1978 cadillac eldorado rear discs

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by garyd, Jan 30, 2008.

  1. garyd

    garyd Well-Known Member

    will they work on a 75 buick electra if so what needs to be pulled.if they dont fit, ill grab them to sell them
     
  2. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Don't think they will work. I have someone who has a Ford Bronco that needs them. Let me know what you find out from www.scarebird.com
    He will tell you what works. He sells the correct mounting brkts for rear disc brakes.
     
  3. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    I think I've seen a '77 Riviera (there-a-bouts) w/ a 4 wheel disc set up. I know this was part of the GM corporate downsized models, so I don't know if that rear axle or rear discs will work on prior years full-size Buicks. Just FYI.

    My bad. I was remembering what I thought was now a 1978 Riviera Anniversary Edition (GM 75th) vehicle.

    But here is a link to a recent article in Hemmings about 4 wheel (i.e., rear disc) conversions, however, it does frame the discussion from the muscle car angle. It contains some tech & source info that may be helpful.

    http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2004/09/01/hmn_feature20.html

    Quote from the article "GM had six different rear disc-brake caliper setups from the late 1970s to early 1980s. Most were for Cadillacs, but some were also used by Buick, Pontiac and Olds."
     
    Last edited: Jan 31, 2008
  4. Steve Schiebel

    Steve Schiebel Well-Known Member

    I used 1976-78 Cad Seville rear discs on my 1971 Riv. Bit of work, but not hard. Cheaper than aftermarket if you can scrounge through salvage yards. Let me know if you want a complete run-down of the project. I then used a master cylinder and prop valve from a '71 Eldo (FWD) with rear discs.
     

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