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Dec 28, 2001 | 09:55 PM

Buck268

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Brake Upgrade

What is the number one brake upgrade? I have a stock '91 Camaro RS with the L03. Keep in mind budget...

Dec 28, 2001 | 09:57 PM

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

About the cheapest one that actually does anything is the 1LE conversion.

Dec 28, 2001 | 10:06 PM

Buck268

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Putting the larger 1LE front rotors and calipers on? Or the disc brake rear?

Dec 29, 2001 | 01:53 AM

Apeiron

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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica

Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop

Engine: 383 Carb

Transmission: 4L60

Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44

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Putting the larger 1LE front rotors and calipers on? Or the disc brake rear?

I was thinking the fronts. You could swap the rear to get discs on the back, but I don't think you'd notice as much difference.

Dec 29, 2001 | 05:43 AM

ANDYZ28

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From: Midlothian,VA. 23112-6108

Car: 1982 Z-28

Engine: 5.0 w/ Holly carb

Transmission: TH-700R4

1LE on all four wgeels is about the cheapest You can get. And the difference in performance is unbelieveable.

Thanx,ANDYZ28

Dec 29, 2001 | 08:05 AM

Buck268

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Thanx for the advice. Would I have to change anything like the master cyliner or proportioning valve if I went with a 4 wheel 1LE disc set up? With just front wheel 1LE conversion?

Dec 29, 2001 | 09:04 AM

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Car: 87 T/A

Engine: TPI 350 ci

Transmission: 5 speed

if you have a drum rear, you wouldn't need to change the proportioning valve. And for the street, drum rear is fine.

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