factory upgraded brake conversion
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Car: 1987 camaro,88 firebird
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factory upgraded brake conversion
a guy parting a car locally has the performance brake option on his rear end.. i have the stock disc option on mine. i was wondering, do i need just the bracket to make those calipers fit? i am of understanding that the rotors and pads are different so im excluding those from the question.
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: factory upgraded brake conversion
Yes, you need the backing plates (along with all the other components, to include the combination valve).
Here's the how-to:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html
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Re: factory upgraded brake conversion
They are fron an 89 gta disc brake rear. The calipers look like this http://m.advanceautoparts.com/mt/sho...461%7CL3*15684
Idk which is pbr's and stuff like that.. Im a noob to this subject.. Is it worth upgrading? The guy wants 150 for the brackets and calipers
Idk which is pbr's and stuff like that.. Im a noob to this subject.. Is it worth upgrading? The guy wants 150 for the brackets and calipers
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: factory upgraded brake conversion
The set-up would be from a 9-bolt in 89, so if you have a 10-bolt, the backing plates won't fit (though the correct plates can be purchased). If your car is equipped with drums, you'll need to modify the axle flanges or buy a hassle-free kit from the following site:
http://www.flynbye.com/
The upgrade is worthwhile.
You'll have to pull the axles:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ling-axles.htm
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; Mar 10, 2013 at 06:56 AM.
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Car: 1987 camaro,88 firebird
Engine: 2.8 v6,5.0 tpi
Transmission: manual
Axle/Gears: 3.47
Re: factory upgraded brake conversion
Yeah that is without a doubt them, i have a 9 bolt disc rear.just not performance
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