brake conversion

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Apr 21, 2016 | 08:55 AM
  #1  
I'm doing drum to disc conversion on my 1990 IROC this weekend. I have PBR calipers, pads, rotors, bracket (from Flynbye), hoses, and e-brake cable. My question is the following: are shims and spacers needed to complete the installation? Thanks
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Apr 21, 2016 | 10:44 AM
  #2  
Re: brake conversion
If it's anything like the LS1 PBR (4th gen) brakes I converted on my second gen from drums. I had to mock it up then find out what I needed for spacers/washers to align everything properly.
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Apr 21, 2016 | 02:50 PM
  #3  
Re: brake conversion
Quote: If it's anything like the LS1 PBR (4th gen) brakes I converted on my second gen from drums. I had to mock it up then find out what I needed for spacers/washers to align everything properly.
OK. Thanks.
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Apr 21, 2016 | 02:56 PM
  #4  
Re: brake conversion
Primarly what I had to align was the caliper bracket on the passenger side. My driver side was pretty much fine. So I had everyhing assembled without the wheel on and then chekced to make sure everything was straight. I should have given that information before, but didn't think about it. Hope this helps.
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Apr 21, 2016 | 03:55 PM
  #5  
Re: brake conversion
I swapped from Delco-Moraines to PBR's. The following link provides pics and part numbers which might prove useful. Also, note the spacers. As I recall I only used one.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html

JamesC
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Apr 21, 2016 | 05:25 PM
  #6  
Re: brake conversion
My PBRs installed the same as JamesC (JamesC's ?). One shim (or pair I should say) to centre one carrier over the rotor. .030" in my case.

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Apr 27, 2016 | 10:01 AM
  #7  
Re: brake conversion
Quote: Primarly what I had to align was the caliper bracket on the passenger side. My driver side was pretty much fine. So I had everyhing assembled without the wheel on and then chekced to make sure everything was straight. I should have given that information before, but didn't think about it. Hope this helps.
Thanks. It does helps.
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Apr 27, 2016 | 10:01 AM
  #8  
Re: brake conversion
Quote: I swapped from Delco-Moraines to PBR's. The following link provides pics and part numbers which might prove useful. Also, note the spacers. As I recall I only used one.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html

JamesC
Thanks. I'll check it out.
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Apr 27, 2016 | 10:02 AM
  #9  
Re: brake conversion
Quote: My PBRs installed the same as JamesC (JamesC's ?). One shim (or pair I should say) to centre one carrier over the rotor. .030" in my case.

Cool! Thanks
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Apr 27, 2016 | 10:21 AM
  #10  
Re: brake conversion
Quote: I swapped from Delco-Moraines to PBR's. The following link provides pics and part numbers which might prove useful. Also, note the spacers. As I recall I only used one.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html

JamesC
Where did you get the brackets (the ones attached to the rear end) for the brake hoses?
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Apr 27, 2016 | 10:24 AM
  #11  
Re: brake conversion
Quote: Where did you get the brackets (the ones attached to the rear end) for the brake hoses?
Never mind. I just finished reading one of your old posts.
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Jun 27, 2016 | 02:01 PM
  #12  
Re: brake conversion
i m changing complete rear from 273 drums to 323 posi discs. do i need a different prop valve or any thing else?
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Jun 27, 2016 | 03:46 PM
  #13  
Re: brake conversion
Quote: i m changing complete rear from 273 drums to 323 posi discs. do i need a different prop valve or any thing else?
Welcome to TGO, jerry.

The following link will provide info on combination valves, master cylinders, and so on.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html

JamesC
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