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Dec 18, 2007 | 08:32 PM

chixon

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From: Woodward, OK.

Car: 1986 Camaro IROC-Z "Clone"

Engine: 400 SBC

Transmission: 5-Speed

Axle/Gears: 3.23

4th gen brakes

I need some help. I have an 86 Z28 with rear drums and I have been given a free 4th gen rear with disc brakes. It came from a 94 camaro with a v6 and a 5 speed. Is this considered an upgrade or is it not worth it. Are these brakes different from a z28?

Dec 18, 2007 | 10:48 PM

Brennan

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From: Corner Brook, NL

Car: 1984 Z28 HT,2006 2500HD

Engine: 5.7L, 6.6Llbz dmax

Transmission: 700R4, 6 speed allison

Axle/Gears: worn out 3.73 posi

Re: 4th gen brakes

disc brakes>drum brakes anyday, im looking for a fourth gen rear myself for that exact reason

Dec 20, 2007 | 02:31 AM

ebmiller88

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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA

Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS

Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag

Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56

Re: 4th gen brakes

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Originally Posted by chixon

Those are Lt1 rear brakes which are the same as all rear discs from '89-97. Swap it in, you'll be glad you did. You'll need a new prop valve, different brake lines and e-brake cables. LMK if you need any help.

Ed