Suspension, Chassis, and Brakes Shocks, springs, cages, brakes, sub-frame connectors, etc.

Brake Upgrade???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-22-2005, 01:35 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
tfs95z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cary, IL
Posts: 660
Brake Upgrade???

I have heard that LT1 cars can upgrade to the LS1 calipers without doing any modifications. Is this so???

I really want to upgrade to two piston calipers, but I dont need baer brakes or anything crazy like that, as you can see by my mods.

Let me know if this is a direct swap without any hassle. Thanks.
tfs95z28 is offline  
Old 06-22-2005, 01:46 PM
  #2  
Administrator
 
Injuneer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 1998
Location: Hell was full so they sent me to NJ
Posts: 70,661
Re: Brake Upgrade???

Best to post "brake" topics in "Suspension, Chassis and Brakes".... not on "LT1 Engine Tech". Moving.....
Injuneer is offline  
Old 06-22-2005, 02:50 PM
  #3  
Registered User
 
WestCoast96Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 669
Re: Brake Upgrade???

Define "no modification". You will need an LS1 spindle to mount the LS1 2-piston caliper. It's more than just replace calipers and rotors.
WestCoast96Z28 is offline  
Old 06-22-2005, 04:39 PM
  #4  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
tfs95z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cary, IL
Posts: 660
Re: Brake Upgrade???

oh, i was told that you could even use the lt1 calipers... is that not possible?

I didnt know what was all involved. Is there anybody else that knows everything that needs to be done. This still has to be cheaper than upgrading to an aftermarket system.
tfs95z28 is offline  
Old 06-23-2005, 09:47 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
magnumv8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Quad Cities, IL
Posts: 564
Re: Brake Upgrade???

you can find "kits" on ebay with all the parts you need. You will need the spindles, rotors, calipers, caliper brackets, and probably new lines.
magnumv8 is offline  
Old 06-24-2005, 01:16 PM
  #6  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
tfs95z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Cary, IL
Posts: 660
Re: Brake Upgrade???

Wow, did not know that you need all of that. Gotcha, thanks all.
tfs95z28 is offline  
Old 06-24-2005, 01:20 PM
  #7  
Registered User
 
Black_Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: MN,USA
Posts: 1,540
Re: Brake Upgrade???

Well there's no way to convert the LT1 rotor to a twin piston caliper. What you'll need is mentioned above. It's a pretty simple R/R. I'd get some better pads while your doing it since they'll most likely come with stock pads.
Black_Z28 is offline  
Old 06-24-2005, 09:40 PM
  #8  
Registered User
 
80TA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Regina,Sask,Canada
Posts: 724
Re: Brake Upgrade???

I am doing this very shortly. I am using ls1 calipers,spindle and better aftermarket pads and rotors. But unclear on one thing..do I use ls1 brake lines or lt1 brake lines for this swap. And what set of stainless lines would I need if go to this and does anyone make stainless lines that work on traction control cars?
Also will my lt1 bolts work to bolt up the ls1 calipers and spindles or will I need some hardare and if so anyone know what bolts and stuff to buy so can do job without a lot of running around.
80TA is offline  
Old 06-24-2005, 10:15 PM
  #9  
Registered User
 
Bow94z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Philly,PA
Posts: 2,365
Re: Brake Upgrade???

LS1 Brake Prep

LS1 brake install guide
Bow94z is offline  
Old 06-24-2005, 10:15 PM
  #10  
Registered User
 
97WS6SCharged's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 4,784
Re: Brake Upgrade???

The easiest way would be to use all LS1 parts. Hardware, lines, fastners, etc...
97WS6SCharged is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
F'n1996Z28SS
Cars For Sale
8
08-23-2023 11:19 PM
QuickSilver02
Midwest
1
04-07-2015 11:12 AM
Jazsun
Cars For Sale
0
12-29-2014 12:14 PM



Quick Reply: Brake Upgrade???



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:22 PM.