Front Caliper compatability

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05-31-2010, 12:26 AM

Mrs.Crasher0083

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Front Caliper compatability

Anybody know if the dual piston front calipers that come off of a Camaro with rear disc brakes will fit on a Camaro with rear drum brakes? Also would it give more stopping power and is it worth the $42 difference?

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05-31-2010, 06:31 AM

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Re: Front Caliper compatability

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Anybody know if the dual piston front calipers that come off of a Camaro with rear disc brakes will fit on a Camaro with rear drum brakes?

They'll not fit.

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07-25-2010, 06:07 PM

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Re: Front Caliper compatability

so what do u need a whole new spindle???

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07-25-2010, 08:02 PM

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so what do u need a whole new spindle???

No, but the spindle requires modification. The following link will provide the info you need:

http://web.archive.org/web/200605221.../1LEbrake.html

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