Brake system replacment
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From: Hartford, CT
Car: 1985 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 V-8
Transmission: 5-Speed
Brake system replacment
Ok I've done searching and I'm not sure wether I have found my answer or not. I have a '85 Z28 with Front Disc and Rear Drum, Basically what I'm doing is replacing the front brakes with new Rotors, calipers, pads, Brake Lines and hoses and I'm doing the rear as well. What I'm looking to find out is what Brake Lines and Brake Hoses I need and where can I get them, the few places I've been around here doesn't seem to have what I need. I've got everything else I need I'm just having trouble with the Brake Lines and the rubber hoses. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Last edited by Draven0214; Sep 29, 2006 at 01:13 PM.
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From: Bloomingdale, NJ
Car: 1985 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: T-5 5 Spd
Axle/Gears: Built 10bolt w/3.73s
I replaced mine with parts from Classictube and InlineTube and am satisfied with both. I prefer Classic, cause they have stainless fittings standard, Inline doesn't offer them in metric. Only problem is that Classic is usually backed up several weeks.
As far as your conversion I think you would specify rear disc, but you'll be getting lines to run the '82-'88 iron calipers if thats the way you're going. FYI, When I got my rear lines from Classic they totally bypassed the rear rubber line at the passenger side caliper. I thought that was pretty cool.
As far as your conversion I think you would specify rear disc, but you'll be getting lines to run the '82-'88 iron calipers if thats the way you're going. FYI, When I got my rear lines from Classic they totally bypassed the rear rubber line at the passenger side caliper. I thought that was pretty cool.
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From: Hartford, CT
Car: 1985 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 V-8
Transmission: 5-Speed
I'm keeping the drum brakes in the rear for now, just because I need to get the car on the road in the next 2 monthes, I think I found the 2 items I need though. I'm basically looking for the Lines and hoses, would these 2 be what I need?
Camaro/Firebird 82-92 Brake Line Kit
Earl's 82-92 Camaro/Firebird Select Application Hyperfirm Brake Line Kit, Braided Stainless Steel - 28A
Camaro/Firebird 82-92 Brake Line Kit
Earl's 82-92 Camaro/Firebird Select Application Hyperfirm Brake Line Kit, Braided Stainless Steel - 28A
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
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