| [GMCnet] Added Disk Brakes to Middle Bogey Upgrade [message #106894] |
Sat, 27 November 2010 13:57  |
powerjon
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To All,
This time of the year I am doing all the upgrades and fixing all the
little things that I want to get done on the 77 Eleganza Custom before
I head south and get out of the cold. This year we are off to Tucson
for the winter, mid January to Mid March.
Now to the disk brakes modification. I have added a photo album:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5661
I used Leigh Harrison "Center Axle Disc Brake Kit" <http://www.leighharrisongmcmotorhomeupgrades.com/CenterAxleDiscBrakeKit.html
> because I already owned it as it was installed on our 1975 Avion
that I purchased a few years back and is undergoing a frame up
restoration. The Harrison brakes will not work with the reaction arm
braking upgrade as they mount differently than the disk brakes used
with that mod. Because I could I changed out the rotors and Calipers
to make everything fresh.
If you your NOT planning to go whole hog and install the reaction arm
system then these brakes are for you. They really stop the coach as I
noticed when towing the towed back from Penn. when I was picking up
the coach and had no towed brakes. They are a 12 1/2" rotor!
Special Note: For you safety buffs, the yellow bottle jack is "NOT"
supporting the coach while I work on it. You will notice 12000# Red
Floor Jack stands that are supporting the coach!
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
TZE Zone Restorations
77 Eleganza Custom (For Sale)
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
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78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Added Disk Brakes to Middle Bogey Upgrade [message #106895 is a reply to message #106894] |
Sat, 27 November 2010 14:05  |
powerjon
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FYI,
Be sure and read the photo details under each picture. There is
expanded information in that area for many of the pictures.
J.R. Wright
On Nov 27, 2010, at 2:57 PM, John Wright wrote:
> To All,
>
> This time of the year I am doing all the upgrades and fixing all the
> little things that I want to get done on the 77 Eleganza Custom before
> I head south and get out of the cold. This year we are off to Tucson
> for the winter, mid January to Mid March.
>
> Now to the disk brakes modification. I have added a photo album:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5661
>
> I used Leigh Harrison "Center Axle Disc Brake Kit" <http://www.leighharrisongmcmotorhomeupgrades.com/CenterAxleDiscBrakeKit.html
>> because I already owned it as it was installed on our 1975 Avion
> that I purchased a few years back and is undergoing a frame up
> restoration. The Harrison brakes will not work with the reaction arm
> braking upgrade as they mount differently than the disk brakes used
> with that mod. Because I could I changed out the rotors and Calipers
> to make everything fresh.
>
> If you your NOT planning to go whole hog and install the reaction arm
> system then these brakes are for you. They really stop the coach as I
> noticed when towing the towed back from Penn. when I was picking up
> the coach and had no towed brakes. They are a 12 1/2" rotor!
>
> Special Note: For you safety buffs, the yellow bottle jack is "NOT"
> supporting the coach while I work on it. You will notice 12000# Red
> Floor Jack stands that are supporting the coach!
>
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLaker
> TZE Zone Restorations
> 77 Eleganza Custom (For Sale)
> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> List Information and Subscription Options:
> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
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J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
GMC Eastern States
GMCMI
78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Added Disk Brakes to Middle Bogey Upgrade [message #106908 is a reply to message #106894] |
Sat, 27 November 2010 19:37 |
jimk
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Location: Belmont, CA
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John,
Should you need another hub should the bearings go south, you'll need
to purchase another one made for this. Lot of work goes into his unit.
We tested couple units with his large rotors, they locked up and skidded .
On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 11:57 AM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> To All,
>
> This time of the year I am doing all the upgrades and fixing all the
> little things that I want to get done on the 77 Eleganza Custom before
> I head south and get out of the cold. This year we are off to Tucson
> for the winter, mid January to Mid March.
>
> Now to the disk brakes modification. I have added a photo album:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5661
>
> I used Leigh Harrison "Center Axle Disc Brake Kit" <http://www.leighharrisongmcmotorhomeupgrades.com/CenterAxleDiscBrakeKit.html
> > because I already owned it as it was installed on our 1975 Avion
> that I purchased a few years back and is undergoing a frame up
> restoration. The Harrison brakes will not work with the reaction arm
> braking upgrade as they mount differently than the disk brakes used
> with that mod. Because I could I changed out the rotors and Calipers
> to make everything fresh.
>
> If you your NOT planning to go whole hog and install the reaction arm
> system then these brakes are for you. They really stop the coach as I
> noticed when towing the towed back from Penn. when I was picking up
> the coach and had no towed brakes. They are a 12 1/2" rotor!
>
> Special Note: For you safety buffs, the yellow bottle jack is "NOT"
> supporting the coach while I work on it. You will notice 12000# Red
> Floor Jack stands that are supporting the coach!
>
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLaker
> TZE Zone Restorations
> 77 Eleganza Custom (For Sale)
> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> List Information and Subscription Options:
> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Added Disk Brakes to Middle Bogey Upgrade [message #106969 is a reply to message #106942] |
Sun, 28 November 2010 20:01 |
powerjon
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Jim,
Contact me offline and let me know the secret to make them work. I
already have 2 sets of rear eldo calipers for the 75 6 wheel upgrade.
John
On Nov 28, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
> Dave,
> We have several people working on it .
> The one that has been working once we show them how to keep it
> functioning is the GM
> Caliper with the parking mechanical built in one. Comes off the
> 77-78Eldo. /Toronado.
> Since we have been working on this type of parking options , were very
> knowledgeable on this .
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
> _______________________________________________
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_______________________________________________
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J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
GMC Eastern States
GMCMI
78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Added Disk Brakes to Middle Bogey Upgrade [message #106978 is a reply to message #106969] |
Sun, 28 November 2010 20:41 |
jimk
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Location: Belmont, CA
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Monday gets very busy with phone calls, so try to get me at
(800)75-7502 and I'll go over it with you.
On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 6:01 PM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Jim,
> Contact me offline and let me know the secret to make them work. I
> already have 2 sets of rear eldo calipers for the 75 6 wheel upgrade.
>
> John
>
> On Nov 28, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
>> Dave,
>> We have several people working on it .
>> The one that has been working once we show them how to keep it
>> functioning is the GM
>> Caliper with the parking mechanical built in one. Comes off the
>> 77-78Eldo. /Toronado.
>> Since we have been working on this type of parking options , were very
>> knowledgeable on this .
>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> List Information and Subscription Options:
>> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> List Information and Subscription Options:
> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>
--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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