Rear Disc Kit Opinions [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: Rear Disc Kit Opinions


Strokd66
Feb 20th, 05, 1:47 AM
I was curious what peoples opinions where on this paticular rear disc kit for GM 10 and 12 bolts. Brand new 12" rotors, new PBR single 45MM piston aluminum calipers. Backing plates with internal e-brake shoes. New caliper brackets, new brake pads. Hoses and e-brake cables and all hardware included. Would this be a kit ayone is interested in for under $600? I've been looking at different rear disc kits and it seems everyone basis it on the old style cast iron calipers and small rotors. Also the e-brake mechanism is built into the caliper, which alot of people dont like. These kits are starting around $750 from what I've seen.

Strokd66
Feb 21st, 05, 10:22 PM
Another question I had was, how important is a e-brake to everyone? I know on some rear disc conversions that use cadillac rear calipers, the levers and spring is not readily available. I was told you can use 80's camaro front calipers on the rear if you just grind a little spot on them. Would anyone use this style with the camaro calipers?

chevydog66
Feb 22nd, 05, 12:28 AM
Is that you selling them on ebay? Those kits look very nice. I personally like the e-brake. What good is a e-brake pedal without a functioning e-brake?

Deadcarny
Feb 22nd, 05, 1:02 AM
Have not seen the kit, but sounds like a late 4th gen rear brake setup to me....

Deadcarny
Feb 22nd, 05, 1:08 AM
just saw the ad, looks kinda like a 93-97 f bod rear setup....