F-body brake upgrades
12-02-2006, 03:29 PM
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F-body brake upgrades For my '94 Firebird, I want to upgrade to the larger LS1 front brakes. I ordered new spindels for a 2000 F-body, they're waiting for me to pick them up. Does anybody sell a kit with everything else?
While I'm at it, is there a differance in the rear brakes between the early (LT1) and later (LS1) sizes/calipers?
While I'm at it, is there a differance in the rear brakes between the early (LT1) and later (LS1) sizes/calipers?
12-02-2006, 10:21 PM
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If you are looking for used, I have for sale from my 2000 SS the following items.
Front Calipers with brackets and hardware
2 Powerstop slotted/crossdrilled rotors
Earl's Stainless lines
I would take $250 shipped if you are interested.
Front Calipers with brackets and hardware
2 Powerstop slotted/crossdrilled rotors
Earl's Stainless lines
I would take $250 shipped if you are interested.
12-03-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlos01SS
Whatever you do, if you do go for the LS1 brakes do NOT buy factory front rotors as they are POS, trust me on this, there are LOTS of LS1 owners who will concur with my statement...
12-03-2006, 03:11 PM
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I did the same, but my stockers went about 10,000. Thought it was strange but it must be all the stop and go traffic on my way into work.
2 yrs ago I bought brembo's off Fleabay and 17,000 miles later no problems.
2 yrs ago I bought brembo's off Fleabay and 17,000 miles later no problems.
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12-03-2006, 04:02 PM
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Apparently factory rotors are of an inferior iron???
They don't handle heat well and they start to warp. You'll feel your steering wheel shake when you apply the brakes, especially when applying the brakes at freeway speeds...
when you start feeling that, then your factory rotors have warped...
Even Autozone rotors have a better iron composition than factory!!!
They don't handle heat well and they start to warp. You'll feel your steering wheel shake when you apply the brakes, especially when applying the brakes at freeway speeds...
when you start feeling that, then your factory rotors have warped...
Even Autozone rotors have a better iron composition than factory!!!
12-03-2006, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlos01SS
Apparently factory rotors are of an inferior iron???
They don't handle heat well and they start to warp. You'll feel your steering wheel shake when you apply the brakes, especially when applying the brakes at freeway speeds...
when you start feeling that, then your factory rotors have warped...
Even Autozone rotors have a better iron composition than factory!!!
They don't handle heat well and they start to warp. You'll feel your steering wheel shake when you apply the brakes, especially when applying the brakes at freeway speeds...
when you start feeling that, then your factory rotors have warped...
Even Autozone rotors have a better iron composition than factory!!!
12-04-2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlos01SS
Apparently factory rotors are of an inferior iron???
Even Autozone rotors have a better iron composition than factory!!!
Even Autozone rotors have a better iron composition than factory!!!
Just some information that I thought I could share.
