Caliper brackets ?

[Larry's shee]

Are caliper brackets considered a wear item? 94 4x4. BBL, going to scope it out.
Also what is min thickness on rotor, don't want to pull if I don't have to, dimension is on inside. Is it possible if rotor is to thin for caliper to push pad out of bracket? Thanks!!

 

[Larry's shee]

Searched the subject, that's why I thought they were seperate. But they are not it's all one piece with the steering knuckle (think that's the name). Problem is it's worn/rusted where pads are held. I have two options. Try to get good one from bone yard or weld and re-do slot for pads. If I weld are there any tips to do to prevent burning up electronics? Thanks !!

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

i welded mine back up and ground them smooth, just be sure to disconnect the battery before welding and youll be good to go.

 

[Larry's shee]

My plan exactly !! Thank you for your help in both my threads!!

 

[AllanD]

Searched the subject, that's why I thought they were seperate. But they are not it's all one piece with the steering knuckle (think that's the name). Problem is it's worn/rusted where pads are held. I have two options. Try to get good one from bone yard or weld and re-do slot for pads. If I weld are there any tips to do to prevent burning up electronics? Thanks !!

1995-97 knuckles will fit your beams but require different calipers,
Brake lines (You'd need lines for a Non-ABS 1997) pad & Rotors.

But with the 95-97 parts you'll have more consistant brakes.

the issue with the 1983-94 brakes is that when the pad slots become worn the brakes are hard and high one stop and "long" and soft the next.

The 1995-up brakes feel the same way every time, because the pieces aren't shifting around as much.

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[ForOffRoadDriving]

^ this is why i want to upgrade to the 95-97 knuckles, non consistent brake pedal is one of my biggest pet peeves...... me and Thumper we have a love hate relationship.