Those are eight lug though, and not easily adaptable to the half ton trucks.....

 

Did we ever find out if the 2500HD calipers fit on the single piston brackets?
I priced out 2500HD calipers for a '96 2500HD at 21.99(7500 GVW I think) and 29.99 for the 8000 GVW.
I'll install this weekend, try and figure out if the 1500 pads fit. I thought I read they do here somewhere.

 

Remember, brake fluid is hydroscopic. It draws in atmospheric moisture and will start to rust the hard lines from the inside out. It is supposed to be clear when it is good, but if it looks like coffee that means you have liquid rust in the lines. Your pedal will have to go down to the floor in this state as well. If you will flush out all the old fluid then add fresh brake fluid in all the lines, then bleed out all the air you will think it feels like a new brake job was just done. Trust me, this is very worth doing & costs less than $12. The water absorbed by the brake fluid is compressable but brake fluid is not, the pedal going all the way to the floor is a strong sign that a lot of moisture has contaminated the system. The flush cures that.

 

The 7500gvw is the LD 3/4 ton. Those are the ones you want. Those are indeed a direct bolt on. You could compare the HD's to the LD's, and see if there are any mounting differences.

 

Excellent Idea!! I'll perform a flush while I'm in there. I completley forgot about the fluid going bad, the truck is pretty old.
Thanks!

 

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the knowlede! I'll check the fittings on the 8800GVW calipers while I'm at the store. I'm sure the 7500 GVW will be fine though, that's an additional 1500 LBS.

 

I'm planning on putting the 7500 lb GVWR Ram 2500 calipers on my 1996 1500 when it's time for front brakes. I should just get calipers for 1996 truck, right? Also, do I get brake pads for a 1500, or a 2500?

 

96 will work. Before you leave the parts store, verify the 1500 pads will hold on to the caliper piston, as I do believe that is the only difference between the calipers.... 2500 LD pads should work as well.

 

Any update ?
I'm thinking of going with the LD 2500 setup for my 99 ?
Do I want to make sure to get 99 Calipers or does it matter ?
Also which pads, 1500 or 2500, they are different part numbers

 

I still haven't done my brakes yet... I'm putting it off til the end of the month, they need a little more love than just calipers & pads. Lol!
I believe u can install 2500LD calipers on your 99. I don't think they made a 7500LD in 99. The pad are supposed to be the same as 1500 pads. I would make sure they fit before u leave the store though.