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    1. #1
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      Apr 2005
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      Larger than stock 68 camaro disc brakes.

      My car has stock disc brakes on it. I want to upgrade to 12 inch rotors and dual piston calipers. Anyone know which would be the best route to go. I've done some research but am still coming up with nothing.



    2. #2
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      c4 swap....or c5 do seach for john maloofs web site...also david possi's site. They break it down.
      Price wise you can get lucky and find a set of calipers for cheap but if you gotta have em now prices calipers are $150 each which includes the caliper, abutment, pads, & hardware.
      MrQuick ΜΟΛ'ΩΝ ΛΑΒ'Ε


    3. #3
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      Nov 2004
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      12x1.25" front discs

      front 98-02 lsi brake rotors calipers and cradles can be made to fit - minor machine work and new bolts and brake hose adapters are needed - oh also special caliper brackets - to mount to modifed drum spindle and hub are needed - i carry the brackets for 50$ shipped - if you need

    4. #4
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      Aug 2004
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      cheap disc brakes:C5 disc brakes to C4 rotors

      C5 Complete Calipers $100.00 is what I payed (Salavage Yard) (Ebay)

      C5 Disc brake bracket kit $124.99 +12.00 Shipping (Race-tech)
      http://www.racetechsuspension.com/speedtech/sptmenu.htm
      Hubs Machined Down $35.00 (local machine shop)1/8 of an inch off of the Outside diameter of your hub

      www.gmpartdirect.com
      2 New C4 13” Drilled and slotted rotors #10445856,10445856 $50.75 x 2


      2 Stainless Steel Adapters to fit the Factory Camaro Brake Lines $85.00

      1 Set of Durastop Ceramic front pads with hardware #18039366 $57.84

      (10) 7/16" x 13/4" wheel studs $14.00 (Local Auto Parts Store)

      A couple extra parts you may need
      master cylinder
      prop. valve

      the reason the C4 rotor is used is because the rotor is smaller. keep in mind some wheels to not work.

      Also try www.touring-classics.com they have complete kits for good prices if you don't want to mess with building your own kit.

    5. #5
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      Jun 2001
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      Newbury Park, CA
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      I've had the stock, 12" C4, and 13" C4 brake setups.

      The 0.810" thick 12" C4 front rotor stinks. The stock 11" setup with a good set of pads is just as good, if not better.

      If you are going to jump in, and have the necessary room in the wheel, a 13" 1.1"+ wide curved vane rotor (GM) with either a C4 or C5 caliper is a great setup for 99.9% of all applications.

      John's website has a lot of information to do the whole swap, or you can purchase the necessary bracketry from many suppliers.
      VaporWorx. We Give You Gas http://www.vaporworx.com

    6. #6
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      Mar 2005
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      Medford, OR.
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      If I may??

      Quote Originally Posted by 68ls1wannabe
      My car has stock disc brakes on it. I want to upgrade to 12 inch rotors and dual piston calipers. Anyone know which would be the best route to go. I've done some research but am still coming up with nothing.
      Ever thought of putting the Wilwood Dynalite front hub kit on this Camaro? $714.95 total.... not bad considering it comes with 12.19" rotors 2 pce with billet aluminum hubs, 4 piston calipers, pads, brackets, spacers and hardware..complete kit. (Cross-Drilled and Slotted optional). Wanna go bigger? Yeah..I can help there too.

      And as always from the PT boards Free shipping in the U.S. and a Free 6 pack of 12 oz. bottles of 570 brake fluid.

      PM or e-mail me
      Laramie Torres

    7. #7
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      Aug 2004
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      that is an excellent deal for that price.

      nice stuff

    8. #8
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      Aug 2005
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      Asheville, NC
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      Quote Originally Posted by zman1969
      front 98-02 lsi brake rotors calipers and cradles can be made to fit - minor machine work and new bolts and brake hose adapters are needed - oh also special caliper brackets - to mount to modifed drum spindle and hub are needed - i carry the brackets for 50$ shipped - if you need
      zman1969,
      PM'ed you about some brackets for my 67 firebird

    9. #9
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      Mar 2005
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      Quote Originally Posted by justforfun
      zman1969,
      PM'ed you about some brackets for my 67 firebird
      PM?? Didn't get it. Please retry.
      Laramie Torres

    10. #10
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      Aug 2005
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      Asheville, NC
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      Quote Originally Posted by LTorres
      PM?? Didn't get it. Please retry.
      I am confused, PM'd zman, or are both user ID's the same person/company? Can I get caliper adaptor plates from you also?

    11. #11
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      Mar 2005
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      Medford, OR.
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      Quote Originally Posted by justforfun
      I am confused, PM'd zman, or are both user ID's the same person/company? Can I get caliper adaptor plates from you also?
      JFF,
      My mistake here....Sorry. I had originally thought the PM was sent to me. Ooops!
      Laramie Torres




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