1LE Brake Conversion
1LE Brake Conversion
I am in need of some new brakes on the Formula (yes they started grindind after the autocross a couple weekends ago)
And i am a manager for an auto parts store and was looking and i can get all 1LE parts at a good price (calipers-pads-rotors) and was wondering if a needed spindles from a 1LE car or if the calipers would just bolt up to the stock ones? (1990 Formula 350)
because i do regularly autocross and race the car i would like a little better brake setup but do not really want to mess with aftermarket stuff.
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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing rebuild)2.8 V6,5spd,T-Top
90 Formula Modded 350 TPI T-Top
WANTED:82-84 Firebird 2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
[This message has been edited by Dave84Bird (edited September 28, 2001).]
And i am a manager for an auto parts store and was looking and i can get all 1LE parts at a good price (calipers-pads-rotors) and was wondering if a needed spindles from a 1LE car or if the calipers would just bolt up to the stock ones? (1990 Formula 350)
because i do regularly autocross and race the car i would like a little better brake setup but do not really want to mess with aftermarket stuff.
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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing rebuild)2.8 V6,5spd,T-Top
90 Formula Modded 350 TPI T-Top
WANTED:82-84 Firebird 2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
[This message has been edited by Dave84Bird (edited September 28, 2001).]
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From: Panama City Beach,Florida
Car: 1989 Camaro
Engine: 406
Transmission: Pro-built 700R4
You either need to get the spindles from a 1LE car or buy the caliper adapter brackets and drill and tap your spindles to bolt the caliper brackets on.
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From: Germantown, MD USA
Car: 87 T/A
Engine: TPI 350 ci
Transmission: 5 speed
Take this 1LE link and let us know how it goes. I'd be interested in some front calipers.
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A blue & grey '87 Trans Am coupe
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A blue & grey '87 Trans Am coupe
- GMPP HO 350 short block
- L98 Aluminum heads
- LT4 hot cam
- Edelbrock Hi-Flo base
- SLP runners
- AS&M ported plenum
- Hypertech airfoil
- SLP 1 & 5/8" SS headers (wrapped)
- 3" 'Y' pipe, a Hi-Flo Cat and the SLP Cat-Back exhaust
- T-5 and a 9 bolt.
- & a bunch of misc equip, as well.
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
Hey Dave, what kind of deal can you get for the rest of us on some calipers? I need a set also. 
I'd get a set of stock spindles and modify them yourself. (see the 1LE page or do a search to find out how to do it). The 1LE spindles will cost you an arm and a leg.
I'd get a set of stock spindles and modify them yourself. (see the 1LE page or do a search to find out how to do it). The 1LE spindles will cost you an arm and a leg.
Thanx guys for the responses looks like more work than i am interested in right now.
(rebuilding the 84-Doing more work to Formula)
i got both me 3rd gen's apart so i had to go buy another one to beat on for awhile
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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing restoration)2.8 V6,5spd,T-Top
90 Formula Modded 350 TPI T-Top
WANTED:82-84 Firebird
2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause
Picking up next week 87 Firebird 2.8,Auto,T-TOP (Beater Car)
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
(rebuilding the 84-Doing more work to Formula)
i got both me 3rd gen's apart so i had to go buy another one to beat on for awhile
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84 FIREBIRD-(undergoing restoration)2.8 V6,5spd,T-Top
90 Formula Modded 350 TPI T-Top
WANTED:82-84 Firebird
2.5 4cyl,4spd-Just Cause
Picking up next week 87 Firebird 2.8,Auto,T-TOP (Beater Car)
Previous 3rd gen's
83 Trans-Am 305 CFI auto T-TOP
84 Firebird 305 H.O. auto HARDTOP
87 Firebird 2.8 V-6 auto HARDTOP
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From: Midlothian,VA. 23112-6108
Car: 1982 Z-28
Engine: 5.0 w/ Holly carb
Transmission: TH-700R4
Search on this board for 1LE conversion info.
I have done this conversion on my '82 Z28. I have written extensivly on this subject here. I have also done a lot of road testing of the conversion.
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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
I have done this conversion on my '82 Z28. I have written extensivly on this subject here. I have also done a lot of road testing of the conversion.
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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
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