Camaro Caliper Brackets

[kameltoes2015]

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[Captainfab]

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

Originally Posted by nuc_meltdown

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 .

[nuc_meltdown]

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.

[Captainfab]

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.

Originally Posted by nuc_meltdown

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.

[nuc_meltdown]

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.

[71meangreenc10]

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

[crakarjax]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

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

What hockey pucks are you talking about?

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by crakarjax

What hockey pucks are you talking about?

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

[Captainfab]

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

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

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

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

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

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

[New_70'C10]

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.

[crakarjax]

Originally Posted by New_70'C10

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.

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!

[Captainfab]

Post #11 tells you what year of calipers and rotors you will need.

Originally Posted by New_70'C10

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.

All of my rear disc brackets come with a parts list as well.

Originally Posted by crakarjax

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!

[nuc_meltdown]

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?

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by nuc_meltdown

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?

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

[New_70'C10]

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.

[nuc_meltdown]

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

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by nuc_meltdown

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

You can validate, but every V6 camaro I saw had drums in the back.

Also, looks like Autozone udated their webpage and this is why you need to go get yard parts. I have recieved full calipers with the mounting plate from parts stores and I have also got with the same part number just a caliper.

http://www.autozone.com/brakes-and-t...p-5-7l-sfi-ohv

Here is what you are looking for from a parts store for a complete assembly with mounting bracket.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....035908&jsn=682

This one has the park brake mounting bracket (preferred one to get). Big spring is a pain in the rear to get on if you have to move it.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....035908&jsn=692

Smitty

[nuc_meltdown]

Will calipers on a firebird or trans am from the same period work as well? I figure they are basically the same car under the skin.

[71meangreenc10]

Originally Posted by nuc_meltdown

Will calipers on a firebird or trans am from the same period work as well? I figure they are basically the same car under the skin.

Rock auto says yes for Firebird. They also list them from 93-97.

Smitty

[crakarjax]

I purchased a set of beat calipers and e-brake cables on ebay for $60 and then sprung for the Centric reman calipers. They have a $75 each core but are $55 each after core return.

One caliper came fully loaded but the other was missing the vibration damper and was deformed by the piston seal so I'm exchanging it. They aren't listed as including the damper so I may have just gotten lucky.

[jrc54]

Hope for some help here, my 69 c10 needs brakes, I also have a 92 z28 (wreck) my need is to get the front brakes from the z on my ol' girl.. Shes got the engine trans .. also the rear is ready to go in, but I want to keep the stock z brakes all around,, any body know of a 2.5-3" drop spindle that will take the Camaros hubs? and yess we all can do something much beter, but I have the rolled Z

[jrc54]

oh ya and the calipers

[Captainfab]

This really isn't the place to be asking this question, in my for sale thread. You should post your questions in the '67-'72 section or the Suspension section.

Originally Posted by jrc54

Hope for some help here, my 69 c10 needs brakes, I also have a 92 z28 (wreck) my need is to get the front brakes from the z on my ol' girl.. Shes got the engine trans .. also the rear is ready to go in, but I want to keep the stock z brakes all around,, any body know of a 2.5-3" drop spindle that will take the Camaros hubs? and yess we all can do something much beter, but I have the rolled Z

Originally Posted by jrc54

oh ya and the calipers

[crakarjax]

Are the '97 Camaro calipers low drag? I ran across a site stating that they are, and that they require a step-bore master cylinder to operate correctly:

http://www.manualbrakes.com/FAQs.html

I'm not sure if it's required with front calipers that are not low drag, and this might apply specifically to non-boosted applications. I'm also not sure if only the front calipers were low drag and I have found any info either way.