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Dec 2, 2001 | 04:43 PM

rizzo

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From: phoenix az

Rear end swap

Would a drum rear end be a direct replacement for one with disc? Im guessing it'll bolt right up but, what about brake lines and the parking brake?

Dec 2, 2001 | 04:52 PM

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it will bolt in but you will need to run new lines, e-brake cables, swap out the master, and propotioning valve, in other words find another disc axle

Dec 2, 2001 | 05:48 PM

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From: Vereinigten Staaten

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Transmission: Pick

Most of the axles I have seen from the boneyard, or classifieds have the brakelines already on them. You will need e-brake cables though and another prop valve.

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Dec 3, 2001 | 06:00 AM

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From: So. Cal, L.A.

Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350

Engine: Built 383 TPI

Transmission: Built 700r4

Axle/Gears: 9 bolt, 3.27:1 Posi

I swapped a 9 bolt disc rear from a 10 bolt peg-leg. I had to change the lines just because later models have metric fittings. The e-brake is set up the exact same, I just had to adust it.