Drum to disc and dual front calipers

Alan · 05/14/2004, 11:17 PM

I figured I would add this before the other site goes under. The link to the old site is http://www.eclipseforums.org/forum/s...0&pagenumber=1

So for the Rear Conversion you need:
Rear GT calipers
e-brake assembly
Brake lines (should upgrade to SS lines)
e-brake Cables
Rear Backing plates
Rear rotors
Rear brake pads

You can get most of those items off of www.DSMtrader.com from a 2G GS/RS not GSX.

For the Front Dual Caliper you will need the calipers off of a 2000 GT and the GT rotors as well. When you order brake pads make sure you specify 2000 GT or you will get the wrong ones. You can also get these off a 2G GSX. They bolt right up to your existing backing plate. I also advise to upgrade to SS lines here too. I will be doing both conversions this summer and will take lots of pics and post them up.

Feel free to add if I forgot anything. And please make this a sticky.

balla4880 · 05/18/2004, 10:08 PM

The dual piston caliper requires the bracket that mounts it to the backing plate also. It won't fit on single piston caliper bracket.

Alan · 05/19/2004, 06:20 AM

Other members have said that the dual piston does in fact mount up with no modification. If I wasn't banned from the old site I could give you a link to a member who actually did the swap and said he only needed the calipers.

evo6011 · 05/19/2004, 08:38 AM

i did the caliper duel caliper swap and i will post picutres this afternoon if you like.

Alan · 05/19/2004, 06:21 PM

Hey Evo post the pics up! Am I correct? You do not need to change the backing plate?

balla4880 · 05/21/2004, 11:34 AM

i have a 2000 eclipse rs and did the swap about last spring and the mounting brackets that were on my car were to small and i had to order the brackets for the gt also. I have both of my old brackets and will check later to see if they are the same.

I also did the rear drum conversion and it went pretty smooth. Getting the emergency brake right was about the hardest thing and it was not even that hard. It cost 50$ for the emergency brake cables(from mitsu) and about 100$ for both calipers and e-brake assembly. I went ahead and put on ss brake lines all around and powerslot rotors all around. It was one of the best mods i have done. I suugest you buy ceramic brake pads also they are great and you dont have to clean your rims that often either. They produce alot less brake dust.

kwality · 06/01/2004, 03:23 PM

i cant see the invoice ne 1 kno how much it all costs?

balla4880 · 06/05/2004, 11:50 PM

I did the whole swap for about 200$. That is not counting the power slot rotors, ceramic brake pads, and stainless brake lines all around.

kwality · 06/08/2004, 01:43 AM

thats it? i might do it alot sooner than i thought. thanx man. peace.

Iceberg · 06/10/2004, 06:29 PM

Evo, any luck w/ those pics?

Iceberg · 06/10/2004, 06:30 PM

Alan, What was your price break down for the conversion?

evo6011 · 07/11/2004, 08:55 PM

hey guys, i got deployed to iraq so internet use is limited. when i get a chance ill try and hook up my laptop and post some pics of the install i did a few months ago on the brakes. i would post them on this pc but i cant seem to find a flash drive anywhere. ill keep you posted.......peace!!!!

pearlsport · 07/20/2004, 07:08 PM

anyone have problems with the e-brake cables for the discs mating up to the e-brake stick assembly? it seems mine are like 2 inches too short or something

blkkamikazegs · 09/20/2004, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearlsport

anyone have problems with the e-brake cables for the discs mating up to the e-brake stick assembly? it seems mine are like 2 inches too short or something

If they are 2g cables they are shorter than the 3g's. You can't hook up the cables to all the clips that the original ones were on. Also you will probably have to move the ends back in the holder by the ebrake handle if you already haven't done so.

kwality · 09/23/2004, 08:13 AM

ne luck with those pix?

pearlsport · 10/06/2004, 10:27 PM

what do you want a pic of? i get my car back saturday and i've done both swaps

Voodoo347 · 11/23/2004, 08:08 PM

Some pics of wut the rear conversion looks like would be nice...... Also about how much the whole coversion costed you with slotted rotors. Thanks!

NAPALM · 11/23/2004, 09:31 PM

I wrote a HOW-TO in the garage on converting your drums to discs.

supergouki · 05/11/2005, 03:48 PM

will parts off a 96 Talon non-turbo work? i've got a deal pending for $225 plus shipping. i just want to make sure the parts will work.

Alan · 05/11/2005, 03:51 PM

Should work, but I don't know for sure. I don't see why not though.

supergouki · 05/11/2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

Should work, but I don't know for sure. I don't see why not though.

would i still use GT pads for the or what?

supergouki · 05/11/2005, 04:02 PM

and just to clarify, these are the parts i'm getting:

Backing plate
Caliper mounting bracket and mounting bolts (2 bolts per side)
Calipers with mounting pins (2 pins per side)
Both discs (rotors)
parking brake parts
all for 225.00

that's all i need besides the pads and Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit (upgrade), right?

Alan · 05/11/2005, 04:12 PM

Yes, and the rear pads should be the same ones on the GT's, that is what I used with no problems. And BTW the backing plate is also the mounting bracket.

supergouki · 05/20/2005, 11:30 AM

well i just got my parts in. does it look like i got everything i asked for?

i'm gonna clean them up and have a shop install them for me.

tell me what you guys think.

