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Do you make a kit to utilize a 98-02 camaro ls1 brake it? I have a 6 lug 64
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No I do not. I just have the two 6 lug rear disc brackets.

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Not sure if this is the right place to ask this question, but what is everybody using these rear brakes using for a proportioning valve? I would really like to avoid using an adjustable one if at all possible.

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I do not know if there are any differences in the brake bias with the aftermarket fixed disc/disc proportioning valves.

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I had interference with the e-brake lever arm on the caliper and the bottom of the back of the trailing arm. SO I installed these facing forward. But now I am putting airbags in the rear and the e-brake cable will interfere with the bag.

The main problem is the big rubber bushing that's on the e-brake lever arm. I don't know what that is for - harmonic dampening?

Any suggestions?

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I believe the 'rubber bushing' you are referring to can be removed. Do you have any pics of your installation. I just can nit picture how the e-brake lever could make contact with the trailing arm. I have been looking at the pics in post #184 and post #220.

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The time has finally come and I check back to make sure everything is good and see this. So I re-read the thread and found you already said they won't work many pages ago. Dangit!! I have the 10 bolt. When I read 10 and 12 bolts I just assumed my 98's 10 bolt was the same.

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Sorry but I still don't have anything for the '88-'98 10 bolts, I'm still working 80 hrs a week every week. There are actually 2 versions of the 8.5" 10 bolts in the '88-'98 trucks which have different backing plate flanges both of which are different from the '87 and earlier 10 bolts. I assume one is a standard duty and the other is a heavy duty. Additionally the '88-'98's have a wider brake offset. I am still hoping to get to these one day.

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hello there! Please tell me you are still making these?!

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Yes all of my products are still available including these rear disc brackets. would you like them in bare steel or satin black powder coat?

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PM'd. Thanks!

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PM replied to :)

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I PM'd you about getting some bare steel camaro caliper/impala rotor brackets.

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I replied to your PM from early this morning. I only have time to log onto the forum once a day, in the evenings after I get home.

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Sent ya a PM for a set of brackets. :)

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PM replied to :)

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After reading through this entire thread it's not clear -- has anyone found calipers that include the bracket and e-brake setup? Rock Auto has excellent deals but not all of their products have pics, so it's hard to say whether this stuff is included.

I picked up mine from an auto salvage yard and made sure they had the e-brake setup. I cleaned them up and are working great!
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I'd rather find a new or reman set, never know what you're going to get with used calipers! On the other hand there could be useful connectors to be had along with the salvaged calipers...

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That's why I went the salvage route, so I would have all the e-brake hardware. Because like you when I went looking for the calipers at auto parts stores I had a hard time determining if they came with all the hardware needed for the e-brake. The calipers i found from a salvage yard looked good so I tried them out and they are working great. If you don't want to chance it just pick up a set and use them as a core at a auto parts store. That's what I was going to do.

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Is there a writeup on this site of the install of these brackets wirth capipers, lines etc? I'm kind of far out still but want to make sure I know what I'm doing and have the parts before I begin.

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I do not have an installation thread but one of my many customers may have something in their build threads.

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CaptainFab do you know if any of the 94-96 B body rear calipers will work? I think the buick roadmaster was basically the same car and could probably get those cheaper at a salvage yard vs camaro or impala parts.

Edit!! I stand corrected. The 94-96 roadmasters did not have rear disc brakes .

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The '94-'96 Caprice 9C1's did have rear disc brakes also.

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I hope this isn't a dumb question, but it doesn't matter if i have the original 63 rear end or one from a 73-87 for your brackets to work, right? I just have to order the brackets for either the F body or the b body. Thanks.

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If you have an original '63 12 bolt, you can not bolt on any rear disc brackets. The '63 had backing plates pressed onto the axle tubes. So there is no flange to bolt any brackets to. If you want rear discs, you will have to weld some caliper brackets onto the axle tube. The bolt on backing plates started in '64.

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Thanks for clearing that up. I have an 83 c10 that has all the front and the rear end i just wanted to know if it was worth swapping out the rear. I'm trying to locate some rear calipers at this time. When i do I'm gonna buy your rear caliper and power steering brackets. Thanks again.

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I have the setup on two vehicles and it works well. I can answer questions if needed, shoot me a PM if you want details. Park brake works, you have to make some adjustments, but it works. If you do not have calipers, go to the yard and get a set. The new ones do not come with the little hockey pucks and the GM number is absolete. I have ordered from autozone and they did not come complete even though the description said it would be, still didn't have the hockey pucks. I can do pics if needed but please PM me. I am going to change my brake lines to the smaller size for the rear. I think this may make a difference, all new vehicles are like this, so why not. Brakes work with the different brake lines, but it may make them better.

Smitty

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What hockey pucks are you talking about?

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On the bottom of the mounting bracket there is a long bolt, on the bolt there is a round balancing/dampner (looks like a hockey puck) that bolts to it. I got mine from complete assemblies. You won't get it from parts stores.

Smitty

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Have you tried running without those 'dampners'? I just wonder if they are absolutely necessary.

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Nope, never tried.
I get complete assemblies, sometimes you cannot even get the park brake parts from the parts store replacements. Moving the spring to the new caliper is a pain.

Smitty

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Okay, I give. I've been looking over the thread and trying to figure out which year Camaro calipers will work with the Rear Disc Brake Bracket kit. I'm sorry if I missed it but if someone can help I would greatly appreciate it.

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Yeah I feel your pain. 4th gen f-body (up through '97) calipers with '96 Impala rotors I believe.

Glock supplied a parts list with his brackets, let me see if I can find it... attached!

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If i go to a yard do i just purchase the caliper or do i need the original caliper bracket too?
The f body calipers come with the e brake inside?
I need the e brake cable and the rear brake hoses?

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Hey, thanks a lot for the list. I'm gonna try to hit the LKQ this weekend and see about getting the calipers before ordering the brackets from the Capt.

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Yes,
I pull everything I can (except the rotors) and also I take the mounting tab that is bolted to the car for the rubber brake line, comes right off. The camaro calipers have the park brake built with the calipers. I buy new hoses and cables, but it doesn't hurt to have the old ones if needed.

Some parts stores have a sticker that asks for the old mounting bracket in with the core.

Also remember, the Z28's are the only ones that have rear disks, the regular camaro's are drum brakes.

Smitty

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Ok, thanks. I also wasn't aware the z 28 was the only one with rear disc!