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hotrodponcho
post Feb 3 2012, 11:25 PM
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Hi guys, newbie here! I have a 95 firebird that I am wanting to put the corvette "big brakes" on because the stock brakes on this car really, really suck! I am not sure about what adapter brackets to use. Most people I talk to say I should use "track brackets" that they are good. I have seen some UMI makes for $199 but that seems a little pricey and I'm not real sure about the powder coat thing, seems like it will just chip or flake off after a while and where I live, the road crews use plenty of salt on the roads. I've also seen some cheaper steel ones but they look like something I could make myself LOL. I already have the calipers and rotors, I just need the correct "abutment" brackets as the ones I have came off of a base C5 and the adapter brackets. Does any one have any information or know where I can get these "track brackets" and how much they are? Also will I need new brake lines or will my old ones work. I am wanting to do a few upgrades so I can do a little autocrossing once in a while, as the SCCA head quarters is at my back door. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) Yup, I live in T town.......Thanks for any input.
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hotrodponcho   Brake upgrade.   Feb 3 2012, 11:25 PM
CrashTestDummy   For just autocrossing you should be good with a de...   Feb 4 2012, 06:02 PM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Feb 4 2012, 12:02...   Feb 4 2012, 07:12 PM
cccbock   Yes, you do want the trackbrackets. Widely consid...   Feb 4 2012, 08:09 PM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (cccbock @ Feb 4 2012, 02:09 PM) Ye...   Feb 5 2012, 01:52 AM
BumpaD_Z28   Hopefully I won't hi-jack this but can anyone ...   Feb 5 2012, 05:05 AM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ Feb 4 2012, 11:05 PM)...   Feb 8 2012, 01:32 AM
CrashTestDummy   If you go with LS-brakes, you _may_ be able to fit...   Feb 6 2012, 04:27 PM
roostmeyer   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Feb 6 2012, 10:27...   Feb 8 2012, 01:15 AM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (roostmeyer @ Feb 7 2012, 07:15 PM)...   Feb 8 2012, 02:44 AM
roostmeyer   QUOTE (hotrodponcho @ Feb 7 2012, 08:44 P...   Feb 8 2012, 04:16 AM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (roostmeyer @ Feb 7 2012, 10:16 PM)...   Feb 9 2012, 02:02 AM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Feb 6 2012, 10:27...   Feb 8 2012, 02:19 AM
trackbird   I'll attach the instructions. These are the ol...   Feb 9 2012, 03:13 AM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (trackbird @ Feb 8 2012, 09:13 PM) ...   Feb 10 2012, 01:47 AM
hotrodponcho   QUOTE (hotrodponcho @ Feb 9 2012, 07:47 P...   Feb 11 2012, 05:35 PM

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