, but you'll probably have a tough time getting the
alignment right. The aftermarket upper A-arms from Global West, Hotchkis
and others correct this problem. I think you'll need different tie-rod ends
for the different spindle. In my spreadsheet of part numbers that I kept
when I did my conversion, I show a Moog 681N inner tie-rod and a Moog 2033RL
outer tie-rod.
You might want to pay close attention to the bolt pattern on that Caprice.
It might be the larger (5x5 vs 5 x 4 3/4) bolt pattern which means you'll
need adapters for different rotors. If the Caprice has 12" rotors, NAPA #
85994 worked for me. ('90 Camaro with 1LE brake option -- gives the proper 5
x 4 3/4 bolt pattern).
The spindles are the only hard part to get, everything else can be bought at
the parts store. I got my spindles at the boneyard for $50 and used all new
calipers, rotors, pads, everything. If you're comfortable with the
condition of the rest of the parts on the Caprice, you have a good deal
there.
Upgrading from drums to the 12" Caprice brakes on my '70 was the most
worthwhile upgrade I've done in the 14 years I've had my car. Really.
-Dave
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New subject old tpoic lol, anyone know if the front disc brake set up from
a 1985 Caprice 2dr.coupe will fit or direct bolt up to my 72 HeavyChevy
Chevelle 2dr. coupe? any help on this is appreaciated i can get it for
75.00 if i want it includes everything Thanks Ken D.
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> And that's a problem, why?
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> SARGE
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> But we'd all be alcoholics in no time then ,-)
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> -Pelle
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> >
> > I'm with ya on this one buddy! I love reading the going's on in each
> > of your garages. I wish I could hang out and drink a beer with each
> > and everyone of you! I also wish some of ya'll lived closer to
> > Anchorage, so
> I
> > could have ya's over to my garage, to help me work on my Chevelle!
> > ;-)
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> > SARGE
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> > > I salute you boys & girls!
> > > I will never leave this list!
> > > It's the perfect garage buddy mix!
> > > Sometimes we talk about ex gf's or bf's sometimes it's the latest
> > > cooler, shocks or whatever!
> > >
> > > I just love being a part of this mix!
> > >
> > > Best regards
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