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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 07:54 AM
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LS1 conversion bracket question

I will be cutting my own brackets for a swap. I need to know the correct thickness Steel plate I’ll need. Thanks
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 09:34 AM
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Re: LS1 conversion bracket question

Originally Posted by vasquezmrysvll
I will be cutting my own brackets for a swap. I need to know the correct thickness Steel plate I’ll need. Thanks
.375" I just measured mine I got from Bigbrakeupgrade.com.
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 11:00 AM
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Re: LS1 conversion bracket question

Actually the thickness can vary I had bigbrakeupgrade make me a skinner set so that my rotor was center in the caliper carrier. If cutting it your self I would mock it up and figure out the exact thickness you need to center the carrier on the rotor.
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 12:02 PM
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Re: LS1 conversion bracket question

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Actually the thickness can vary I had bigbrakeupgrade make me a skinner set so that my rotor was center in the caliper carrier. If cutting it your self I would mock it up and figure out the exact thickness you need to center the carrier on the rotor.
Was your set 5/16” thick?
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 12:46 PM
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Re: LS1 conversion bracket question

Don't recall
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