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 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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Feb 5 2012, 05:05 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 592 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Logan, UT Member No.: 1,416 |
Hopefully I won't hi-jack this but can anyone outline the spindle modifications ?
Are they reversible (back to LS1 brakes) ? I have C6 brake in my '82 and love 'em ! The '02 needs them someday (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) TIA ! ~DaVe |
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Feb 8 2012, 01:32 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 2-February 12 Member No.: 141,554 |
QUOTE (BumpaD_Z28 @ Feb 4 2012, 11:05 PM)  Hopefully I won't hi-jack this but can anyone outline the spindle modifications ? Are they reversible (back to LS1 brakes) ? I have C6 brake in my '82 and love 'em ! The '02 needs them someday (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) TIA ! ~DaVe From the info I have gathered, I believe you would have to change out the entire steering knuckle/spindle assembly to a stock un-modified assembly, because you have to cut the ears off that the stock calipers mount on to mount the adapter brackets that allow use of the C5 brakes. Or use the brackets that don't require cutting the "ears " off your current knuckles. Sorry I don't know who makes them but I ran across an add for them one time a while back so I know they are out there. This post has been edited by hotrodponcho: Feb 8 2012, 02:51 AM |
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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 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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