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10-09-2007, 01:37 AM
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Disc Brakes Conversion
I hear that an S-10s disc brakes will fit on the 67 firebird with no mod's need. If this is true what year and make of the S-10 do you need to do this?
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#2
10-09-2007, 10:30 PM
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This last Sunday I tried mounting my vintage (14x7) Torq Thrust American Racing Wheels on my father in laws 1988 S-10.
They fit. The rotor diameter is 10.50". Now whether the rotor and caliper bracket will mount to your spindle or the whole s-10 setup, I dont know. Id contact Mark@ www.Scarebird.com He'll set you up. -Don
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 1966 GTO 1966 421-10.1-1 comp-Race Tec 23cc Pistons KRE Tri-Power KRE 65cc Aluminum Heads XE274 cam by Comp Cams DUR 230 Int 236 Exh @.050 - 110 LSA LIFT .491" Int .491" Exh Tri-Y-Headers by Tribal Tubes w/ Goerlich Mufflers 1966 Muncie Wide Ratio 4-Speed 1968-72 Chevy 12 Bolt Rear End w/ 3.73 rear gears |
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#3
10-10-2007, 12:18 AM
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If you are talking about rear disc brakes, here is the article at High Performance Pontiac.
http://www.highperformancepontiac.co...kes/index.html It is a bolt in swap with NO machining required for 10 and 12 bolt gm diffs. You will need to pull the axels to get the backing plates off/on. You can use 4wd or 2 wd parts, only difference being in the backing plates positioning of the caliper. 2nd gen firebirds use 1 2wd backing plate and 1 4 wd backing plate because of the staggered rear shocks. This swap uses 98-02 chevy/gmc truck/suv rear disc parts. |
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10-10-2007, 04:42 PM
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Thanks guys, I think that is going to help me. My goal is to do disc brakes on the front and rear but I was wanting to do it cheaper buying the kit that they want a grand for the front brakes and $500 for the rear. And S-10's are a dime a doze4n. By the way SD I am form the bay area my self. Concord and Benicia is were I grew up and in the Navy now. Thats why I am in Whidbey Island now. Thanks again guys!
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#5
10-13-2007, 02:32 AM
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-Don
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1966 GTO 1966 421-10.1-1 comp-Race Tec 23cc Pistons KRE Tri-Power KRE 65cc Aluminum Heads XE274 cam by Comp Cams DUR 230 Int 236 Exh @.050 - 110 LSA LIFT .491" Int .491" Exh Tri-Y-Headers by Tribal Tubes w/ Goerlich Mufflers 1966 Muncie Wide Ratio 4-Speed 1968-72 Chevy 12 Bolt Rear End w/ 3.73 rear gears |
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10-13-2007, 02:39 AM
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WA State. Dave |
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10-13-2007, 03:14 PM
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 What size rims are you running? |
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10-16-2007, 02:16 PM
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scarebird
right now I am funning 15's. I am still working on the body but want to get brakes do after the body.
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#9
10-16-2007, 07:00 PM
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You have many options running 15's...
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#10
10-16-2007, 09:58 PM
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Temp, good luck with your disc brake upgrade! I am doing the same except on a 68 camaro although I am using 79 seville rear caliper brackets ws6 calipers and rotors and standard single piston front setup from a 69 camaro BTW my younger brother is stationed at Whidbey Commander David Slayton USN.
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11-12-2007, 07:35 AM
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#12
11-12-2007, 11:14 AM
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http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=518454 I also had pics of the install, but the site hosting the pics closed and I haven't had a chance to find another place to upload them. |
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