How big are the brakes on a Camaro?
How big are the brakes on a Camaro?
Just finished installing rear LS1 discs (98-02 Camaro) on my 69 Camaro.. I replaced LT1 (93-97 Z28) brakes for the better e-brake, and as a bonus I got bigger and thicker rotors, 11.6 x .80 vs. 12.0 x 1.02.
Where do the calipers go on a Camaro Firebird?
An acetylene rig would make it super simple. The LS1 Camaros (98-02) and Firebirds have both calipers ahead of the axle, and the e-brake cables loop over the axles and pull from the rear. If you have a 67 Camaro this swap becomes much easier – you just need to buy a left and a right backing plate.
How do you install a rear disc in a Camaro?
Drill a 1/8” hole through the spacer, and slide the cable through. Heat the spacer with the cable passing through it cherry red and melt in some thin flux covered brass brazing rod. I used a MAPP gas bottle with a standard propane tip and it worked fine as long as the material I had it clamped to wasn’t too thick.
Can a 67 Camaro be swapped for a 67?
If you have a 67 Camaro this swap becomes much easier – you just need to buy a left and a right backing plate. If you swap the L backing plate to right side, and the R plate to the left side, both cables will pull to the front and both calipers will be to the rear. Simple and easy.
Just finished installing rear LS1 discs (98-02 Camaro) on my 69 Camaro.. I replaced LT1 (93-97 Z28) brakes for the better e-brake, and as a bonus I got bigger and thicker rotors, 11.6 x .80 vs. 12.0 x 1.02.
An acetylene rig would make it super simple. The LS1 Camaros (98-02) and Firebirds have both calipers ahead of the axle, and the e-brake cables loop over the axles and pull from the rear. If you have a 67 Camaro this swap becomes much easier – you just need to buy a left and a right backing plate.
Drill a 1/8” hole through the spacer, and slide the cable through. Heat the spacer with the cable passing through it cherry red and melt in some thin flux covered brass brazing rod. I used a MAPP gas bottle with a standard propane tip and it worked fine as long as the material I had it clamped to wasn’t too thick.
If you have a 67 Camaro this swap becomes much easier – you just need to buy a left and a right backing plate. If you swap the L backing plate to right side, and the R plate to the left side, both cables will pull to the front and both calipers will be to the rear. Simple and easy.
