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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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Swapping rear ends - drums to disc

I'm sure this is not a new topic/question and the answer(s) is probably in the archives but I'll ask it anyway. The Iroc I just bought needs the fuel pump replaced so I figured I might as well swap the rear in it (GM open 3.23 drum) for the one from my donor/parts car (BW 3.27 posi disc). I know the rears will bolt up just fine but what changes will I need to make to the brake system?
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Re: Swapping rear ends - drums to disc

Ok...so I finally had time to look in the archives and, other than swapping the rear end, master cylinder/proportioning valve and parking brake cables from the donor car, I should be all set with parts. Does that sound right or I am I still missing something?
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Re: Swapping rear ends - drums to disc

Originally Posted by jdumas
Ok...so I finally had time to look in the archives and, other than swapping the rear end, master cylinder/proportioning valve and parking brake cables from the donor car, I should be all set with parts. Does that sound right...?
Assuming that the rear is equipped with 10.5" rotors and iron Delco-Moraine calipers, yes, though there's no need to swap the master.

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