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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 350 (5.7 TPI)
Transmission: auto 700R4
Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt L.S.
Rear pads

Are the brake pads on a '88 Formula WS6 front and rear the same?
And do I need any hardware, like springs or bolts etc. to fit the pads, or can I reuse what's on it now?
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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Re: Rear pads

I am going to assume it's 4 wheel disc.
You won't have any springs.
If your calipers are good you can just compress the piston, throw on pads and bolt the calipers back on.
I would recommend having the rotors turned.
I would also recommend taking the "slide bolts" (bolts that mount the caliper) and cleaning them and putting some grease on them.
Then can seize and hold the caliper so your brakes don't release.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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From: Northern part of The Netherlands
Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 350 (5.7 TPI)
Transmission: auto 700R4
Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt L.S.
Re: Rear pads

Originally Posted by kcb37
I am going to assume it's 4 wheel disc.
You won't have any springs.
If your calipers are good you can just compress the piston, throw on pads and bolt the calipers back on.
I would recommend having the rotors turned.
I would also recommend taking the "slide bolts" (bolts that mount the caliper) and cleaning them and putting some grease on them.
Then can seize and hold the caliper so your brakes don't release.
Thanks.
I've read somewhere, the calipers have to be compressed by turning a screw or bolt..??
And what do you mean by turning the rotors?
And yes, I have rear discs.....!!
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