I have searched may post on here and have not been able to determine the best option for what I am doing. I have a 1980 El camino it has factory V6 suspension I want to up grade the front an rear brakes and am looking for the least expensive options. I am looking for larger front rotor or maybe dual piston calipers and rear disc brakes what are the most inexpensive options? Is there a better option maybe for a few bucks more that is worth the up charge? let me know hat you guys have been working with .
What is best brake up grade $ per performance
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Just do the whole 2wd S-10 brake swap, front spindles, hubs, rotors, and calipers, same parts on the rear. The truck brakes are somewhat better than stock for the front, but most the gains come from the rear disc swap. Many threads on this on here
if your looking for an improvement for the least amount of $$ get yourself a set of EBC pads, break them in properly and I'm sure you will be happy. Another thing you can do to improve the braking is to get the bracket to keep the rear wheel cylinders in place when braking. You'll be surprised on the improvement with the braking when you have secured the rear wheel cylinders
Just went thru the same thing. Blazer front brakes, stainless hoses, rear S10 manual cylinders and brackets. Night and day difference in stopping distance <$400
Heres my blog on my front brake upgrade;
http://gbodybudgetfrontbrakeupgrade.blo ... rakes.html
IMO,you would be better off upgrading the front brakes first,they do the biggest percentage of the braking,then worry about the rears.
Good rubber will also make a substantial difference,worn out tires will not stop as good as new tires suited to your application.
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IMO,you would be better off upgrading the front brakes first,they do the biggest percentage of the braking,then worry about the rears.
Good rubber will also make a substantial difference,worn out tires will not stop as good as new tires suited to your application.
Guy
I have a complete stock set up. My brake lines were completely rusted. I replaced them with a new set of lines by online tubing along with stainless hoses and it made a remarkable difference.
I would do the opposite as some suggested and only upgrade the rear drums to discs. The reason is the only thing I don't like on my stock set up is that the rear drums tend to lock up with sudden braking. That said, all new lines and hoses filled with fresh brake fluid will make a noticeable difference, and throw in those ecb pads.
You can always concentrate on upgrading the entire front end when and if you decide to put in a bigger motor, as you may have to change out the front Springs at that time as well to accommodate for the heavier more powerful engine. Just my two cents.
I would do the opposite as some suggested and only upgrade the rear drums to discs. The reason is the only thing I don't like on my stock set up is that the rear drums tend to lock up with sudden braking. That said, all new lines and hoses filled with fresh brake fluid will make a noticeable difference, and throw in those ecb pads.
You can always concentrate on upgrading the entire front end when and if you decide to put in a bigger motor, as you may have to change out the front Springs at that time as well to accommodate for the heavier more powerful engine. Just my two cents.
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