The question of the pedal pads.
#1
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 9,666
Received 546 Likes
on
376 Posts
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
The question of the pedal pads.
I've seen two styles on our cars.
The hex pattern pads:
And the older style looking pads:
All of my cars have the hexagon pattern pads and were all built at Van Nuys. Anyone have info on which cars got what and why?
The hex pattern pads:
And the older style looking pads:
All of my cars have the hexagon pattern pads and were all built at Van Nuys. Anyone have info on which cars got what and why?
#2
Supreme Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CT
Posts: 2,742
Received 258 Likes
on
149 Posts
Car: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 Liter 4-BBL V8 High Output
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I've Only Seen The Hex Type,The GM Factory Replacement I Have On My Clutch Pedal Is Similar To The Old Style.
#3
Moderator
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
1987 Van Nuys car.
I know the 1989 IROC-Z had the honey comb design with the curved edge gas pedal. I guess we just need to check to see if this was another 88+ change.
Update...I went through some photos of 1988 cars and see the honeycomb pattern and curved gas pedal. Another 88+ design.
I know the 1989 IROC-Z had the honey comb design with the curved edge gas pedal. I guess we just need to check to see if this was another 88+ change.
Update...I went through some photos of 1988 cars and see the honeycomb pattern and curved gas pedal. Another 88+ design.
Last edited by scottmoyer; 08-28-2013 at 07:49 PM.
#4
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 9,666
Received 546 Likes
on
376 Posts
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
1987 Van Nuys car.
I know the 1989 IROC-Z had the honey comb design with the curved edge gas pedal. I guess we just need to check to see if this was another 88+ change.
Update...I went through some photos of 1988 cars and see the honeycomb pattern and curved gas pedal. Another 88+ design.
I know the 1989 IROC-Z had the honey comb design with the curved edge gas pedal. I guess we just need to check to see if this was another 88+ change.
Update...I went through some photos of 1988 cars and see the honeycomb pattern and curved gas pedal. Another 88+ design.
Both my '85 and '83 have the honey comb pattern.
#5
Moderator
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
There's an 87 Norwood car on ebay that you can see have the pedals as mine. So we know that both Norwood and Van Nuys had the same pedals in '87.
It looks like 82-86 all had the honeycomb pedals. I wonder why '87 was different.
It looks like 82-86 all had the honeycomb pedals. I wonder why '87 was different.
#6
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 9,666
Received 546 Likes
on
376 Posts
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Yeah, I thought it might have been a Norwood vs Van Nuys thing, but guess not.
#7
Senior Member
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I think my brake pad was changed out by the original owner, mine has the disc brake writing pad on my 91 T/A and all other GTAs and T/A from 88/92 i've seen have been the honeycomb type regardless if it had drum or disc rear brakes. But my gas pad is like the 88/92 style.
Trending Topics
#9
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 9,666
Received 546 Likes
on
376 Posts
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Looks like there is some connection with '87s as Scott mentioned.
#12
Member
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Mountain City, TN
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 355 L98 Carb
Transmission: WC T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Auburn Posi
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
My 92 RS has the Hex style pads.. I'm wondering if they didn't change the design of them around the 90 models??
#15
Senior Member
#17
Senior Member
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Does anyone have a Norwood car with the hex pads?
That may be the difference... Over the years I have had 5 thirdgens...
'86 Norwood IROC (sold) - no hex - auto, 4 wheel discs, LG4
'87 Norwood TA (still have) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LB9
'87 Norwood TA (sold) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LG4
'89 Van Nuys GTA (sold) - had hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
'89 Van Nuys GTA (still have) - has hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
That may be the difference... Over the years I have had 5 thirdgens...
'86 Norwood IROC (sold) - no hex - auto, 4 wheel discs, LG4
'87 Norwood TA (still have) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LB9
'87 Norwood TA (sold) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LG4
'89 Van Nuys GTA (sold) - had hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
'89 Van Nuys GTA (still have) - has hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
Last edited by Stuart S; 09-03-2013 at 10:26 PM.
#18
Supreme Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CT
Posts: 2,742
Received 258 Likes
on
149 Posts
Car: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 Liter 4-BBL V8 High Output
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Does anyone have a Norwood car with the hex pads?
That may be the difference... Over the years I have had 5 thirdgens...
'86 Norwood IROC (sold) - no hex - auto, 4 wheel discs, LG4
'87 Norwood TA (still have) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LB9
'87 Norwood TA (sold) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LG4
'89 Van Nuys GTA (sold) - had hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
'89 Van Nuys GTA (still have) - has hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
That may be the difference... Over the years I have had 5 thirdgens...
