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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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1LE Front Brakes and Spindles w/rear drums

I know I am going to get a lot of flack, but has anyone installed the 1LE front brakes, spindles, etc, while still retaining the rear stock drum brakes?

The reason for this is that I am tired of tire rubbing at full lock to lock.

I do plan on installing the rear PBR disc brake system. Just want to do that when I get some $$$ to replace the 26 spline axles to 28 spline and change the gears and install a limited slip unit at the same time.

So any and all input on this would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Re: 1LE Front Brakes and Spindles w/rear drums

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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Re: 1LE Front Brakes and Spindles w/rear drums

i did this for a few months, with the stock prop, no issues. Not ideal by any streach, but it will work fine
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Re: 1LE Front Brakes and Spindles w/rear drums

Cool. Well I dont plan on doing any crazy driving with this temporary set up. Just want to be able to drive the car and brake "normally".

And since I have N.O.S. GM 1LE spindles that I got off of Ebay not that long ago, collecting dust, they need to go on my car so the Ronal R-15's can fit and function like they should.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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Re: 1LE Front Brakes and Spindles w/rear drums

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Cool. Well I dont plan on doing any crazy driving with this temporary set up. Just want to be able to drive the car and brake "normally".

And since I have N.O.S. GM 1LE spindles that I got off of Ebay not that long ago, collecting dust, they need to go on my car so the Ronal R-15's can fit and function like they should.

Yea ran it for years on a 91 Z, looked a little strange a drum rear on a Z with most options, worked great, and am now in the process of swapping to 13 in front and 12 in LS rears.
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