98~05 Blazer brake upgrade! DONE!

[Trottiert]

I wish I could. I'm an high school auto shop teacher and it is locked in my school shop. Teachers are not allowed in. Sorry!

Womp womp. Thanks 😁

 

[TURNA]

Yep looks like pass side is no good

reach out to timo22 on this site he may be able to help you

 

[Trottiert]

Ok, I'll do that! Thanks guys!
Awesome forum!

 

[Goldhawg]

I think I'm going to do this mod as part of my upgraded suspension to my G-body. This obviously precludes using the Speedtech tall spindles (which require at least 18" wheels, which I don't want to do). I've heard how happy people are with those spindles for the transformation of the vehicle's handling. Are there other things that can enable this spindle to likewise work magic as part of an overall suspension package? I'm sure I'll be going w/UCA/LCAs with taller ball joints. For those that have done this swap, any other recommendations for amazing handling to go with the superior braking?

 

[Streetbu]

Merely changing to these brakes will not affect handling at all. The ONLY benefit is for braking. Handling comes from adding in taller upper balljoints to change the camber curve of the suspension. Tall lower balljoints main use is to lower a vehicle, it does affect spindle length which helps camber curve, but no where near as much as changing the uppers to tall versions.

 

[Goldhawg]

Merely changing to these brakes will not affect handling at all. The ONLY benefit is for braking. Handling comes from adding in taller upper balljoints to change the camber curve of the suspension. Tall lower balljoints main use is to lower a vehicle, it does affect spindle length which helps camber curve, but no where near as much as changing the uppers to tall versions.

Thanks...I probably wasn't clear at my question. I recognize the blazer spindles don't help w/handling (only braking), just wondering if there is anything else others have done in addition to the blazer spindles to get closer to the awesomeness of the ATS spindle for handling. I will be looking to do the taller ball joints. Just wondering if there are other things to look for. I'm considering going w/a complete suspension package from one of the usual names (speedtech, ridetech, etc), but I was hoping in a thread w/40 pages that others might have some wisdom on add'l things to consider.

 

[Streetbu]

I have the RideTech setup with HQ coilovers. It rides and handles great! So much better than when I had cut lowering springs in the front. Use braided stainless hoses, change the master cylinder out for this one.

 

[Goldhawg]

Quick question as I'm putting the brake package together now. My Detroit Axle new hub bearings included a rubber seal, but using that means the hub is not flush with the blazer spindle; you can see I can easily slip in a thick washer. Can you advise whether I need that rubber seal? I would have thought the spindle should be flush, but wondering why they would include a rubber O-ring type gasket if I wasn't supposed to use it? Thanks for your counsel.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

Quick question as I'm putting the brake package together now. My Detroit Axle new hub bearings included a rubber seal, but using that means the hub is not flush with the blazer spindle; you can see I can easily slip in a thick washer. Can you advise whether I need that rubber seal? I would have thought the spindle should be flush, but wondering why they would include a rubber O-ring type gasket if I wasn't supposed to use it? Thanks for your counsel.

i currently have three of those bearings in use. i threw the oring away. why was it included? idk. it too thick and i fear using it will cause more problems than not using it.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

i currently have three of those bearings in use. i threw the oring away. why was it included? idk. it too thick and i fear using it will cause more problems than not using it.

but i did use the dust plate on mine.