1LE info wanted
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1LE info wanted
Okay, I have searched evrywhere, but there is too much conflicting info. So I just want nice clear answers, since I am on the other side of the world and info on F-bods is hard too get and parts even harder. I want to upgrade the brakes, and I was thinking that 1LE would be a good way to go. What I want to know is, do they fit under GTA wheels and what are the parts I will need. I understand that the calipers are made by PBR, they are an aussie company and are not too far from me, so if I can get the part number I can source the calipers (and hopefully the discs) locally, since heavy items cost heaps to send over here.
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Re: 1LE info wanted
I have LS1 brakes that fit under my GTA rims. It might be a better option, and it would probably cost less...
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Re: 1LE info wanted
The sticky at the top of the page may provide the info you're looking for.
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Re: 1LE info wanted
Well actually I did look at that, it's not clear. The whole idea of this thread is to NOT fill it with a whole lot of people saying "search" since that's all you get when you do search. As for the LS1 brakes, the problem is that you need to use a spacer, and you can't legally use a spacer on a car in Australia unless it had them from standard. I want clear straighforward info, if you don't have any, DON'T post
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: 1LE info wanted
Humm, what happened to the good old days when effort received a thank-you even if that effort wasn't particularly helpful. Apparently, manners are a thing lost. Good luck.
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Car: 88 GTA
Engine: Ls1
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27
Re: 1LE info wanted
Anyway, if anyone has any pics they would be appreciated too, as I think the calipers were used on some of the early-mid ninties Hi-Po Commodores here.
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Re: 1LE info wanted
Its not all the complicated bro. Just buy some stock third gen 1LE rotors and pads then either mod your own spindles and make brackets or buy some already done. Contact ebmiller if you need resources on stock 1LE parts
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Car: 88 GTA
Engine: Ls1
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27
Re: 1LE info wanted
OK, so if I get 1LE rotors and calipers it will bolt up to a modded spindle? I will have to get all the parts together, and I'll have to mod my spindles since you can't just go and get thirdgen parts easlily. I thought there was a caliper mount or adapter that I will need too. As for the spacer with LS1 brakes, I heard that you need a spacer if you run GTA wheels, if that's wrong then maybe LS1s would be the way to go.
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: 1LE info wanted
http://web.archive.org/web/200605221.../1LEbrake.html
Spohn sells the kit.
http://www.spohn.net/category.cfm?categoryid=1093
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Car: 88 GTA
Engine: Ls1
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.27
Re: 1LE info wanted
Yes.
http://web.archive.org/web/200605221.../1LEbrake.html
Spohn sells the kit.
http://www.spohn.net/category.cfm?categoryid=1093
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http://web.archive.org/web/200605221.../1LEbrake.html
Spohn sells the kit.
http://www.spohn.net/category.cfm?categoryid=1093
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