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Old 08-26-2009, 02:30 AM   #1
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Rear disc brake swap questions...

Does anyone know how difficult it would be to convert my rear drums to discs from another T/A, or if it's even possible? I have a '91 GTA, but it's basically the crappiest version possible; rear drums, 4-spd auto, 305.

So I at least want to get some extra braking out of the beast, but conversion kits run in the thousands. So I was wondering how hard it would be, or if it's even possible without completely overhauling and reworking the rear.
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Old 08-26-2009, 06:00 AM   #2
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Re: Rear disc brake swap questions...

Contact eb miller he's on here, and sells kits. The guy is awesome!!!
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Old 08-26-2009, 08:02 AM   #3
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Does anyone know how difficult it would be to convert my rear drums to discs.... I was wondering how hard it would be, or if it's even possible without completely overhauling and reworking the rear.
The info you require is in the following FAQ toward the bottom:

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/tr...-10-bolts.html (FAQ About 10-Bolts)

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Old 08-26-2009, 11:10 AM   #4
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Re: Rear disc brake swap questions...

thanks guys. how hard is it to remove the axles?
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Old 08-26-2009, 11:23 AM   #5
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thanks guys. how hard is it to remove the axles?
Check the FAQ above for a how-to link.

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