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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Got some LS1 brake parts from scott. Spindles/hubs/brackets. Parts were very well done, at a good reasonable price and shipped fast. He has great customer service, would do business with again and recommend him in a heartbeat
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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Which kit (partial or complete conversion)did you get from them? Im looking at a few different upgrades in the future and was looking at their LS1 conversion.

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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I got a set of the ls1 brakes from them at the beginning of last summer. A guy locally had them for sale as new and never installed, they were the complete set with earls stainless lines, even still hard the shipping invoice with them. They went on every easy and have preformed great so far would definitively recommend them.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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I got most of my c5 upgrade from Scott, great guy to deal with answered all my questions/emails and did it in a reasonable amount of time.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pearl_iroc
I got most of my c5 upgrade from Scott, great guy to deal with answered all my questions/emails and did it in a reasonable amount of time.
Scott is the man.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Scott is the man.
I second this. He put the effort into salvaging my spindles and saved me the core, when I asked if he could do so safely. Even held on to them til I decided to proceed. Got the LS1 upgrade. Informative, and communication was top notch.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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Thank you guys! I appreciate the thread and kind words, Glad to be able to help you out! Please check out the new site and consider letting me feature your car on the main pages!

http://BigBrakeUpgrade.com
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Scott, when are you going to start doing rear upgrades?
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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I could look into doing them...I would need a rear to mock things up. What rear conversions are we looking at doing?
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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I myself am converting a 10 bolt drum to the 1LE pbr discs.

Judging by various posts, I`d assume this to be a popular swap. Along with:
1) 10.5 inch discs to 1LE - 10 bolt and 9 bolt
2) various rears to LS1 discs
3) various rears to C5

I know Ed Miller has setups for these, but nobody seems to be able to get ahold of him. Seems like it might be a good opportunity for you.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Don't forget the 5th gen rear brakes too!
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Sorry been busy. If you want a hassle free high quality brake upgrade get it from BBU Scotts customer service is simply put great. I will for sure be buying the complete kit from Scott for my next project as well.

Scott thanks again for everything. Sell me a shirt to advertise your site and products
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Looks good Scott. Once my suspension is done, brakes are next in line so i'll be calling you then!

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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Re: BigBrakeUpgrades

Scott, don't forget braided line sets for back brakes.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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Re: BigBrakeUpgrades

usin g ssbc prefomance brake system
I have 1986 firebird transam
4 wheel disc {not le1 opt.}
pad type 154
ssbc quick change upgrade a181r

1.do you think my s/s/lines will bolt up
2.are the seals high heat
3.can my stock master cylinder be used
4.what is the advantage with 2 piston caliper over stock

thank you
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