good donors for cheap rear disc brake conversions

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by real82it, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. real82it

    real82it Silver Level contributor

    hey all,

    over the years i have converted 2 GSs to rear disc brakes from donor cars - thought I would share my experience in case it helps anyone.

    First one, back in the 90s - found a set from a 1976 cadilac - they bolted right up to the 10 bold and fit within the 15 inch ralley with a small amount of griding on the caliper! They use the same caliper we use on our front stock disc brakes (I always thought this design was a great candidate for a aftermarket manufacturer - could produce kits for CHEAP and I think a lot of folks would purchase!). I did have to re-drill the rotors for our bolt pattern.

    A conversion I just did was from a 98 camaro. You can use any 93-2002 camaro or firebird rear set up, although they do differ a little from 93-97 and 98-2002 (93-97 are 1/2 inch in diameter smaller). This conversion WILL NOT fit in stock ralley wheels. I had to press the old bearings off the axels and press the caliper plates on with new bearings. With new bearings, I have less than $300.00 in a new set of 11.5 (12?) inch rear aluminum dual piston rear disc brakes.
     
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