what year did 4 wheel disc brakes come out in z28 ,,, i am looking to aquire an 82 in australia... its got 1960,s type drum brakes on the rear ,,, can i do a simple conversion, or do i need a rear end, and a master cylinder & booster ,+ associated hardware ,,, steve in australia

 

Steve, I would try to find a donor car. Then simply swap in an '89-'92 complete disc brake rear end assy. Parking brake cables, etc.
If you can do it? We would love to see a picture of your car. Right hand drive??

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82Z 305 w/comp 270 magnum cam,Edelbrock Performer RPM,Holly 1850-4,serpentine belt drive.TH700R4 w/B&M holeshot 2000 converter,& megashifter.1LE front brakes, 9bolt 3.27 w/1LE rear brakes.Aluminum driveshaft,boxed rear susp.poly everything,IROC swaybar+wonderbar. 70mph@2200rpm ASE Master Tech plus L2
also recently obtained a
'69 chevelle SS396 w/Turbo 400,3.31 posi,11.0 to 1, headers,etc. Latest project car,'86 IROC stock 305TPI hit on left side,but not too bad

 

did any year get front and back disks?

just outa curiousity because ive never used them, will the standard brake setup on a 1992 camaro RS v6 5 spd stop the same or better then (just for comparison sake since its my ride for another 2 weeks) a 1998 blazer LT with ABS? what kinda of brakes did the camaro get? front disks..rear drums?

 

some had front disk rear drum
others front and rear disks

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90 IROC 5.7l (L98)
ram air, K&N's, air foil,Flows

LIKE A ROC

 

If someone can help me out? I have some really nice pictures of his '82 T/A. It is in very nice condition. How do I post them??

 

I can post those for you Andy.

 

I just forwarded it to you. I still can't believe it's an '82. It looks to be in near new condition.

 

[This message has been edited by Apeiron (edited April 19, 2001).]

 

When I did my 9" swap I went with a set of aftermarket units from a company called TSM. The kit uses an 11" rotor. I'm pretty sure they make a kit for drum braked thirdgen rears. They will sell just the brackets if you want or a whole kit. Calipers with emergency brake provisions are available. Total cost for the kit I have was less than $300.

TSM, 9635 Hwy. 85, #8, Littleton, CO 80125, 303/688-6882


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1988 T/A,
9" Ford, 3.50 gears, Auburn posi, 700r4 -w- 2100 converter, 360ci, 9.8:1 cr,
AFR 195 Heads, Weiand #7525 intake, Lunati roller 219/227, .479/.480, 112 LSA
Holley 700cfm 4bbl on TBI truck 7747 computer and chip by Howell-EFI

 

Thanks Andy for posting my pics. If I had known I would have put the bowling bowl wheel caps on and washed the car. ( can see dirt on the back bumper )Next time. Not a bad ride even after 100,000 Miles. Goes like a rocket. Could not notice much change going from a 3.23 to 2.73 rear end swap just finished. With donor cars in Australia. As far as f-body's go, unless a ralation who has one dies and leaves it to you, forget it. Getting some parts here is a nightmare sometimes or very expensive. Lucky mine in 10 yrs has cost me less than if I had a local made car and maybe held it's resale value better. The price you pay for a quality ride.
Steve, If you look at the pics on the post by Andy in this forum. I have a '94 disc rear now with posi (due to my old posi dying, which had drums)It cost me A$600 in Melb. and no extras needed. Have not changed M/C or Valve. Had to make small mod'f to h/brake cables which came with rear. Wheels now 50mm further out each side. No problem with 225-60-15 tyres ( tires ) for you Americans. If you need help in Aussi, feel free to fax me.