TRMIN8R

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I want to get some pro stars for my SS but don't want to grind. I have heard that you can put LT1 brakes on the rear and spacers in the front and no grinding is needed. Can someone tell me exactly what I will need. i.e. brakes, spacers, wheel size and bs...

Thanks, Sean

oange ss

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need LT1 calipers and brackets for the rear and a 5/16 spacer for the front with 15x3.5 rim

1 BAD BIRD

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Are the LS1 rear brakes better than LT1? Would you be loosing any braking ability?

Bob s.

oange ss

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yes, probably

Strahley

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I'm in the same boat. I'm ordering 15x10 ProStars with 7.5" of backspacing next weekend. I don't have the tools to grind calipers. Is there any way to make these fit without grinding? Or is an LT1 brake swap the only way? And if I did the LT1 brake swap, what all would be needed? Just the calipers/brackets for the rear?

oange ss

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some have also replaced the brake lines too, but you should be able to manipulate the LS1 lines to fit the calipers

Strahley

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Hmm it sounds like it would be easier just to grind if you have to start messing with the brake lines

What kind of tool is used to grind the calipers, and is it very hard to do? I did a tranny swap but I'm nervous about grinding metal, go figure

SSinisterTX

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I would just grid them...

ls2 bait

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i dont mind grinding the rears if need be but i refuse to grind my fronts. i just painted them and im not doing that again if i dont have too. i didnt paint the rears yet. but beings the only people who make a 10" rim to fit my car without spacers/ grinding is bogart and i use these rims 2-3 times a year than its looking like pro stars.

Cbrakllr

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Just buy 15x8" with a 5.5 b.s. and just grind it would be a lot easier. With the fronts just use a 5/16 spacer and bolt them on.

ls2 bait

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i wouldnt feel comfortable putting a 27x11.5 on an 8" rim.

Strahley

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If I wanted to minimize grinding at the rear, what kind of spacer could I use for my rear wheels? 15x10 7.5" backspacing ProStars

Strahley

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Also I saw this item linked on another thread. Would it last long enough to grind the two calipers? I wouldn't mind if I tossed it in the garbage once I was done, since I don't really need a grinder for anything else

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3150

oange ss

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i had one for 3 years..so yes

Strahley

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Which grinding wheels did you use? I see they have one for metal, will that work on our calipers?

oange ss

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metal grindin disc, i think it was 36 grit...any one will do, just dont get too fine becasue the aluminum will clog it easier and faster

Strahley

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I guess I'll order the 10 pack from thier site then, and start the grind next weekend

Any suggestions for a rear spacer though?

oange ss

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might start with 3/16"....that's mostly gonna be a trial and error deal

Strahley

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Sounds good, if nothing else I'll have some paper weights if it takes me a few tries

Thanks for the info in this thread

oange ss

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np, good luck