How to Adjust Cadillac Eldorado E Brake Calipers, Willys Wagon Episode 15

[@BigTireGarage]

Sorry for the delay in this build guys...been working on getting a pile of stuff handled and it just seems to move SOOOOO fast sometimes. Hope you enjoy the next step in the build and hope you guys like this truck as much as I do!!!

[@andrewhansen3129]

The wagon is badass and looked good in moab at the easter jeep safari 2021

[@shanewright6958]

This is a great looking truck 👍👍🇨🇱

[@keithbishop4656]

I have to say it’s been fun watching this go together!

[@cornelbibiri7485]

Without the end proiect lists You can go mad, Iknow I do. Thkx for advice, IT proofs me I am not mad 😁

[@scalercadventures3923]

This has been a learning series for me. Thanks

[@abpsd73]

Having a list of "to do" things when you're close to the finish line really helps. It will remind you of the things that are left to do, and if you need to order parts, etc. The best part is when you start crossing things off that are done.

[@BigTireGarage]

To be honest, when I make my list I purposely list a couple item twice....that way I get to cross off two things

[@abpsd73]

@@BigTireGarage I usually will list a few of the smaller things that get done at the same time along with a major task, reminds you about it and gets more stuff scratched off.

[@jrjr6526]

Nice watching you build again used to enjoy you build on tv

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@MajorWeakness]

Thanks for taking the pic with me and the bleep n jeep folks at the jeep invasion!

[@lancegeorge71]

Getting a 1957 willys delivery, needs a LOT of work but I can't wait. Won't be able to start working on it till spring/early summer though. Never had much of an interest in vehicles till I first saw it and I fell in love.

[@larrycain6425]

Thanks for showing this! I've had the break kit on my 86 M1008 for awhile and haven't had a firm pedal. The instructions didn't say anything about it.

[@BigTireGarage]

Glad it helped! Yeah I fought the soft pedal when I first bled....and I remember that being an issue when rear disc brakes first hit the OEMs

[@randytravis3998]

@@BigTireGarage could use some Help .. I have a CJ7 with a T5 tranny ,, It's been apart before .. found hunks of plastic and half a lock washer under the shifter in the nose cone ,, but when I took off the shifting for cover things went bad ,, don't know what place to put the forks for neutral .have not found a good picture of the bottom side of the tranny cover,, there also is that c ring clip the shifter rod go's threw .. do you have a video I can watch .. I am in NY , the tranny is out of the jeep .. jeep is on car ramps ..I need to get the shifter boot and the clip that holds the shifter to the tranny , also should replace the plastic clips that are on the forks .. thank you for your time ..

[@davidjudd8597]

Where are the finishing episodes? I have watched all 15. I need more!

[@ajfarson]

So glad you are able to do videos again! I use OneNote for my lists and break them down by system (steering, suspension, chassis, engine, etc.) I then have a Next/Upcoming list and move items from each section to that list. Yeah... project management was part of my job for years.

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for the tips! Honestly I am not that organized I kind of attack each day as it arrives

[@ajfarson]

I am a little OCD and I always want to be a Matthew McConaughey but I am really more of a Joe Pesci when it comes to being laid back and going with the flow. ;) So I make lists... for my lists.

[@cwegga]

Nice video. I chuckled when the lube started pumping and the drink started pouring. Gold star to your editor there. :)

[@BigTireGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RecoveryRoomRestorations]

I found your video while trying to adjust my Eldorado calipers on my Blazer build. You hit the nail on the head!...Thanks, and good luck with your project!

[@BigTireGarage]

Glad I could help

[@jedbidia1988]

We were just talking about you Ian , J.D Moore...you were my teacher at Athens highschool some 20 years ago haha.... glad to see your still living the dream baby! Thanks for the inspiration man !!

[@BigTireGarage]

Man thats a flashback....good times at Athens....glad you are building cool stuff

[@jedbidia1988]

@@BigTireGarage lol 92 gmc with a 6.5l turbo, 2011 jk lifted, and my 99 civic hatchback with a 3.2l v6.. they keep me busy (I believe an old Volkswagen Beattie lit the fire if you catch my drift ) lol cheers man!

[@PaulKaiser42]

Awesome rig😎😎. Great tip about those brakes...very awesome

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@matthewgorgoglione5492]

Really cool episode, love the list noting... on the rack...

[@BigTireGarage]

They come in so handy

[@slyguyd]

Happy day, thanks Ian!

[@phillippearce9680]

Patience pays off.👍

[@BigTireGarage]

True

[@tvh300]

Great build, thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to the next step!

[@chickenfoundation9323]

Are the rear calipers the 79-85 ones? I read that those aren’t strong enough to hold a truck with the ebrake , but that could possibly be because it wasn’t adjusted correctly?

[@BigTireGarage]

Man I don't know those eldos were pretty heavy vehicles.....so I think if adjusted correctly it would hold a semi truck!!!

