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Old 11-08-2009, 06:44 PM
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lt1 front brakes?

I just put in a lt1 rear in my 88 firebird and was wondering if anyone knew if i could up grade the front brakes to lt1 brakes. Mind you i used this axle because i a running 03 corvette wheels and didnt really want to run spacers in the back
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

Pretty sure lt1 brakes (from camaro and firebird) our the same as ours.
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

they arent the same, but arent any better.
if you spend the money go aftermarket or go with the ls1 stuff.
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How would i do ls1 brake on my car
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

do a search in the brake forum. there are fair amounts of threads on this.
i believe ed makes a pretty much bolt on kit.
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

just ran across this thread.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exte...ont-brake.html
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

If I was to put LT1 front brakes on I wouldnt have to run front spacers correct? And if so could I just change out the rotors and cal it good or is there a lot more to it?
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

www.bigbrakeupgrade.com

Its a bolt in kit for a good price. He even offers a corvette setup too.
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

$600??? WOW. Im thinking on finden a blown up 4th gen and stealin the rotors and rearend. I know I can use the rearend but what about the front?
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Re: lt1 front brakes?

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$600??? WOW. Im thinking on finden a blown up 4th gen and stealin the rotors and rearend. I know I can use the rearend but what about the front?
Using fourthgen front brakes you need to modify the spindles, grind down the hubs, ect, ect. I think that kit is a good deal.
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