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what do I need to make the ls1 rear calipers work on lt1

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Old 05-20-2010 | 08:02 PM
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The lines are different apparently, who has a kit to adapt the rear ls1 calipers to fit on the factory lt1 brake line? need to know this asap please!
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anyone?
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You need the entire LS1 backing plate. The LT1 car incorporate the emergency brake into the caliper. The LS1 style uses a "drum brake" style emergency brake.
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I put LT1 brake calipers on my LS1 car and it screwed in just fine.
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There really isn't much to be gained performane wise from the switch, the lt1 rears are pretty good as is. From what I've read about them it's quite a pita to make the switch as well. Only reason I could see to do it is for visual, the ls1's have a slightly larger rotor. I'm switching to LS1 fronts now but didn't see a reason to do rears.
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The car has ls1 swapped brakes already and I was wondering if the brake line will just screw in the original brake lines leading to the rear calipers or not?



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