C5 Disc Brake Swap for 67-69 Camaro

[sebtarta]

Yes you need the brackets too.

[DCx]

$41 each from Kore3. looks like ill add those to the shopping list.

I found out i have 1/2-20 thread drum spindles. looks like ill need to find my hubs or score some from ebay or the pull a part. i cant find the ones i removed.

[67ls]

I am about to buy a c5 booster and m/c but I don't see the braket you are talking about that is on the fire wall, is it on the corvette or am I using the one off my camaro. this is 67ls

[zamora7]

Would this be pretty much the same thing if used the stuff from an ls1 fbody into a 2nd gen fbody? I have the booster and m/c, and everything for the brakes (calipers, rotors, etc.)

[67ls]

Let me ask this question again to pete68 on post #32 you stated that 2.The Corvette master cylinder firewall bracket will work in your Camaro it just has to be modified a bit. Did this bracket come off the corvette because the power booster and m/c on ebay just have 4 bolts sticking out the back of the power booster I see no bracket, could you clarify this for me my name is Rich thank you.

[sebtarta]

Rich,

Pete posted this on the 1st post.

# C5 Master Cylinder (eBay/craigslist). It’s made of lightweight aluminum, and the master cylinder is clear plastic so you can see the fluid level. Yes, you can use your existing crappy cast iron master cylinder if you want but why would you want to when you can use a modern one for $100 extra? Cast iron master cylinders rust which can cause leakage between the internal rubber seals, eventually leading to a mushy pedal. You will need to cut the C5 brake pedal push rod and re-tap the end that I cut it so it will work with the old Camaro brake pedal, this just takes some measuring, then shim the booster at the firewall to get the correct spacing and to make sure it clears the hood, takes a bit of measuring and trial and error but is easy. You may need to shim the booster a bit so it angles down more, mine hit the hood a little. Be sure to use two nuts to hold the rod where it attaches to the pedal and use red Locktite to make sure it does not come loose.
# C5 Brake Booster (eBay/craigslist). Get the master cylinder and booster together if you can, it’s almost a direct bolt in. Almost! I think I got booster and master cylinder on eBay for ~$140?

then on post #32

1. I bought the master cylinder on ebay, it was $140 with the booster
2. The Corvette master cylinder firewall bracket will work in your Camaro it just has to be modified a bit. You will have to drill out the holes a bit so they fit the studs on the Camaro firewall, its actually amazing how close they are.
3. Once that is done you will need to shim the top two bolts a bit which will angle the master cylinder down so it does not hit the hood. I used a couple large stainless steal nuts that were about a 1/2 inch thick, that did it.
4. I went to the local hardware store and found a rubber grommet that was the perfect size to seal the firewall hole where the brake rod goes thru.

So the C5 booster and MC fit. You need to modify the firewall by drilling the wholes so it will line up. Cut the MC rod so it can reach the pedal correctly, and move forward from there.

[Vicinity]

This may sound stupid, but Kore3 offers a Tall Spindle and Short Spindle bracket, how can I determine which I need?

[MrQuick]

The tall spindle is for 70 1/2 and up Camaro and the short spindle is for 67-69 Camaro.

Vince

[ed1le]

Great thread & write up...subscribing.

[69keith]

Mine using 98 camaro master cylinder and speed tech C5 brackets

[Pete68]

Quick note, a buddy of mine is running this C5 set-up with 17-inch wheels, he had to file down the top of the calipers a bit but they fit, Ill add pics if I can. Use the diagram on Kore3.com to check your 17 inch wheels...they may work!

[DButler]

I really like your wheels did you buy the wheels black or did you have them coated? I didn't know coddington sold those wheels in black.

[Pete68]

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[harleymanchris]

Thanks guy's. I'm into the same set-up for my 68. Your info is priceless and will call kore3 monday to get my brackets.

[edog1]

Great write up thanks for taking the time im sure it well help a bunch of people

[69importkilla]

Hey Pete, I purchased the front brackets for my 69 years ago, but I was under the impression that I had to use C4 rotors. Know anything about this?

[Vicinity]

Hey Pete, I purchased the front brackets for my 69 years ago, but I was under the impression that I had to use C4 rotors. Know anything about this?

For the Speed Tech brackets, I believe you do.

[Dionysus66]

So I emailed Heidts about the tall drop spindles they offer. They responded telling me that the tall drop spindle will not work with the stock drum hub. Is this true? Do I need to buy the aluminum hub they offer as well? Is there another drop spindle that will work?

[sebtarta]

So I emailed Heidts about the tall drop spindles they offer. They responded telling me that the tall drop spindle will not work with the stock drum hub. Is this true? Do I need to buy the aluminum hub they offer as well? Is there another drop spindle that will work?

There is plenty of information around this forum about the good and bad of drop spindles.

Save your $$$. Use your stock spindles if they are still in good shape.

[SoonerTA]

Quick note, a buddy of mine is running this C5 set-up with 17-inch wheels, he had to file down the top of the calipers a bit but they fit, Ill add pics if I can. Use the diagram on Kore3.com to check your 17 inch wheels...they may work!

Were you able to get any pictures? I have 17" snowflakes from YearOne and would love to do this conversion on my '78 TA. I have been looking at changing my brakes over to the 1LE setup but would love to have the C5 setup.

Also, can the stock MC/booster support the C5 front brakes if I keep the rear drums for now?