View Full Version : LS1 brakes and 15" rims?


badtomatoes
Dec 3rd, 08, 5:42 PM
Does anyone know if the 12" LS1 F-body disc brakes will work with 15" rims?

I want to replace my front drums ASAP and this seems to be about the most economical route I've found but won't be if I have to buy a new set of wheels....

Thanks in advance!

forcd ind
Dec 4th, 08, 9:44 AM
i had bought some cals. and mounting brackets that someone made, but i never used them, same as you, wondered if the rotors would clear-hope you get an answer, so i can sell mine
or use them, lol
as i remember it was easier to machine drum spindels to make them fit

DarylH
Dec 4th, 08, 12:08 PM
I don't recall all of the fitment specifics, but I have the F Body 12" rotors and calipers on mine w/ 15" Centerline Convo-Pros - no issues with clearance for me.

wht64
Dec 4th, 08, 3:32 PM
Convo Pros are the only 15" wheels that fit, unless you want Bogarts

badtomatoes
Dec 4th, 08, 4:23 PM
Convo Pros are the only 15" wheels that fit, unless you want Bogarts

Bummer. Any idea if the C4 12 inchers would fit?

wht64
Dec 4th, 08, 5:52 PM
Bummer. Any idea if the C4 12 inchers would fit?

no idea, have no expierence with those, sorry

badtomatoes
Dec 5th, 08, 9:46 AM
no idea, have no expierence with those, sorry


No need to be sorry, thanks for the information you passed on. I now know more than I did when I posted my original question and that's what I was hoping for.

Cheers!
:beers:

TMessick
Dec 8th, 08, 9:27 PM
Well, they won't fit inside my VWW 16x8" V48's unless I run a 1/4" spacer. Of course, with a 1/4" spacer, my tires would hit the rear of the wheelwell when I turn. :mad: I think stuffing them in 15's would be highly unlikely.

I think some folks have had luck with the "1LE" 12" rotor and tall spindle with either stock-type or wilwood stock-type calipers, but I don't know how that would play on a '66 (?)

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110560

BowtieAaron
Dec 18th, 08, 8:01 PM
they will fit on a 15" wheel, but you have to grind the hell out of the caliper.


aaron

pool3shark
Jan 15th, 09, 11:23 PM
Hey would any of the 15" steelies from Cragar fit up

wht64
Jan 27th, 09, 9:37 AM
no