Thanks Paul. That's what I needed to know.
TM
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From: "Paul Bartz"
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Date sent: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:12:25 -0400
Subject: GMC: RE: Fear and Questions
> Toby:
>
> On question 2. I know a number of individuals who have been running rear disc
> brakes for years using the El Dorado backing plates. They have not used any
> reinforcement and have not experienced any problems. One of the individuals is
> aware of someone who did have reinforcement added and had problems. The thought
> is that adding the degree of heat to weld anything to the backing plates affects
> their metallurgical characteristics and leads to failure.
>
> I have a picture taken of a GMC with the passenger side rear wheels off that shows
> the backing plates installed. You can see where the notching is required. When
> you do install your backing plates, you will readily see where they need to be
> notched for the swing arm. Otherwise they won't line up where they are bolted on.
>
> Paul Bartz
>
> From: T Maki [mailto:tmaki]
> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 1:38 PM
>
> Okay, now on to a couple of questions I need a little help with:
>
> 1. Control arm reinforcement. I looked at Gene's photos of the lower control arm
> reinforcement, but am a little confused. Is the reinforcement that needs to be
> done to Toronado control arms the 3- or 4-inch long bit of metal that sort of
> wraps around the side and bottom of the control arm?
> Are there drawings or something that actually call out the requirement for this?
>
> 2. Backing plate reinforcement (not another "brake" topic . . .) It is said that
> the backing plates from the Eldorado that can be used for the rear disc conversion
> require "reinforcement". I can't find anywhere just exactly what and where this
> reinforcement is, and the requirements for it. Are there drawings or some kind of
> illustration somewhere that detail this? On the same topic, it is said that these
> backing plates require "notching" to clear the swing arm. Is there a drawing or
> illustration somewhere that details this? I have mine (backing plates) all ready
> for machining, and I'd like to have all the work done at one time. (Paul Bartz,
> perhaps you or your friends who have done this particular conversion might be able
> to help (?))
>
> 3. (Well, I had a third question. Just don't remember what it was . . .)
>
> Thanks for any and all help.
>
>
>
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From: "Paul Bartz"
To:
Date sent: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:12:25 -0400
Subject: GMC: RE: Fear and Questions
> Toby:
>
> On question 2. I know a number of individuals who have been running rear disc
> brakes for years using the El Dorado backing plates. They have not used any
> reinforcement and have not experienced any problems. One of the individuals is
> aware of someone who did have reinforcement added and had problems. The thought
> is that adding the degree of heat to weld anything to the backing plates affects
> their metallurgical characteristics and leads to failure.
>
> I have a picture taken of a GMC with the passenger side rear wheels off that shows
> the backing plates installed. You can see where the notching is required. When
> you do install your backing plates, you will readily see where they need to be
> notched for the swing arm. Otherwise they won't line up where they are bolted on.
>
> Paul Bartz
>
> From: T Maki [mailto:tmaki]
> Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 1:38 PM
>
> Okay, now on to a couple of questions I need a little help with:
>
> 1. Control arm reinforcement. I looked at Gene's photos of the lower control arm
> reinforcement, but am a little confused. Is the reinforcement that needs to be
> done to Toronado control arms the 3- or 4-inch long bit of metal that sort of
> wraps around the side and bottom of the control arm?
> Are there drawings or something that actually call out the requirement for this?
>
> 2. Backing plate reinforcement (not another "brake" topic . . .) It is said that
> the backing plates from the Eldorado that can be used for the rear disc conversion
> require "reinforcement". I can't find anywhere just exactly what and where this
> reinforcement is, and the requirements for it. Are there drawings or some kind of
> illustration somewhere that detail this? On the same topic, it is said that these
> backing plates require "notching" to clear the swing arm. Is there a drawing or
> illustration somewhere that details this? I have mine (backing plates) all ready
> for machining, and I'd like to have all the work done at one time. (Paul Bartz,
> perhaps you or your friends who have done this particular conversion might be able
> to help (?))
>
> 3. (Well, I had a third question. Just don't remember what it was . . .)
>
> Thanks for any and all help.
>
>
>
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