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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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camaro brakes on ford 8.8?

Hey guys,

I have a ford 8.8 here that I plan on putting in my 82 camaro. I want to upgrade the housing ends to Torino big bearings and was wondering is there a bracket available that I can use to put my drum brakes on these housings?
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Re: camaro brakes on ford 8.8?

I got mine from Baer. I think Hawks may have them also.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Re: camaro brakes on ford 8.8?

got a link there dude? I looked and looked at different sites and manufactures and i can't find anything for me.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Re: camaro brakes on ford 8.8?

Baer doesnt list much on their site for builder components, you just have to do it the old fashioned way and call them..

Oh I just reread your 1st post and you said drum brakes.. I'm not sure who has that. Baer may have it..
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Re: camaro brakes on ford 8.8?

I think i may take the more common route and get explorer brakes on torino housing ends with adapter to fit my stock wheels.... I shutter to think of using more than one ford part on my car lol.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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Re: camaro brakes on ford 8.8?

just found these...

http://bearsperformance.com/canada/i...roducts_id=239
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Re: camaro brakes on ford 8.8?

Thats cool! I sure wouldnt use any ford rear brakes esp the disc stuff the late fox and SN95 stuff.. I HATE those calipers.
Id swap on 89-97 F-body PBR calipers and rotors.. Waaaay easier to work on.
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