rear disc swap - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

camaro391z · 11-09-2009, 06:32 PM

i recently got a 4th gen rear given to me that i was told was orig out of a 94 ta..... i was told u can swap the 4th gen rear disc to a 3rd gen drum rear??? can anyone give me sum pointers??

JamesC · 11-09-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro391z

i recently got a 4th gen rear given to me that i was told was orig out of a 94 ta..... i was told u can swap the 4th gen rear disc to a 3rd gen drum rear??? can anyone give me sum pointers??

The swap from drum to disc isn't direct. You'll need to modify the axle flanges or buy a kit from Ed Miller. You'll also need a combination valve and e-brake cables. Check the following FAQ for more info about the swap:

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

JamesC

camaro391z · 11-09-2009, 06:57 PM

ok thanks just wanted to make sure it was possible b4 i cut that top of the flange off. looks like the ebrake is inside the rotor, will my axles wrk with that setup?

JamesC · 11-09-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro391z

ok thanks just wanted to make sure it was possible b4 i cut that top of the flange off. looks like the ebrake is inside the rotor, will my axles wrk with that setup?

http://www.thirdgen.org/ls1reardisc

JamesC

Stephen · 11-09-2009, 07:26 PM

Just swap the entire rear end. WAY easier, free & a direct bolt-in.

camaro391z · 11-09-2009, 07:30 PM

yea that wld be the way to go but the housing was busted.