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Jan 10, 2010 | 01:57 PM

srosscamaro@aol

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From: Pfafftown nc

Car: 85 trans am

Engine: 5.7 goodwrench edelbrock everything

Transmission: t-5 stage 2 clutch

Axle/Gears: 3.27 posi

brake caliper help

will front brake calipers from an 86 trans am fit a 82 trans am

Jan 10, 2010 | 02:26 PM

JamesC

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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Re: brake caliper help

Yes.

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Jan 10, 2010 | 02:42 PM

srosscamaro@aol

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From: Pfafftown nc

Car: 85 trans am

Engine: 5.7 goodwrench edelbrock everything

Transmission: t-5 stage 2 clutch

Axle/Gears: 3.27 posi

Re: brake caliper help

was asking because i had already changed the rear end and the brake line fitting was different and i have the whole 86 trans am parts car here and was thinking id just change over the whole brake system on my 82 trans am

Jan 10, 2010 | 02:51 PM

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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Re: brake caliper help

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Originally Posted by srosscamaro@aol

According to RockAuto and Napa, the same front calipers are used 82-92. That said, there are line issues as you've experienced. And I doubt that the 86 combination valve will be a bolt on since it'll be metric. In the long run, swapping the 86 system in might be a good choice, especially since you have a donor car.

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