'86 Norwood IROC (sold) - no hex - auto, 4 wheel discs, LG4
'87 Norwood TA (still have) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LB9
'87 Norwood TA (sold) - no hex - auto, drum rear, LG4
'89 Van Nuys GTA (sold) - had hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
'89 Van Nuys GTA (still have) - has hex - auto, 4 wheel disc, L98
#19
Supreme Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Il
Posts: 11,694
Received 746 Likes
on
505 Posts
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
All my cars are 89 and up,
all honeycomb,
disc/drum auto 3cars,
disc/disc 5spd 1car,
disc/disc auto 7cars.
all honeycomb,
disc/drum auto 3cars,
disc/disc 5spd 1car,
disc/disc auto 7cars.
#20
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 9,666
Received 546 Likes
on
376 Posts
Car: 1989 IROC-Z. Original owner
Engine: LB9. Dual Cats. Big Cam
Transmission: World Class T-5
Axle/Gears: BW 3.45
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Here's what I think...
I *think* that the honeycomb pads are standard for all 3rd gens from '82-'92, from both Norwood and Van Nuys. The other ones with lines I'm guessing, were in the parts chain, and were either used to fill in gaps in supply, or someone simply decided to use up that stock pile of parts during '85-'87. LOTS of '87s with them, it would appear.
Just my theory.....
I *think* that the honeycomb pads are standard for all 3rd gens from '82-'92, from both Norwood and Van Nuys. The other ones with lines I'm guessing, were in the parts chain, and were either used to fill in gaps in supply, or someone simply decided to use up that stock pile of parts during '85-'87. LOTS of '87s with them, it would appear.
Just my theory.....
Last edited by chazman; 09-04-2013 at 09:06 AM.
#21
Supreme Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: CT
Posts: 2,742
Received 258 Likes
on
149 Posts
Car: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.0 Liter 4-BBL V8 High Output
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I Think You May Be Right,I Checked My Records I Bought This Replacement Pad In 2004,I Remember The GM Parts Man Saying The Honeycomb Was Superseded With The Lined Type.
#22
Moderator
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I think you have a replaced pad. What is your gas pedal style. They should match.
I have seen replacement pads that have the honeycomb pattern for autos and I found the lined pads for manual cars. I have not been able to locate lined brake pads for the auto cars. BTW, for anyone researching, my car is a Van Nuys car.
I have seen replacement pads that have the honeycomb pattern for autos and I found the lined pads for manual cars. I have not been able to locate lined brake pads for the auto cars. BTW, for anyone researching, my car is a Van Nuys car.
Last edited by scottmoyer; 09-05-2013 at 11:11 AM.
#23
Member
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1985 Trans Am/WS6
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I think you have a replaced pad. What is your gas pedal style. They should match.
I have seen replacement pads that have the honeycomb pattern for autos and I found the lined pads for manual cars. I have not been able to locate brake pads for the auto cars. BTW, for anyone researching, my car is a Van Nuys car.
I have seen replacement pads that have the honeycomb pattern for autos and I found the lined pads for manual cars. I have not been able to locate brake pads for the auto cars. BTW, for anyone researching, my car is a Van Nuys car.
#24
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Tucson, Arizona USA
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 1987 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I read somewhere, probably about ten years ago, that the lined pads were a one year only design, 1987. My 1987 Z28 convertible has lined pads.
#26
Supreme Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Il
Posts: 11,694
Received 746 Likes
on
505 Posts
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
The lined pedals were also used in 1st and 2nd gen cars but if memory serves me correctly, the gas pedal had horizontal lines that went top to bottom instead of just having that little lower section.
#27
Community Administrator
iTrader: (1)
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Is this a difference between Camaros and Firebirds? From what I've seen, every 1987 and older Trans Am had the lined pads while 1988 and newer Trans Am had the honeycomb design.
Here's a screen grab from Knight Rider in 1983 showing the lined pedals on their Trans Am. While the car was obviously modified, I doubt they'd change the pedals from honeycomb to the lined for the show.
Here's a screen grab from Knight Rider in 1983 showing the lined pedals on their Trans Am. While the car was obviously modified, I doubt they'd change the pedals from honeycomb to the lined for the show.
#28
Supreme Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Il
Posts: 11,694
Received 746 Likes
on
505 Posts
Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I thought the pedals in birds went from lines to honeycomb in 85 with the dash upgrade? Just a thought, I sure don't know, don't look at the pedals much.
Last edited by TTOP350; 09-06-2013 at 11:28 PM.
#29
Senior Member
#30
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mantua NJ
Posts: 5,826
Received 64 Likes
on
57 Posts
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
My 86 TA came with these,maybe it has something to do with 4 wheel disk brakes(WS6).
#31
Moderator
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Mantaguy, I wonder if that brake pad is an OEM pad. Notice the font size and layout compared to the rest of the "disc brake" pads listed. It just doesn't look as clean and crisp as the others.
