hi i just started to do the conversion on my 71 comet but when i ordered my calipers didnt come whit the caliper brackets. anyone know where i can find them thank you
Caliper brackets? You mean the backing plates? I'm surprised they didn't come with the disc spindles. Best bet would probably be to post in the parts wanted forum.
Where ever you sourced the spindles should have supplied the brackets. They are a set. The brackets don't come with any replacement parts. Go back to the yard you got the spindles from and get the brackets.
i send a message at who sold me the spindle and he told me they are still available at napa and it is true at www.rockauto.com also
I went there (rockauto) and didn't find one... http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/catalog.php?carcode=1132243&pgname=Brake%2FWheel+Hub Edit: Not at Napa either... http://www.napaautoparts.com/masterpages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=430&CatId=3&SubCatId=13 Ask for one at a parts house. They will say either "dealer" or "junkyard". We know the dealer is out, so the yard is all you got. What did the seller do with them? It's not like he can use them without spindles, or you, spindles without brackets.
I've never known of these brackets to be available over any counter unless it was Ford 25-30 years ago. It's not an item that wears out so there would be no reason for anyone to produce or re-produce them. You can buy the calipers rebuilt all day long but not the bracket or dust shield. Definitely a salvage yard item.
I have delt with some parts personel who go the extra mile and find your part, even used junkyard stuff. They will buy it and mark it up. They really like it when it's a non wearing hard part, like spindles and axles etc...
It's OK guys. He bought the spindles from me on eBay, which had the brackets attached. What he was actually looking for, and found at NAPA, was the caliper support spring and key, and the hold down bolt. It's all good now...
