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Old 11-29-2016, 03:25 PM
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Need brakes 86 TA

Ok car is 86 trans am WS6 (9 bolt, 4 wheel disc)..

What are my options.. i need the rears right now.

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Old 11-29-2016, 03:31 PM
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Re: Need brakes 86 TA

Go to pep boys, or Napa and see what they have. Be the best fastest bet.
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Re: Need brakes 86 TA

I just picked up ceramics for $30

What are my options for breaklines, calipers, and rotors do i haave being its a disc 9 Bolt set up?

Just ganna get the pads right now but will be doing the whole thing as its 30+ years old.
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Re: Need brakes 86 TA

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What are my options for breaklines, calipers, and rotors do i haave being its a disc 9 Bolt set up?
Your 9- bolt and the 10-bolt have the same braking system (lines, calipers, and rotors). Just purchase for your 86.

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Re: Need brakes 86 TA

So 4th gen rears will work?
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Re: Need brakes 86 TA

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So 4th gen rears will work?
Yes. A search will provide a wealth of info on the swap.

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I would put money in the front brakes, not the rear brakes.
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Re: Need brakes 86 TA

Ok will do... what options do we have, i dont think we have any good options that i can see, really just rebuilt. Or new oe




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