#32
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mantua NJ
Posts: 5,826
Received 64 Likes
on
57 Posts
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
It is a replacement,I forget were I got it,but it was sold to me as OEM, OER.or NOS.maybe Ebay,GM Direct or GM Parts Cheap.If it's not,it sure is close to what was on their.
#33
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1985 Trans Am WS6
Engine: LG4
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 Posi Disc
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I was curious, so I snapped a picture of mine. I have no reason to believe that any of these have been replaced. 1985 Trans Am WS6.
#36
Administrator
iTrader: (1)
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
It seems true that the lined pads were available throughout almost the entire Third Gen randomly on disc cars. I think the style is from the late 60s-late 70s cars mostly. Possibly leftovers? Back then some had chrome inserts also. It's definitely true that the replacement Disc Brakes font is slightly different than the original pads.
#37
Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 490
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
5 Posts
Car: 82 MSE/89 TTA/89 Formula/99 TA
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Per chazman's request-1982 Firebird base 24k. Its a Van Nuys car, built in month of April, 1st or 2nd week.
On an interesting side note-86WS6 has an 82 TA with the maroon interior-but look at the vinyl piece near the gas pedal. His has a more reddish maroon look as mine is darker maroon.
On an interesting side note-86WS6 has an 82 TA with the maroon interior-but look at the vinyl piece near the gas pedal. His has a more reddish maroon look as mine is darker maroon.
#38
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mantua NJ
Posts: 5,826
Received 64 Likes
on
57 Posts
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I went threw my parts & illustration catalog and it is only listing one automatic peddle pad for 82-87,P/N 15522095,then it list P/N 14036125 for 88 and up.Then I found this on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Cadillac-Chevy-GMC-Olds-Pontiac-w-Automatic-Transmission-Brake-Pedal-Pad-/370732721239?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5651646457witch is a after market replacement for P/N 15522095.witch it shows the Disk Brake Logo.
So their may be some truth to left over parts being used by GM back then
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Cadillac-Chevy-GMC-Olds-Pontiac-w-Automatic-Transmission-Brake-Pedal-Pad-/370732721239?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5651646457witch is a after market replacement for P/N 15522095.witch it shows the Disk Brake Logo.
So their may be some truth to left over parts being used by GM back then
#39
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Mantua NJ
Posts: 5,826
Received 64 Likes
on
57 Posts
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
I went threw my parts & illustration catalog and it is only listing one automatic peddle pad for 82-87,P/N 15522095,then it list P/N 14036125 for 88 and up.Then I found this on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Cadillac-Chevy-GMC-Olds-Pontiac-w-Automatic-Transmission-Brake-Pedal-Pad-/370732721239?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5651646457witch is a after market replacement for P/N 15522095.witch it shows the Disk Brake Logo.
So their may be some truth to left over parts being used by GM back then
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Buick-Cadillac-Chevy-GMC-Olds-Pontiac-w-Automatic-Transmission-Brake-Pedal-Pad-/370732721239?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5651646457witch is a after market replacement for P/N 15522095.witch it shows the Disk Brake Logo.
So their may be some truth to left over parts being used by GM back then
#40
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Great Smoky Mountains, Bryson City North Carolina
Posts: 1,258
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 86WS6 30K and 82WS7 24K
Engine: 86:305 TPI, 82: 305 LG4
Transmission: 86:700R4, 82: T200C
Axle/Gears: 86:3:27 9 bolt, 82: 3:23 10 bolt
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
#41
Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: MA
Posts: 732
Received 18 Likes
on
15 Posts
Car: 92 & 91 Z28 1LEs, 87 IROC-Z, 90 ZR1
Engine: L98, LT5
Transmission: 700R4, 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.42, 3.73, 3.27
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
My 87 IROC (from the top post with the red gut) is a Norwood car, I checked my 87 GTA, it also has the lined "disc brake" pad
#42
Supreme Member
iTrader: (2)
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Well, not that this helps but:
83 TA, aluminum drums- lined
87 Formula 350, disk rear- lined
87 TA, cast iron drums- lined
you can tell norwood or van nays from the vin, correct? if so I have scans of the titles and I can check them all from here if you want.
83 TA, aluminum drums- lined
87 Formula 350, disk rear- lined
87 TA, cast iron drums- lined
you can tell norwood or van nays from the vin, correct? if so I have scans of the titles and I can check them all from here if you want.
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: France
Posts: 588
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: V8 5.0L HO (L69)
Transmission: B&W T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 limited slip
Re: The question of the pedal pads.
Same pedals in my 1984 Trans Am, I doubt they've ever been changed as she spent most of her life in the UK and you don't find official GM stores that carry 3rd gen parts there.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post