Hi everyone.

I am looking to swap my stock brakes from my 88 IROC to the LS1 brakes from bigbrakeupgrade: http://www.metzcon.com/bigbrake/pricing.htm

So I wanted get some opinions from knowledgeable people and where better than to ask the experts on this board.

First off I am not that car savvy so any help would be much appreciated.

So here are a couple of questions:

Has anyone bought the upgrade from them and what are your opinions on it?

Another question is what do I actually need to make the conversion. Do I need all those items on the price list to make the conversion? Also will they fit, or do I have to make any adjustments? Will the package require any sanding or drilling?

I lowered the car with lowering springs (about 1-2 inches). And I am sporting 245/50/16 tires at the front and 255/50/16 tires on back wheels if that even makes a difference for the swap.

Again, thank you all for your replies and advice and wisdom. I really appreciate it! You guys rock!!!

Here is the price list:


Complete LS1 Conversion Kit 659.00
Custom Hubs - for floating rotors 99.00
Laser Cut Adapter Brackets - 3/8 steel 59.00
Performance Friction - Carbon Metallic (20.00 upgrade w/kit) 49.00 Ceramic Pads* - (Virtually dust free!) Morse, Bosch (40.00 upgrade w/kit) *special order 60.00
Hawk Performance - Street Pads (standard price) 89.00
Hawk Performance - Street Pads (This special upgrade price available only if ordering a kit) 60.00
Modify your spindles 75.00
Spindles / Brackets 205.00
Spindles / Brackets / Hubs 305.00
Spindles / Brackets / Hubs assembled (bearings & seals incl.) 355.00 Slotted & Drilled Rotors Upgrade (w/complete kit purchase) 80.00
LS1 & C5 Banjo Bolts 12.00
Custom Earls Braided Stainless Brake Line Set (front) (complete sets available, please email for details and price/availability) 69.99
Earls Solo Bleeders These bleeder screws allow one person to bleed the brake system alone without air inclusion 14.99
Powder coat calipers ( all colors are available) Candies & Clears 50% more 110.00
Powder coat spindle assembly (1 color, 2 layers) 135.00 Caliper Decals ("Camaro") 12.00

 

Hi there,

I bought the complete Set and it is a easy build in. Took me about 30min per Side. Lowering or Tire size is not an issue, but you have to keep them 16" or go bigger if you want.
And it´s up to you if you want some extra Stuff like powder coating or drilled Rotors.

Well all I can say is that I´m totally happy with that Set and it was nice making buisness with them Guys.

 

The kit you listed first, is complete. All the other stuff you listed, are upgrades, or pieces to build your own system, like if you have calipers, but no spindles, etc.


I already scored my extra OEM spacers, so I can keep my GTA crosslace 16" wheels. I just can't go bigger than the 12.75" rotors, and keep my wheels. Oh well. I LOVE my crosslace wheels on my GTA!

 

Thanks a lot to the both of you. Your answers definitely helped and allowed me to gain more insight into this.

Just have a couple of questions. When you order the complete kit, do they send both rear brakes and front brake or just rear?

Also any of the other options you guys recommend? For example drilled rotors? My buddy said that they would allow the car to stop on a dime, however they are more for racing. Would they be good?

What would custom hubs do? Do I need them? Do I have to modify my spindles?

Thanks again in advance guys!!!!!

 

Outstanding upgrade. I bought my kit last fall. Very easy install and my Z stops like right now. I had a factory disc brakes with rear disks and I previously installed an Earls S/S brake line kit. When you do the upgrade flush and refill your brake fluid.

 

I bought their C5 kit and I love it. Don't waste your money on drilled and/or slotted rotors.

 

If you only pick one upgrade--get the stainless steel lines--much better tehn rubber which expands under braking. Maybe some good pads too. I really want this kit myself--thirdgen brakes are a joke--totally inadeqate for just normal driving.

 

They do offer a good kit but make sure you shop around. Are ceramic GM pads and braided lines included in that price? If not, keep looking and get the best kit for your money.

Ed

 

Also if you get their kit pick up a set of solo bleeders they make brake bleeding a simple one man job

 

or contact edmiller here on TGO, he makes a great ls1 setup as well as others.

there, I said it, free plug

 

got there c5 kit great kit all put together but i ground the fins down and can now run the stock 16's also

 

I was going to say it but you beat me to it!

 

Thanks a lot guys. Very much appreciated!!! Just one more question.

Which are some really good brake pads? Hawks Performance? Performance Friction?

Thank you!!!

 

When I ran the stock brakes I liked Performance Friction but, with my LS1 upgrade kit I would also like to know which are the best pads for street use. I am sick of the brake dust on my wheels. I thought about trying ceramic pads but I would like some opinions. Any ideas or experiences would be helpful.