98-02 Blazer spindle question

[twfurst]

I am getting ready to purchase a set of 98-02 Blazer spindles with the sealed hubs to run on my 87 Monte Carlo SS. I am wondering if anyone has any information on getting or making a bracket to mount the calipers and 12" rotors from a 2002 Z28. I have seen a lot guys mounting 13" C5 rotors, but my Torq Thrust IIs won't allow it from what I've been told. Hope someone can help.

[Samckitt]

What dia wheels you running? 16"?

[jerome]

If you do decide to go with C5 brakes, I would seriously look at all the costs of a blazer spindle and brake brackets vs. an ATS spindle. Keep in mind you get better geometry and a better hub with the ATS spindle. If you're coming up with similar costs, do the ATS spindle.

If you do the blazer brakes, then I guess you do save quite a bit.

Jerome

[Samckitt]

I got mine for $100 for the pair, with hubs. Compared to over $600 for the ATS ones.

[NvrDun71]

Not to hijack the thread, but I've got a set of stock like new spindles off of my 02' GMC Sonoma I would let go for cheap... Let me know if your interested

[Samckitt]

Not to hijack the thread, but I've got a set of stock like new spindles off of my 02' GMC Sonoma I would let go for cheap... Let me know if your interested

02 Sonoma spindels are different than 98-02 2WD Blazer spindles.

[NvrDun71]

02 Sonoma spindels are different than 98-02 2WD Blazer spindles.

damn didn't realize that...learned somethin new. What are the differences?

[Samckitt]

I'll look for pics, but the 98-02 "Spindles" use a hub with bearings, a slip on rotor & 2 piston calipers.

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[Samckitt]

Can't find any good pics on the net, I'll take some pics of mine later.

[Bad94]

I would do a 2100 belltech spindle and LS1 rotors and C5 cailpers.

Im doing S-10 big brake kits, and i have brackets for that.

And that set up will fit in a 17" Eagle 211(they look just like TT 2's) Not sure if they fit 17" american racing TT 2's.

[Samckitt]

I have the same setup except using C5 calipers, "sadle" brackets & rotors. I felt they fit better than the LS1 ones did. But now I don't remember why.

[Samckitt]

My brake setup using C5 Vette calipers & rotors on 98-02 S10 Blazer spindles:

[twfurst]

My brake setup using C5 Vette calipers & rotors on 98-02 S10 Blazer spindles:

Did you make the bracket in these pics? If so, do you have a drawing with the dimensions? Thats exactly what I've been looking for.

[Samckitt]

Did you make the bracket in these pics? If so, do you have a drawing with the dimensions? Thats exactly what I've been looking for.

Yes. I have been trying to find my CAD files and/or drawings of the brackets. But am not having any luck.

Are the C5 Z06 calipers different than the regular C5's?

I don't know. These are almost 13" dia & 1.25" thick.

[Memphis]

Are those just stock spindles or did you have to drill anything?

[Samckitt]

Stock spindles. Only thing I did was hit it with a grinder just a "tad" in picture 4 & 5. Pic 4 is on the lower left side where the adapter bracket interferes with it, & in pic 5 where the black bolt needed a little clearance.

[twfurst]

I'm running 17" Torq Thrusts. They were purchased when I it was still running all stock components, so it has the stock backspace. I have a brand new set of calipers for a 2000 Z28 SS. I've been told that these are the same as the C5, only they don't say "CORVETTE" on them.

[Memphis]

Are the C5 Z06 calipers different than the regular C5's?

[RudeJester.s10]

Are these brackets readily available from you?

[Samckitt]

Not at the moment, but if I can find my drawing for them, or redesign them, I can (should) have some made.