[@wyattoneable]

Man, the wagon is looking sharp!

[@BigTireGarage]

It turned out so good!!!!!

[@myrondesjarlait9752]

PLEASE...when Jessie said I'll teach you how to mount your winch. Was she in on the joke, or did the writers put one over on her? I've wondered for years. Either way, I was in tears, I laughed so hard.

[@chrishaan5766]

Love it! Love IT!! LOVE IT!!!!

[@jackcollins2344]

I'm really liking you wagon.

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks

[@sylvain-paulcote5470]

Great Unicorn! Thanks for the video!

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonburleigh8731]

Hey...good to see you on again my Canadian brother!! I was debating weather to do the rear disk conversion, on my Waggy d44. Mind you it's in a 2nd 4runner so it really isn't that heavy.

[@BigTireGarage]

Go for it!

[@IronHorseGarage]

Good stuff!!!

[@lol123321123321]

What is that rear axle? A custom full floater Ford 9"? I'm using the same Cadillac brakes on my 9" thanks for the tip.

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes...9" center with 14 bolt outer stubs

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video guys 👍👍🇨🇱

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@jonathannoorani855]

Hi, the calipers I’m ordering don’t have the lever arms. Do you have a suggestion on where to purchase them? Thanks

[@BigTireGarage]

Ruff Stuff specialties is where I get mine

[@BigBluePile]

Ugh...I've been debating swapping out my standard chevy single piston calipers out for these El Dorado ones. I've heard that they are a PAIN to adjust so I've avoided it. '86 4runner rear disc conversion.... Thoughts?

[@BigTireGarage]

Not hard at all....just a little tricky. Take your time and you will get it. Some people make it seem more complicated than it is.

[@scottthompson6885]

IAN, I have CUCV with a 6.2l diesel. Is the 6.2l worth putting all the time and money In to or just go ahead and swap it out for a big block?

[@atlasoffroader796]

i'm glad you did this video, i just got the same set and wasn't sure how to adjust it!

[@BigTireGarage]

Glad I could help! It is just trial and error, don't be afraid to keep playing with them

[@BillMulholland1]

🍻👍

[@everythingengine]

Can you let me know what brake line parts you ordered? It looks like crown performance is all vehicle specific. I will happily mention i heard about them from your channel. I am trying to do a single line to a T fitting on my full width dana 60 front axle, its the last thing on the list!

[@BigTireGarage]

Just call and tell them what you need..they will build what ya need

[@everythingengine]

@@BigTireGarage awesome! Thank you for recommending them. I will do that.

[@2thehat]

Does it count as an official list if it's not on scrap cardboard?

[@BigTireGarage]

Yep

[@Tony-pc3tb]

Where are you.?

[@keithbishop4656]

Can a “line lock” substitute for an e-brake set up in a off road rig?

[@paulwebber1657]

I’d worry about transmission heat

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes it can, we used to use them all the time. This issue is that often the line locks do not hold their pressure for long periods of time. You are also putting your hydraulic system under load for a long period of time it you park the vehicle for extended periods of time.

[@BigTireGarage]

You are confusing line lock with trans brake

[@keithbishop4656]

@@BigTireGarage that makes sense , I have the same brake calipers and the e-brake set up has become a point of contention.

[@ShainAndrews]

@@keithbishop4656 Shocker... Elderado caliper not holding a load with the service brake. Is it out of adjustment?

[@ruubguus4321]

👍💯✌️

[@diduck6878]

Crazy because one of the pros to disc brakes was that you didn't have to adjust them.🤔🤔

[@BigTireGarage]

Yeah the technology behind these OG e brake calipers was not really that "great" that is why you see most OEM's have switched to an internal type drum brake setup inside the rotor hats.

[@Cesar-lt2gn]

Those calipers suck ass!!! I just went with non-e brake calipers and stopping is on point.

[@BigTireGarage]

If you get them adjusted correctly they work fine

[@Cesar-lt2gn]

@@BigTireGarage yeah tried that but couldn’t get them adjusted then, when I was upgrading brake system I notice the e brake bracket and lever was hitting my frame when hitting dips. I think this damage the e brake mechanism plus I couldn’t stop calipers from leaking at the bleeder screws.

[@danieldonahue3293]

Adjust that HAIR

[@BigTireGarage]

Nope....this hair is AWESOME

[@williamcovert7180]

Criminal to replace that hood/grill with that fiat bs.

[@BigTireGarage]

Never had an original hood or grill for this body.....so I didn't replace anything

[@kevinc5917]

How has the Cadillac calipers been , they still work good? I've heard they are garbage but NOBODY has ever showed adjusting them like you, great video thanks

[@BigTireGarage]

All good...had some leakage but that was from crappy copper washers that came with them

[@kevinc5917]

@@BigTireGarage awesome thanks for the update i am going to do this on my 83 Toyota truck, basically only way i can run a E-brake to pass inspection, and still have rear disc brakes

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