Caprice 1977-1992 and related B-body
Note: Due to the variations in wheel bearing specs in this era TCE will need to know the diamter of your spindles before we ship your parts. The hubs and bearings we supply must match that of your current spindles. Or you're going to be very disappointed....Also as noted below: our kits will NOT convert wheel stud pattern needs. They must pair to the spindles you have or plan to use by bearing sizes.
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Front Kits
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Ordering
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TCE 13" Front Kit
- Wilwood FSL calipers (4 piston)
- Choice of BLACK or RED powder coat finish
- TCE spec steel mounting brackets
- 13" directional cast rotors
- Drilled and slotted
- Wilwood aluminum rotor hats
- BP10 pads
- TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
- TCE custom 5 on 5" or 5 on 4.75" hubs
- New bearings: Set 3 and Set 5 for 5x5 orders
- New bearings: Set 3 and Set 6 for 5x4.75 orders
- New seals, and longer studs
- All required hardware
- Optional spindle mods
- All wheel studs 1/2-20
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Application: Base kit offering big kit performance. Get better braking and looks with our new 13" kit. This kit will exceed the function of the stock front brakes and offers improved performance without the higher costs of our popular 15 and 16" kits.
Fit: Requires 17" and larger wheels.
Notes: Requires spindle modification. You can DIY or select to have TCE modify your spindles in the Ordering table. You must send your spindles to us. Expect 3-4wks. Increases track width .25" per side.
READ and understand your bearing requirements below. TCE will not exchange hubs and bearings free of charge. You get what is noted to the left unless you contact us with your spedic needs.
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YOU MUST SHIP US YOUR SPINDLES FOR THIS PROCESS
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The 15" Front Kit
- Wilwood SX6 calipers (6 piston)
- Choice of BLACK or RED powder coat finish
- TCE billet aluminum radial mount brackets
- 15" x 1.25" directional cast rotors
- Drilled and slotted
- Wilwood aluminum rotor hats
- BP10 pads
- TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
- TCE custom 5 on 5" or 5 on 4.75" hubs
- New bearings: Set 3 and Set 5 for 5x5 orders
- New bearings: Set 3 and Set 6 for 5x4.75 orders
- New seals, and longer studs
- All required hardware
- All wheel studs 1/2-20
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Application: For those who know what big brakes are all about; this kit sets the standard for simple bolt on performance. Proven products combine with our rear kit for a fully matched appearance!
Fit: Requires 19" or larger wheels.
Notes: Requires spindle modification. You can DIY or select to have TCE modify your spindles in the Ordering table. You must send your spindles to us. Expect 3-4wks. Increases track width .25" per side. Usable wheel stud thread length is about 1.00" as supplied.
READ and understand your bearing requirements below. TCE will not exchange hubs and bearings free of charge. You get what is noted to the left unless you contact us with your spedic needs.
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YOU MUST SHIP US YOUR SPINDLES FOR THIS PROCESS
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The 16" Front Kit
- Wilwood TC6 six piston calipers
- Choice of BLACK or RED powder coat finish
- TCE billet aluminum radial mount brackets
- 16" x 1.375" directional cast rotors
- Drilled and slotted
- Wilwood aluminum rotor hats
- BP10 pads
- TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
- TCE custom 5 on 5" or 5 on 4.75" hubs
- New bearings: Set 3 and Set 5 for 5x5 orders
- New bearings: Set 3 and Set 6 for 5x4.75 orders
- New seals, and longer studs
- All required hardware
- All wheel studs 1/2-20
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Application: When the wheels go up so do the demands placed on the braking system. The TCE 16" kit takes Impala braking to a whole new level! Wilwood truck proven calipers are at home here as they are on an Escalade.
Fit: Requires 20" or larger wheels. Usable wheel stud thread length is about 1.00" as supplied.
Notes: Requires spindle modification. You can DIY or select to have TCE modify your spindles in the Ordering table. You must send your spindles to us. Expect 3-4wks. Increases track width .25" per side.
READ and understand your bearing requirements below. TCE will not exchange hubs and bearings free of charge. You get what is noted to the left unless you contact us with your spedic needs.
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YOU MUST SHIP US YOUR SPINDLES FOR THIS PROCESS
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REAR KITS
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ORDERING
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TCE Budget 13" Rear Kit
- Wilwood FSL calipers (4 piston)
- Choice of BLACK or RED powder coat finish
- TCE spec steel mounting brackets
- 13" directional cast rotors
- Drilled and slotted
- Wilwood aluminum rotor hats
- Dbl drilled both 5 on 5" and 4.75"
- BP10 pads
- TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
- Assortment of oversized C-clips (3 thicknesses)
- TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
- All required hardware
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Application: Adding a rear kit enhances both the look AND the function of your total build. Fit one of our 13" rear kits to match the new 13" front kit and enjoy the benefits of big brakes! These are NON parking brake kits.
