68 drum to 3rd gen disk?
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68 drum to 3rd gen disk?
ok guys i have looked and looked and cant find anything about this swap and if it will even work. i currently have a 68 camaro and i am hopefully going to buy this 87 today but what i need to know if i can use the stock disk breaks off of the 87 and put them on my 68? i need to know all the details and tips and all that if anyone has done this swap. thanks will
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Re: 68 drum to 3rd gen disk?
I'd recommend keeping clear of the '88 and older rear discs, they're prone to failing and not working properly. I'd look into the '89 and newer PBR rear discs and they'll install cleanly onto your '68 rearend without issues.
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Re: 68 drum to 3rd gen disk?
And if you choose to do the above, the following may be helpful:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html
James.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html
James.
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