Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

97 Firebird Brake conversion

Collapse
X
Collapse
Who has read this thread:
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • 97 Firebird Brake conversion

    I don't know if this is where this belongs but I like the idea of having the brake caliper on the rear like the newer birds and T/As. What all is involve in the conversion? Any suggestions where to buy? Walkthroughs? Thanks guys!

    P.S. I have a line on a firebird steering wheel of a 98+ w/ the radio controls. Will this work with my car/ airbags???
    Last edited by phoenix_rising; May 18th, 2006, 09:22 AM.

  • #2
    buy Matt's 10 bolt when he gets it back you will then have posi and rear disc brakes.
    Doing less with more


    Comment


    • #3
      dude great idea!!! Will that work??

      Comment


      • #4
        yeah it should bolt up no problem, but anyone else know for sure?
        Doing less with more


        Comment


        • #5
          I'm pretty sure it will, i've looked at a lot of rear disc brake converisons, and kits are the same for 4th gens, just brake lines is all you'll need maybe, and someother little things

          Comment


          • #6
            Any suggestions for a kit???

            Comment


            • #7
              I did a z28 rear end swap in my car. Just gotta make sure the rear doesn't have TCS and such since your 97 doesn't have it. You need a rear from like a 93-97 car I believe for your 97. Maybe a 98 will work as well.
              ------------------------------------------
              2004 GMC Envoy - Tuned, Airraid Intake, rest stock
              2005 Malibu - Stock, anyone have a ecotec factory gm supercharger for me? lol

              5th gen Camaro V6 Forums
              http://www.bowtiev6.com

              Comment


              • #8
                Is "TCS" Traction Control? Would a rear end off a 2001 SS work as well.

                Comment


                • #9
                  -TCS - Traction Control System-

                  virtually any 4th gen rearend will work on our cars 93-2002.. however what the problem when you get out of the specific body style and or years is things like tcs.. im not positive, but it is very possible for the tcs to be wired differently and be in a different location, making it very difficult for you to hook it up.. hooking the rear end up involves very little.. until you get into the electronic part of the whole ordeal.. like 5 or 6 bolts and 2 brake lines and the drive shaft. really isn't that hard.. but i would wait to buy the 2001 until you have heard of someone doing it..
                  -Im Ron Burgundy?
                  ----------------------------
                  -LT1 383 Stroker, 36 lbs SVO's, Comp Custom grind, Eagle H beam forged rotating assembly, 1.5 RR's, Hooker super comp LT's, custom straight pipes back to a pair of Thrush Turbo II's.. more to come.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    well if the guy that wants to buy my 10 bolt falls through, i'll let you have next dibs on it.

                    i believe my 98 axle should bolt right up. it's a 3 channel rear end. meaning it's set up for ABS, but it DOES NOT have TCS. so it should hook up perfect for you.

                    also i have my stock aluminum 1 piece driveshaft. If any V6 guys are still running their 2 piecers, i think mine will bolt right up too.
                    1998 Camaro SS Bullseye Turbo
                    2002 F-250 7.3 Leveled on 20s with 35's
                    2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary
                    http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/sho...-Update/page11

                    Comment

                    Working...
                    X