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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 06:48 PM
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Baer Brakes

In the future I plan to put a Baer Four Wheel Disc brake setup on my 91 Camaro RS. The stock rear end is drum brakes. I planned on getting a new rearend(or rebuilt) any way so should I get one already with discs or can I convert it.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 08:07 PM
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Car: 89 TTA
Engine: Turbo 3.8
Transmission: 200R4
I also plan to do the same only I have a 91' Firebird and will be going with Baer Alcon calipers. I am considering a fourth gen rear swap but do not want 275s to stick out of the fenders, but finding a fourth gen rear and going from there would probably be the easiest and one of the cheaper routes. I believe the spindles in the front need to be changed also.
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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 12:54 AM
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You can convert using Baer's kit.

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1989 IROC-Z 5.7L
NOS 5151 150HP kit
ProBuilt 700R4, PI Vigilante 2800 stall lockup
Baer Brakes 12" Sport System
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Old Aug 23, 2001 | 11:24 PM
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Car: 89 TTA
Engine: Turbo 3.8
Transmission: 200R4
Do you mean the PBR calipers or the 4 and 6 piston Alcon calipers? I have not seen a kit that converts the rear drums to discs and upgrades the front. Where do I look??
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Old Aug 24, 2001 | 02:54 PM
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Unless you have real deep pockets, find a rear axle assy from a 1989 or later f-body
with 11.655 rotors amd PBR Alum calipers.
I have made that swap with a 1989 b-w 9 bolt.
Works great.

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1987 Black Camaro IROC-Z (original owner) Replaced LB9 @ 86100 miles.
New 350 Crate engine
Balanced & blueprinted
WP 67cc Heads 9.6:1 C.R.
Cam: 454lift,216dur@50,110ls
TPI Induction(from 305)
22# Fuel Injectors,AFPR&Gage
SLP Intake runners
New GM 1988 chip
K&N filters & Air Foil
Hothkis STB
SLP 1 3/4 Headers
CATCO 3" Catalytic conv.
SLP 3" Cat Back Exhaust
700R4 Auto
SLP Torque Converter (2400 stall)
B-W 9 bolt rear 2:77 Possi. Four wheel disc brakes,245/45/ZR-17 Tires
17x8.5 ATI 5 Razze Wheels
Dyno results: 211 RWHP & 282 RWTQ.
264 HP & 352#/ft at flywheel. NEW TOY
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Old Aug 24, 2001 | 03:59 PM
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Car: 89 TTA
Engine: Turbo 3.8
Transmission: 200R4
Money is not an issue. I will be going with a brand new aftermarket rear or a brand new fourth gen rear. Which one would the Alcon setup fit on the best? Moser 12 Bolt? 9"?
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