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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Front discs

Are the front disc brakes from a 99 t/a better than the front discs on a 88 Firebird? If so, what are the major differences, and can you easily upgrade the 88 to 99 hardware?
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Re: Front discs

yes they are better, no they will not bolt on. It is a common swap though, requires modified spindles, brackets, hubs ect. A search will turn up the info, or edmiller sells the kits, this is his site

http://www.flynbye.com/index.html
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Re: Front discs

Your brakes are 10.5" rotors and single piston calipers, while the '99 has 12" rotors and dual piston calipers. Other difference being the '99 rotors are slip ons rather than hub and rotor assemblies. Made a huge difference with my car, I'd suggest the swap to any and all!!
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Re: Front discs

So, the way I read that website, if I send them my spindles, they'll convert them for the LS1 F-bodies disc brakes for $75?
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