The Cadillac rotors use the same wheel bearing as the Studebaker Car, the Studebaker Car wheel bearing must be used, this is an A-2 and A-6 bearing, and any auto parts store will know which bearings they are. When changing the bearings be sure to change the bearing races in the rotor so they are the correct ones for the bearings. The bolt pattern on the Cadillac rotor is the same as the Studebaker Truck. Be sure to use THE CADILLAC GREASE SEAL for this rotor. Part # 8871
When installing the Rotor, it may be necessary to use 2 axle nut washers to obtain proper
Adjustment on the wheel bearings.
Now install the Cadillac rotors, after-market R-M rotors (Raybestes # 5028, Bendix 141216), the only difference is the price. These rotors are from 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood’s. And are 12” in diameter. BE SURE TO ADJUST THE WHEEL BEARINGS AS PER THE STUDEBAKER SHOP MANUAL.
Before installing the disk brake pads, you will notice that on the two stock G.M. inner pads, a small piece of metal riveted to one end. This is the early warning wear indicator, on some pads, (each manufacture is just a little different in design), this rivet may have to be drilled out and the tab to which it is attached may need to be ground down, to clear the mounting bracket. On most
Pads, this procedure is not necessary to do. The pads are Raybestes #
Install the Brake Pads into the caliper bracket (if not already done) Be sure to use the brake Pad clips! Slide the caliper over the rotor, and using the 14mm bolts with the lock washer, AND RED LOCTITE mount the caliper. Torque these bolts to 55 Foot Pounds.
When mounting the calipers be sure to use the LEFT caliper on the LEFT side, and the RIGHT caliper on the RIGHT side, BE SURE THAT THE BLEEDER SCREWS ARE ON THE TOP OF THE CALIPER. The driver’s side of the vehicle is the left side and the passenger side is the right side.
Now install the brake hose’s, We make these up using a brake hose crimper and staying with the US DOT rules, ALL hoses are tested to 3000 PSI for 15 seconds.