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Nov 2, 2001 | 02:36 PM

pwdbychevy

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From: Wesley Chapel, Florida

Car: 1991 Camaro Z28

Engine: Dart SHP 406ci T88 turbo

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: QP 35 spline Ford 9" 3.50 gears

**Read me** DISC BRAKE UPGRADE

I have the J65 disc rearend out of an 83 Z28. I want to upgrade them to the newer style brakes for 89 and up Camaro/Firebird. What parts do I need to get to make this a successful upgrade? Is the proportioning valve the same for disc brakes from 83 to 92? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Nov 2, 2001 | 03:31 PM

pwdbychevy

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From: Wesley Chapel, Florida

Car: 1991 Camaro Z28

Engine: Dart SHP 406ci T88 turbo

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: QP 35 spline Ford 9" 3.50 gears

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92' Camaro RS 305 TBI
Best 1/4 mile - 14.6 @ 96 mph w/NO NOS
Best 60' - 1.9 secs
Check it out
https://www.thirdgen.org/rides/index.tgo?action=view&rideid=4860

Nov 2, 2001 | 09:29 PM

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84 up brake systems all have metric fittings.

The proportioning valve is different for the older disc brake system, but is the same part # in the newer systems between drum & disc.

You need the backing plates, caliper brackets, calipers, the piece the caliper slides in, parking brake cables, and lines. Basically, you need to find a disk brake rear end from a newer car.

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