e-brake modifications or substitutes?
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e-brake modifications or substitutes?
Is there any aftermarket rear brake systems or other options to get a simpler, smaller e-brake setup? Mine has never worked. I just rebuild the rear end and when taking the brakes off I found that everything was seized and rusted. My rear brakes work fine though. What are the options other than rebuild the stock system?
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PonchoTA recently converted his old style rear disc brakes over to the more desirable '89-'92 style rear disc brakes.
It is a popular conversion.
Thanx,ANDYZ28
It is a popular conversion.
Thanx,ANDYZ28
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You could also upgrade to the LS1 internal drum style, also called the Explorer type. They have a drum brake on the inside of the rotor. Cool setup.
I just put an '89 rear with the '89 brake setup in my '88 Iroc, probably the simplest to do. Works great.
Ed
I just put an '89 rear with the '89 brake setup in my '88 Iroc, probably the simplest to do. Works great.
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Yes, the LS1 rotor e-brake is the hot ticket. It has a small internal drum brake that is used for the e-brake only.
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do the 89-92 rear disks lock up if you pull the ebrake? cause I'd like to have rear disks again but if they dont lock up then I dont want them. And imma have to stick with drum brakes.
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I haven't yanked on my brake hard enough to lock them up yet. I really don't think I need to. As long as they hold, which they do, they're fine.
I just found the LS1 brake setup online for $200 complete. Not too shabby IMO.
Ed
I just found the LS1 brake setup online for $200 complete. Not too shabby IMO.
Ed
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