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Feb 1, 2006 | 11:03 PM

BOSS 357

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From: RVA

Car: 89RS,89TBI FB, 91Z28, 89TPI FORMULA

Engine: 357 SBC TPI

Transmission: World Class T-5 (for now)

Axle/Gears: Strange 12-bolt 3.73

Caliper Confusion

I'm shopping around for aluminum calipers and i've noticed there only seem to be 2 types. One cast iron single-piston (which I already have) and the 2 piston aluminum (occasionally labeled "performance package) The 2 piston is the 1LE replacement right? I want 4-wheel aluminum calipers (as close to PBR as I can get) so my question is will the 2-piston calipers fit on my J65 setup? I'm not looking to be a 1LE-wannabe, I just want lighter, BETTER brakes.

Also......anyone have anything AGAINST the Cardone brand of calipers/pads, etc?

Thanks..
Eric

Feb 1, 2006 | 11:58 PM

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

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Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

Are you talking about the front or the rear?

Feb 2, 2006 | 06:04 AM

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Two-piston fronts (1LE) will require spindle modification. Single-piston PBR rears require a new backing plate. Here's the how-to:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=246768

JamesC