aajj1987

to do the brake caliper upgrade on a 93 trans am all i need is the calipers and bolts to go to 2 piston calipers right? or is there something else i need?

97Z28SS

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I think you need the entire LS1 front spindles, calipers and rotors in order to do the swap I believe.

96lt1m6

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Spindle
rotors
calipers
brake lines from caliper to frame
brake line bracket
98-02 f-body
you will spend up to 200.00 but its worth every penny IMO

Cross

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I have done it 3 times and you can use the LT Brake lines it will not make a difference they both will be tight, the LS1's are actually a little tighter hints why I stick with the LT1's.

But yes 200 is about what you will need. If your close my extra set comes with drilled and slotted rotors.

SoxXpupPeT

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spindles, calipers, rotors, hoses.

you can find sets for cheap on ebay. or you can just modify your stock spindles and get C5 brakes best upgrade bar none

infinitebird

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Or you can upgrade to longer braided lines, I did that. I didn't really consider having the lines stretched as a safe way to go.

the_merv

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I was able to use the LS Caliper Lines..I bolted them in where they connect in the Fender well.

BizZzatch350

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I did the swap on my 93, used the LS1 spindles, new wheel hubs, all new wheel hub mounting hard ware, power slot rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads and a Kore3 brake link kit. I changed every thing but wanted to get it done right the first time.

1993 z28 f1

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Hey:

If you go c5 you really don't need new spindles, you can trim your 93 spindles to accept the c5 bracket like UMI sells. You can find used c5 calipers/rotors on ebay, or get new c5 brembo or powerstop rotors. Just make sure you put them on the correct side as c5 rotors are directional.
IMHO way better than a ls1 upgrade, for just a little more, if you shop around, and oh by the way Z06 rotors are painted red and not that much diff for the price, just paint the normal c5 ones whatever color you want (red maybe) and make sure you loctite that stuff real good whatever you go with.

Dub

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Don't you need larger wheels than stock with the C5 or Z06 upgrade? I want to do my brakes, preferably C5 or better, but I'm not sure where to begin.

infinitebird

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yes you need 17 or larger wheels for the C5 brakes.

litch2004

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So if you plan on running 15" wheels these are not an option. The c5 brakes that is

the_merv

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Probably..I have seen some of the Vette guys use a 16" front skinny.

litch2004

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do they make greg welds in 16"