Cars'n'Guitars

How rare are rear disc brakes with posi on a 1982 Camaro? I've looked all over the internet but have found nothing useful.

FormerL69

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As others will say, there's no way to know. GM did not keep records of what cars were built with what options back then. I know in the world of '82 Pace Cars the rear discs are "rare" -- but again, there's no way of knowing how many total '82s had them.

Cars'n'Guitars

That sucks, okay another question how desirable are they? Also thanks for your help.

JamesC

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The 82-88 J65 set-up is generally reviled here on TGO. That said, I experienced no issues with it. The system requires the use of the parking brake on a regular basis to function well. See the recall below.

http://members.shaw.ca/crussel/recalls/86c28/86c28.html

JamesC

chazman

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There was enough demand for the 4 wheel discs, that GM actually ran into parts shortages for the system. Sometimes, you'll run across a WS7 early Trans Am, for example. That was a WS6 car with drum brakes, built during the shortage.

Cars'n'Guitars

Is that something that can be upgraded now, or might they have somekind of aftermarket kit for it now?

JamesC

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I suspect that if you purchase remain calipers, the 'fix' is included. Of course, you can upgrade to the 89+ system with its 11.7" rotors and alum PBR calipers or even the LS1 set-up.

Here's the former:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html

Check below for other options:

http://www.flynbye.com/

JamesC

Cars'n'Guitars

Okay thanks for all your help.

DJP87Z28

For Post # 9 use BRAKES and not Breaks...

Cars'n'Guitars

Haha, I knew subconsciously I was spelling it wrong but it totally slipped my mind, thanks for correcting me or else I would have kept spelling it that way.