TPI

Sup guys,

Quick question in regard to the 1LE brake kit offered from Hawks..
Im considering purchasing the kit to replace my noisy, clunky, and
irritating '88 J65's... I just cant stand rolling down a bumpy road
sounding like my car is falling apart.

Anyway, has anyone had any experience with the kit? It looks like
it comes with everything I need for the conversion, but Id like some
insight. Id like to refrain from going with a aftermarket kit like Wilwood..
1LE seems like a pretty good choice for what I do with the car.

Thanks in advance.

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

Sorry no experience with Hawks. Spohn offers a kit, one that I used a few years ago. I'm very happy with it.

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1982-1992-...e-Package.html

Anyway you might consider it as an option.

JamesC

Rickey_85TA

In my experience, 1LE replacement parts are hard to find and if you find them they are special order.
I was also considering 1LE brakes upgrade but LS1 brakes upgrade is about the same price and the replacement parts are more readily available. Because of this I'm going with LS1.
Check out BigBrakeUpgrade.com or FlynBye.com

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

I've replaced parts—pads and rotors—a couple of times over the years. Finding/ordering parts wasn't an issue even from AutoZone. If nothing else, Spohn sells all that's needed. That said, each to his own.

JamesC

TPI

Thanks guys for the suggestions, Ill definitely look into the Spohn kit. I want something that comes with absolutely everything, so I can knock it out in a weekend instead of scrambling around for parts. Hawks seems like a pretty good bites considering the price, ill talk to a rep and see exaclty what I can get my hands on..

I cannot believe how awful these '88 J65's are.. Everything from the front calipers/pads jiggling to the rear E-brake.. My '89 doesnt make half the noise my '88 does.. Then again, my built '89 has drums in the rear.. but my fronts are absolutely silent.
Very frustrating to say the least, and I know I am not alone with this problem.