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Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
wow, i can't believe i read EVERY SINGLE PAGE. i feel as though i just ran a marathon.
well, after all the pages i have a question i do not think was covered, asked, but not answered. the bolts that bolt the calliper to the caliper abutment bracket (carrier). i have not seen a GMPN anywhere. can anyone help me, or point out what post# it is in so i can see where i missed it?
thanks much.
EDIT* figured it out.
8mm x1.25 x 28?mm with a flange hex head with green loctite applied is the way they are factory. i could not find a 28MM at the hardware store so i went with a 25, a 30 was too long. i also could not find a flanged head, so i got a washer. i spent 4$ and i have 4 extras.
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Last edited by Xophertony : 06-12-2007 at 09:29 PM.
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
well, i am having a bit of a fitment issue, i bought my brackets from Ebmiller (so i did not just hack these out myself) and they are not quite right. the bracket rubs the caliper. look:
i am wondering if i should clearance the bracket or the caliper... i could probably do a little of both. there is a casting injection mark right there that sticks out a bit i could sand down.... then i guess i will have to take a file to the bracket.
Last edited by Xophertony : 06-12-2007 at 09:33 PM.
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
I`m thinking of doing a C5 LS1 brakes conversion on my 3rd gen Formula. But I have a question. Will they fit with Ronal 1991-92 Firehawk 17 x 9,5 wheels?
Anybody tried fitting those brakes with 1991-92 Firehawk wheels?
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
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Originally Posted by Faceman
I`m thinking of doing a C5 LS1 brakes conversion on my 3rd gen Formula. But I have a question. Will they fit with Ronal 1991-92 Firehawk 17 x 9,5 wheels?
Anybody tried fitting those brakes with 1991-92 Firehawk wheels?
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
holy crap, this is an AMAZING thread!! Im getting my parts from a donor car tomorrow and hope to have up some pics once Im finished. I heard someone on here talk about polishing the calipers. Anyone done this yet, and if so any pics? Im polishing mine, and Im thinking about putting some candy blue powder coat over it to really make it pop. Plus, the color almost exactly matches the color of my car!! So how bout it, any poslied LS1s?
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
Wow, post still kicking. Installed fronts 3/04 thanks to Ed.. they are still rocking and no issues at all since then. Great job Ed, everyone who helped get it going... and of course thirdgen.org!
Ed, missed ya at the autofair... I was MIA in 07 though but the IROC is back on the road.
Polishing would look killer but hard to maintain. Polish with a candy coat would look killer. go for it. I went red/black powder coat on mine. Also polished up my spacers... notice the caliper reflection
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
Nice job on the caliper and houb, I mean mirror you have there...
This thread is great, hopfully I will have my car back on the road soon with the LS1 engine and trans to match the brakes I think the brakes might have 200 miles on them since I put them on, definatly less than 500. its been 3 and 1/2 years since they were put on, dang.....
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
Ok I'm still waiting for Ebmiller to PM me back about getting some brackets for my LS1 brakes, but in the mean time, is there someone on here that has been making hubs for people? Or do you guys just do it yourself? This is one of the steps that I'm afraid to tackle myself...
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
I just got done with one of mine yesterday. I took them to work and put them on the brake lathe, and just turned the rotor .002" at a time, but only 1" out from the "hub" center. Took me about an hour to do one, but I didnt want to burn up any of the bits. Most machine shops wanted anywhere from $60-$90 PER rotor! Needless to say Im glad I work at a Chevy dealer
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
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Originally Posted by BlueZee28
Ok I'm still waiting for Ebmiller to PM me back about getting some brackets for my LS1 brakes, but in the mean time, is there someone on here that has been making hubs for people? Or do you guys just do it yourself? This is one of the steps that I'm afraid to tackle myself...
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
Im pretty sure he still does. I had to get some random piece for my PBRs on my 9 bolt, and he had plenty of them in stock, and zinc coated! Definitely the guy to see if you're looking to reduce the amount of fab'ing on this setup you have to do yourself.
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
I think Im done with my setup, only one other question I have for ya. I made my bracket out of 3/8" steel, and I guess I have the "late" style spindles, the ones with the guide bosses on the spindle are raised. I flatened those down to try to center the caliper carrier over the rotor, and from the naked eye it looks pretty good. I think to get it perfect I would have to shim it, basically the thickness of 1/2 of a M12 washer (very technical, I know ). I was looking for some around the shop today, and just about everyone I asked said that as long as it looks pretty damn straight, I shouldnt worry about it being perfectly centered. What's yalls opinion on this, do I need to shim it to get it perfect, or would just slightly off center make that big of a difference?
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
Just curious, how to yall measure the distance from the rotor to the carrier when you're trying to center the carrier? Ive guesstimated that I need about 1/2 the thickness of a standard washer to get mine pretty centered. But I was just wondering how precise yall get yours. Some of the guys at the shop that as long as it's pretty close by eye, it shouldnt matter. Any advice?
Re: 98+ CAMARO “LS1” Brakes: Bigger & Better Period
I would imagine, that as long as it's pretty close, and nothing rubs, you are good to go. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I got my whole set up from Ed Miller, so I didn't really do any of the fab work on mine.
I think the brakes might have 200 miles on them since I put them on, definatly less than 500. its been 3 and 1/2 years since they were put on, dang.....
