Does anyone have pics of a stock G body rotor machined down to work with the C5 rotors? Also some progress pics or a link would be helpfull too thanks. And which are preffered using the pbr calipers or or C5 calipers? I like the stock rotors and bearings idea cause then i can still do drop spindles.
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you can use the S-10 spindles with sealed hub, but you will need to get different brackets than the stock g-body ones. my spindles came off an 87 GN and i cut the caliper mounts off, grinded down the edges, then designed up a caliper bracket which mounted the stock C5 calipr and bracket to the g-spindle. I had a pair of stock rotors machined down into hubs, installed longer studs, then mounted it all together. BTW C5 calipers are PBR calipers. A bog reason why alot of us dont use the S-10 with sealed hubs is the replacement cost. Last time i heard each replacment S10 hub was around $250 a side. Versus stock rotors cut down, dont need replacing and bearings are very cheap too.
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Could someone post some pics of whats involved to machine G-Body rotors down & install Vette or LS1 brakes. I'm curious & interested. I have a pair of F-Body spindles from a 77' T/A & was planning to put them on w/ BMR upper & lower control arms. This new school way seems better. Thanks, Brian...
Could someone post some pics of whats involved to machine G-Body rotors down & install Vette or LS1 brakes. I'm curious & interested. I have a pair of F-Body spindles from a 77' T/A & was planning to put them on w/ BMR upper & lower control arms. This new school way seems better. Thanks, Brian...
well i dont have any pics on hand, maybe Tony will chime in? But all you have to do is put the rotors on a lathe that turns down rotors and cut the entire disc pad area off the rotor, so you basically have just the center portion of the rotor left, creating a hub.
Try http://www.globalwest.net/Cat5_disc_bra ... _West..htm wilwood baer and pbr only brakes worth using forget the rest.
I have the Bbody spindle conversion on my malibu and I love the way it handles. I don't notice any bumpsteer and my car is very steady at speeds above 100mph. Even on roads that are not race track smooth.
upper and lower tubular control arms from spohn==$650
hotchkis springs with a half coil cut==$150
Bbody spindles from old cop car==free
ssbc duel piston aluminum calipers==$350
new 12 inch rotors from camaro==$150
koni shocks for lowered s10's==$160
Brake booster & master cylinder for Bbody SW==$150
These are prices that I think remember spending and there's things like bearings, odds & ends that I didn't include. That being said, I'm happy with the end results so far.
These are the pro's and con's that I've noticed from my set-up
PRO'S=stopping distance cut by a third
=double the posted speed around corners at minimum
=the smoothest ride for any lowered car I've had (5)
=as a package I think it was reasonable price
=easy installation, half a day by myself
=looks great
CON'S=15inch tires didn't fit for me
=stuck with combination, unlikely new parts will come along that are for my set-up
=took awhile to break-in
=tires rub front and back and slightly on top
=this is a big worry for me, but when the brake pads wear out years from now when ssbc doesn't exsist anymore, where do I get replacement parts.
If I were to do it over again I'd probable go the C5 route because it looks like the braking world is going that direction and that means more performance and cheaper parts. If you go with the Bbody conversion like I did, you won't be disappointed, yet. When I started putting my package together the Bbody spindle conversion was the way to go. As other people have said, there's many different options now a days.
upper and lower tubular control arms from spohn==$650
hotchkis springs with a half coil cut==$150
Bbody spindles from old cop car==free
ssbc duel piston aluminum calipers==$350
new 12 inch rotors from camaro==$150
koni shocks for lowered s10's==$160
Brake booster & master cylinder for Bbody SW==$150
These are prices that I think remember spending and there's things like bearings, odds & ends that I didn't include. That being said, I'm happy with the end results so far.
These are the pro's and con's that I've noticed from my set-up
PRO'S=stopping distance cut by a third
=double the posted speed around corners at minimum
=the smoothest ride for any lowered car I've had (5)
=as a package I think it was reasonable price
=easy installation, half a day by myself
=looks great
CON'S=15inch tires didn't fit for me
=stuck with combination, unlikely new parts will come along that are for my set-up
=took awhile to break-in
=tires rub front and back and slightly on top
=this is a big worry for me, but when the brake pads wear out years from now when ssbc doesn't exsist anymore, where do I get replacement parts.
If I were to do it over again I'd probable go the C5 route because it looks like the braking world is going that direction and that means more performance and cheaper parts. If you go with the Bbody conversion like I did, you won't be disappointed, yet. When I started putting my package together the Bbody spindle conversion was the way to go. As other people have said, there's many different options now a days.
I'm running 12" LS1 brakes made to fit a g-body spindle. Braking is day and night difference - I can't stand the factory brakes on my Malibu now. 16" wheels are needed at least. Cost was less than $600 to my door for everything pictured. Good thing is that it does not make the bumpsteer worse, no 'tracking' issues with the wheels, and can be combined with an SC&C stage I or II kit for 'tall spindle' benefits.
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