Ls1 brake upgrade or not
12-31-2003, 08:23 AM
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Originally posted by Jabberwocky
So what's involved in rebuilding the caliper. If I go with the ls1 route, I'm gonna do it myself. Like most things i do, I just wing it for the most part. Can I use the caliper without rebuilding it?
So what's involved in rebuilding the caliper. If I go with the ls1 route, I'm gonna do it myself. Like most things i do, I just wing it for the most part. Can I use the caliper without rebuilding it?
12-31-2003, 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by Tom R.
can i get the HP pads locally or do i need to order them? about how much are they?
can i get the HP pads locally or do i need to order them? about how much are they?
12-31-2003, 06:03 PM
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Take some time to read this about converters... I use a Vig 2600 and love it.
http://www.pro-built.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=tech
http://www.pro-built.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=tech
12-31-2003, 07:47 PM
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Okay, I've decide to try better pads for now, since i don't really track my car. Just autocrosses here and there. I had a chance to inspect the brake lines while I was doing my shocks, they seem to be in good condition. Are stainless steel line really worth it? When I grabbed the line and squeeze it, it is pretty firm, not soft and mushy.
12-31-2003, 07:56 PM
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SS brake lines help with pedal feel but won't make you stop faster. Try the pads first along with flushing your brake system with some good brake fluid. I used Valvoline SynPower fluid, it has a very good wet and dry boiling point and exceeds DOT 3 & 4 specs.
01-03-2004, 04:47 PM
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It's been a couple of years now, but I think it was right around 200$. He was very good to deal with. I discovered one of the spindles was bent after I had the whole setup installed. Phoned him up and he sent out a new one straight away. NC for shipping. No whining or bitching. 
01-03-2004, 05:15 PM
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Originally posted by Janny
I think these cars should have the Ls1 brakes at a minimum, and obviously I do think an LS1 upgrade is worthwhile. Heck I couldn't lock anything before I did the upgrade. Now I can lock things up easily.
I think these cars should have the Ls1 brakes at a minimum, and obviously I do think an LS1 upgrade is worthwhile. Heck I couldn't lock anything before I did the upgrade. Now I can lock things up easily.
Steve
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01-03-2004, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by WOT
.... The LS1 brake upgrade runs 200-250+new rotors+new pads+caliper rebuild+re-alignment...isn't as cheap as you think. and you run the risk that your junkyard spindles are damaged. I'd skip the LS1 setup and go to a C5 setup if rules allow.
.... The LS1 brake upgrade runs 200-250+new rotors+new pads+caliper rebuild+re-alignment...isn't as cheap as you think. and you run the risk that your junkyard spindles are damaged. I'd skip the LS1 setup and go to a C5 setup if rules allow.
The one's I received were next to new. He sells outright too, not just ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2434359701
eBay item 2434359701 (Ends Oct-01-03 11:29:22 PDT) - 98 02 LS1 Brake Upgrade Camaro Firebird LT1
Steve
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01-03-2004, 06:04 PM
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Like I said, I paid right around 200 for my setup, and I got nearly new pads, rotors etc (BG said they only had something like 6k miles on them). I bolted everything up turned the rotors and I've been driving it for over 2 years now. Used the lt1 brake hoses no problems.
Very early on, next year, the pads and rotors will be finished, particularly after I start into lapping much more often. In fact, I wouldn't go to a lapping event with what's left of the brakes because I wouldn't get a good morning out of them
Very early on, next year, the pads and rotors will be finished, particularly after I start into lapping much more often. In fact, I wouldn't go to a lapping event with what's left of the brakes because I wouldn't get a good morning out of them
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