Fit: Requires 17" or larger wheels.
Notes: These kits requires the removal and adjustment of what is called 'axle float'. This will be done by working on the differential and installing an assortment of the supplied C-clips to get the float to a space of .006-.008" when done. Installation of this kit should be left to a qualified professional.
Some 1976 cars have proven to come with non C-clip axles. TCE has an alternate mount plate for the '76 car. Please make us aware of your needs at the time of the order.
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The 15" Rear Kit
- Wilwood Aero4 four piston calipers
- Choice of BLACK or RED powder coat finish
- TCE billet aluminum radial mount brackets
- 15" x 1.25" directional cast rotors
- Drilled and slotted
- Wilwood aluminum rotor hats
- Dbl drilled both 5 on 5" and 4.75"
- BP10 pads
- TCE spec stainless steel hose kit
- All required hardware
- Oversized C-clips
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Application: Adding a rear kit enhances both the look AND the function of your total build. Fit one of our 15" rear kits on your ride and see what the butt end of your car will do to slow you down!
Fit: Requires 19" or larger wheels.
Notes: Dual fit for both 5 on 4.75 and 5 on 5" wheel bolt circle. Sold with two sizes of oversized C-clips to establish axle end float.
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THE FINE PRINT:
FITMENT: It is up to the consumer to verify proper vehicle and wheel fit. Wheel clearance requirements can be found on the WHEEL FIT page in the TOOLBOX above. If you are unsure of the fit or application please call or email prior to ordering. TCE makes no guarantee of wheel clearance.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All sales subject to 20% restocking fee. Return shipping is on you. No credit will be given for installed, mishandled or damaged goods.
SHIPPING: Shipping charges will be applied in the Shopping Cart prior to check out. Prices are based on an average delivery zone. Additional shipping charges will apply to AK, CA and HI. Call before you order for details.
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16" Front Kit Drilled & Slotted
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15" Front Kit Drilled & Slotted
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13" Budget Kit F/R
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15" Rear Kit Drilled & Slotted
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SPINDLE MODS
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SPINDLE MODS
Cut off the 'ears', drill/tap M12 dust plate holes
(96 SS example, earlier car requires the same cuts)
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4.75 FRONT KIT DISCLAIMER:
Your kit is supplied with hubs fit with 1/2" studs
Bearings supplied are: Set 3 and Set 6
The spindles on your car MUST fit these bearings.
Spindle outer diameter must be .750" and the inner diameter 1.250"
The kit will not "Convert" a car from 5 on 5 to 4.75
TCE will NOT refund, exchange or otherwise compensate for wrongly ordered parts. It is up to the consumer to verify the specs above prior to purchase.
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REAR KIT DISCLAIMER:
Our rear kit comes supplied with base plates that measure as shown below. To our knowledge this is the standard axle flange fit to the 77-94 car. These should not be confused with "10 bolt or 12" bolt configurations found on Wilwood's webpage.This may be referred to as the Commercial axle. Buyers are notified that TCE will not refund, exhange or otherwise compensate for wrongly ordered parts. It is up to the buyer to verify the dimensions shown. The aluminum rotor hat is double drilled for both 4.75 and 5" stud patterns.
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These kits are disigned to use the factory B-Body spindle only.
If your wish to purchase new spindles Summit Racing has them. But...
1. You must order the Correct Spindles! The spindle on the left is a G-body part. Despite the fine print that you can use a stock Caprice rotor it does not matter to TCE as we are not selling you stock Caprice rotors. Your purchase must match that of the hubs and bearings TCE supplies. Which vary in the late '70s to later '80s.
2. The correct Summit Racing spindles use Set 3 and Set 6 wheel bearings. They will work with both 5" as well as 4.75" wheel stud partterns. But..! You must notify TCE of your using these items so we can be sure you receive the proper part. A standard early Caprice uses sets 3 & 5 which will not work on these spindles.
3. Spindle diameter: If you do not know what you have then you must Mic the diamter of the spindle (the snout) at the larger spot where the inner bearing rides. All the outer or smaller bearings are the same: Set 3 = .840" . The largr diamter porition changes and is critical to you order: Set 5 is 1.375" and Set 6 is 1.250"
4. TCE is not replacing free of charge incorrectly ordered hubs and bearings. The parts listed per kit as shown above and that's what we will ship UNLESS you notify us via email that you need a different combination.
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NOT a B-Body spindle
Does not fit the above kits
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B-body Spindle
Uses sets 3 and 6 bearings ONLY.
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