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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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V6 > V8 Brakes

My 92 3.1 V6 bird needs new front brakes (including new calipers, rotors, and pads)

So I was wondering if it would be easy if not any different to go ahead and put some stock V8 calipers, rotors and pads on instead...

I searched but couldn't find anything
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Re: V6 > V8 Brakes

The 82-92 F-bodies all have the exact same front brakes, regardless of engines. (Unless you have the '89-92 1LE package with the larger brakes, of course.)

So yes, you can put stock V8 front brakes on your car, as they are the exact same as what you have now.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Re: V6 > V8 Brakes

haha ok...nevermind

Thanks!
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Re: V6 > V8 Brakes

yeah and rear axles and everythnig else is the same too

pretyt much the only real component difference related to engine difference would be springs/struts and their rates

im not sure why ppl think brakes and axles and such differ depending on the engine

i love it when ppl call and axle a 6 cylinder axle or a v-8 axle

amusing stuff...

good luck
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