Brake upgrade ????
02-23-2011, 07:48 AM
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Brake upgrade ???? 
Need expert advice...I have a 1994 firebird 3.4L that camestock with rear drums. I just bought some c6 Z06 rims for it and want to
ditch the drums for a much better disc setup. My question is - What is
needed to do this conversion. I have seen several SS/TA partouts in the
classified section that I would be able to get a set from, I'm just
curious to what is needed from either to make them work(apart from the
given like calipers,rotors,new lines). Thanks for ANY information.
02-23-2011, 10:26 PM
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03-01-2011, 01:45 AM
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Ok so i've been searching around and found these:
http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Bra...20Brake%20Rear
I can get the low-profile ones cheaper @ summit ($767.38)
Just wondering if anyone here is running a set or have had past experiences with wilwood...
thanks for any info
http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Bra...20Brake%20Rear
I can get the low-profile ones cheaper @ summit ($767.38)
Just wondering if anyone here is running a set or have had past experiences with wilwood...
thanks for any info
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Dont want a fixed caliper on the rear due to the amount of movement that a c-clip setup allows the axles to move. It can and most likely will cause pad-knockback and leave you with a dead pedal when you need them the most.
Your best bet IMO would be to get a whole rear out of a V8 car with a 3 channel ABS system (no-TCS) and just toss it in. You will get a posi unit and the disc's that you want.
Your best bet IMO would be to get a whole rear out of a V8 car with a 3 channel ABS system (no-TCS) and just toss it in. You will get a posi unit and the disc's that you want.
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Dont want a fixed caliper on the rear due to the amount of movement that a c-clip setup allows the axles to move. It can and most likely will cause pad-knockback and leave you with a dead pedal when you need them the most.
Your best bet IMO would be to get a whole rear out of a V8 car with a 3 channel ABS system (no-TCS) and just toss it in. You will get a posi unit and the disc's that you want.
Your best bet IMO would be to get a whole rear out of a V8 car with a 3 channel ABS system (no-TCS) and just toss it in. You will get a posi unit and the disc's that you want.