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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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upgraded rear brakes for 79 z28

i have a 79 z that is getting a overhaul of the front and rear brake system. iwant something better than o.e any opinions or suggestions !
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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Re: upgraded rear brakes for 79 z28

SSBC Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. makes a pricey rear disc conversion that cost about $560 I believe.

I have a 79 that I am re-doing and I will upgrade to this kit when I buy a new rearend.

Don't know how much this helps, but I figured I'd post it anyway.

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Re: upgraded rear brakes for 79 z28

80? 81? Firebirds with the WS6 option had 4 wheel discs. If you can find a rear from one of those, it would swap right in.
Old Apr 15, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Re: upgraded rear brakes for 79 z28

Originally Posted by Erik
80? 81? Firebirds with the WS6 option had 4 wheel discs. If you can find a rear from one of those, it would swap right in.
That's what I was thinking. I had one of those rearends but i sold it with my 81 Z.
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Re: upgraded rear brakes for 79 z28

Originally Posted by mebanditws6
SSBC Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. makes a pricey rear disc conversion that cost about $560 I believe.

I have a 79 that I am re-doing and I will upgrade to this kit when I buy a new rearend.

Don't know how much this helps, but I figured I'd post it anyway.

Ben (not Jason or mebandit)
thanks for the reply. are you replacing the 8.5 10 bolt with something else? does that rear disc kit fit the original rear?
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