Manual Brake Conversion on a 1980 El Camino

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manualbrakes.com G-Body KIT installed.
 

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malibudave

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Brian D’s 8 second, twin turbo, 5.3 LS G-Body Cutty with manual brake conversion.

https://www.manualbrakes.com/g-body.html

Buick Regal (1978–1987)
Chevrolet El Camino (1978–1987)
Chevrolet Malibu (1978–1983)
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1978–1988)
GMC Caballero (1978–1987)
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (1978–1988) note: 1988 model known as Cutlass Supreme Classic
Pontiac Bonneville (1982–1986)
Pontiac Grand Prix (1978–1987)
Pontiac LeMans (1978–1981)

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Every thing included to convert your *G-Body to manual brakes.
*Adapter Plate with Push Rod Retention Cup
*Gasket
*Stainless Steel Mounting Hardware
*G-Body Adjustable Pushrod
*Choice of 7/8" Bore, 24mm Bore for or 1.0” Bore Master Cylinder
*Brake Line Adapters for use with the stock GM 1/2-20 and 9/16-18 brake line fittings
*Installation Instructions
Will NOT work with low drag calipers (see FAQs).

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malibudave

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Another manual brake install.
 

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malibudave

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Customer’s G-Body MANUALBRAKES.com manual brake KIT install.


If you have any questions about the install call, text, or email. 832-264-5566 or [email protected]
 

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malibudave

Greasemonkey
Mar 12, 2010
204
227
43
Houston, TX
Brian D’s 8 second, twin turbo, 5.3 LS G-Body Cutty with manual brake conversion.

https://www.manualbrakes.com/g-body.html

Buick Regal (1978–1987)
Chevrolet El Camino (1978–1987)
Chevrolet Malibu (1978–1983)
Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1978–1988)
GMC Caballero (1978–1987)
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (1978–1988) note: 1988 model known as Cutlass Supreme Classic
Pontiac Bonneville (1982–1986)
Pontiac Grand Prix (1978–1987)
Pontiac LeMans (1978–1981)
 

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malibudave

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Nelson’s 1981 Malibu Classic. 555/TH400/9” accented with a manual brake conversion.
 

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