Very old thread but thought id help out anybody facing the same problem.
I got an 06 impala ltz with a bad wheel bearing. The bearing/hub got seized together to the knuckle so decided to stop struggling with trying to remove it, and get a new knuckle and hub when a low mile impala came through local junkyard. happened that a 2013 came in and thought itd be straightforward since they are same generation. when i looked it had a integrated ebrake but thought, might as well still take it since im here and will just purchase new caliper along with hub, knuckle and rotor since thered be a discount for entire assembly
. Got home and removed the knuckle. all new parts fit perfect with the only fitment issues being ebrake cable length and style alongside soft brake cable not quite the right length or position. Both brake cables can work with a bit of needing to get it done
. For the ebrake cable, 2 bolts, one through the opening of the end of the cable through the inner piece of the ebrake actuator where its nearly a complete circle [where the newer style nub type cable slots into] has an opening through it which happens to be in the right position and distance to pop a bolt through it all and hold it in place. while the cable housing can have a bolt go through the plastic retainer pin hole through the other section of the integrated ebrake piece. the position is just right to work right on the side of the 2 pieces to clamp when ebrake is engaged. just be careful with the noodle housing on the ebrake cable getting too close to inner rim. might need to bend it slightly or tie it back to keep it away but still allow smooth actuation and release of cable, mileage will vary a tad. I clipped it back onto a bracket to hold it away while providing smooth actuation. As for soft brake cable, the distance to caliper is about quarter inch off due to connector ending being slightly different. Can bend the connecting bracket that shifts from hard to soft brake line outward. there should be enough slack on both sides to allow for this, at least in my instance it was safe to do so but again be very careful and approach as you see fit. after bending it out about a quarter inch, with the connection portion that hollow brake bolt goes through, i have the hose going straight up towards suspension since that was the way that allowed for safest routing and fitment with new style components without any brake fluid leakage. Did try downward and 90 degrees facing inward but one was too tight and the other not sitting flush so was leakage of brake fluid. the splash guard behind the hub is slightly different, just doesnt have the cutout for drum and hat ebrake, should be able to use the older one without issue but not too sure.
with those 2 hiccups with fitment of both brake/ebrake cables, it fits, no leaks or too much tension anywhere and has been holding good. Really liking the newer style integrated as its much less of a hassle than older style. unintentional upgrade but worth the effort. To properly install or for clients vehicle, id get the proper ebrake integrated rear cables along with a replacement soft brake line to meet with the caliper. Not necessary but recommended, probably going to do it once there is a sale or i come across them for cheap just to have peace of mind. Hardly any info regarding this topic which sucks.
TLDR: swapping from drum and hat to integrated is possible and parts needed are listed below, if swapping one side would recommend doing the same on both sides. -
proper method - new caliper, caliper bracket, soft brake tubing to caliper, ebrake cable to caliper, shallow depth rotor, brake pads, hub and knuckle splash guard
improper - new caliper, caliper bracket, shallow depth rotor, brake pads
EDIT: Also remember to buy proper fitting brake pads and in future when purchasing new ones, tell them both your year and whatever year brake caliper you pulled it from to have proper fitting brake pads and avoid the inconvenience of needing to go back lol. so in my instance its 06 ltz front brake pads and 13 ltz rear brake pads [newer style pads are roughly same size but slight different shape and have only 1 notch on end instead of 2... might be able to cut the old one in place but for about 15-20 bucks a ceramic set at local store its probably not worth the effort]