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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Car: 1991 firebird formula
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Which Calipers Do I Have?

Im in the middle of a disc swap and I have a few questions

I got the rear from a local member but he did not know anything about it, how can I tell if it has the performance options?

The calipers I got are off a 88 formula and they need to be rebuilt how can I tell which kit to get? Same with the pads there is a performance and not performance.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Which Calipers Do I Have?

There's some brake info in the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html

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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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Car: 90 Formula -- tot resto in progress
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Transmission: 700R4 w/ 2500 stall, by Owen @ ARD
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi disc
Re: Which Calipers Do I Have?

If you're rebuilding the existing equipment, find a competent
counter-man at one of the better parts houses. And O'reilly's, NAPA,
Car-Quest, will have a better selection of upgrades than the likes of
Auto-Zone, Pep-Boys, etc. (And beware, there will still be chuckle-heads
at the better houses.) Then take your existing parts along. "I want to
rebuild/replace these." The counter-man competency can help you
determine the performance options most suitable for you.

Good luck,
kk
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