NAPALM · 05/20/2005, 11:54 AM

Yup thats everything.

I recommended in my HOW-TO that you get the hub bearing and mounting bolts which you didnt get. Its not necessary I just recommend getting them in case you brake a bolt while installing or removing the hubs. Hopefully you dont break any. I broke 2 when I did mine.

Get those rotors to a machine shop. They will make them look sexy.

supergouki · 05/20/2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAPALM

Yup thats everything.

I recommended in my HOW-TO that you get the hub bearing and mounting bolts which you didnt get. Its not necessary I just recommend getting them in case you brake a bolt while installing or removing the hubs. Hopefully you dont break any. I broke 2 when I did mine.

Get those rotors to a machine shop. They will make them look sexy.

awesome. i'm just gonna get a shop to install them for me since i'm a noob. so if they break a bolt then its on them

i'm cleaning them right now. hopfully i can make them pretty too

supergouki · 05/20/2005, 01:00 PM

on second thought, that rust is pretty thick. maybe a machine shop is a better idea

NAPALM · 05/20/2005, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supergouki

on second thought, that rust is pretty thick. maybe a machine shop is a better idea

Yea, as you may have learned already; you arent going ot get that shit off. It needs to be machined.

supergouki · 05/20/2005, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAPALM

Yea, as you may have learned already; you arent going ot get that shit off. It needs to be machined.

hope its not alot of money or else i might be better off getting aftermarket

Rich · 05/20/2005, 06:48 PM

getting the rotors turned shouldn't cost much- for all four, probably around $50~$80. you'll just have to hope they are within specs.

how much did you get those rotors and calipers for?

supergouki · 05/20/2005, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tron

getting the rotors turned shouldn't cost much- for all four, probably around $50~$80. you'll just have to hope they are within specs.

how much did you get those rotors and calipers for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by supergouki

will parts off a 96 Talon non-turbo work? i've got a deal pending for $225 plus shipping. i just want to make sure the parts will work.

NAPALM · 05/20/2005, 07:04 PM

$50 to get rotors turned? Dude someones been lieing to you.

It cost me $30 last time and that was TOO much. Usually they will do it for $10 each.

Rich · 05/20/2005, 07:10 PM

that was for a few drums off F-350's....3 rear sets came out to $65.38

But back to the swap- good luck!

supergouki · 05/20/2005, 07:50 PM

do you think i should give them the calipers too? i'm going to paint them red to match my fronts.

supergouki · 05/20/2005, 07:56 PM

oh yeah, should i upgrade to the stainless steel brake lines? I'm going to order some rear pads and can get the brake lines too. although i should be saving money from here on out. what do you guys think?

Rich · 05/21/2005, 12:47 AM

SS lines would be worthwhile.

NAPALM · 05/21/2005, 01:59 AM

The SS lines will make a bigger difference in stopping performance than the disc conversion alone. Definately get them.

MitsuGTRacing · 05/21/2005, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAPALM

The SS lines will make a bigger difference in stopping performance than the disc conversion alone. Definately get them.

prolly a stupid question, but how so?? (sorry im eating chinese food at the moment, and dont wanna think)

Rich · 05/21/2005, 07:53 AM

the SS braiding lets the rubber line only expand so far.

megacrazy · 06/06/2005, 12:19 PM

Just finished my swap. It was easy. It took me 3 hours with a 30 minute break

.

The hardest part was actually fitting a torque wrench under the car to torque those 4 bolts that go through the knuckle. Also make sure you get a flare end wrench or whatever it's called. It's impossible to get the brake lines off without one.

The hole in the back of the plate that the e-brake cables go through is too small. So you either trim the cap on the brake cables or the hole in the plate. I just took a dremel tool and enlarged the hole on the backing plate. You only need to take off very little. Took about 3 minutes per side.

Getting the e-brake cable attached was very easy. I just used a flat head screwdriver to push it in there. I remember reading before that it was hard. I had no problems with that. Took me about 2 minutes

That's pretty much it. I got stoptech brake lines and powerslot big brake rear rotors to go with my baer kit. The rotors are black. I also painted the calipers black. The rim center caps are off in the picture. Camera phone pic.

If you can use a screwdriver and a wrench

do this yourself and save lots of cash

supergouki · 07/28/2005, 04:23 PM

blkkamikazegs · 07/28/2005, 04:25 PM

Looks great!

kwality · 07/28/2005, 04:39 PM

supergouki, how much did the shop charge you?

supergouki · 07/28/2005, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwality

supergouki, how much did the shop charge you?

nothing

supergouki · 07/29/2005, 12:04 PM

they were red

kwality · 07/29/2005, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supergouki

nothing

They installed it for free??? Did you know somebody?

supergouki · 07/29/2005, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwality

They installed it for free??? Did you know somebody?

yeah, its through one of my dad's friends. he works on our cars and in exchange gets discounts on his tools through my dad. he's done all my suspension installs and does a great job.

kwality · 07/29/2005, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supergouki

yeah, its through one of my dad's friends. he works on our cars and in exchange gets discounts on his tools through my dad. he's done all my suspension installs and does a great job.

damn it, guess Ill have my uncle help me out, hes a mechanic anyway. Actually its more like im helping him out.

CujoJpN · 08/03/2005, 07:28 PM

Where can you guys get the brakes at? Im really intrested in getting dual fronts with the rear setup/

supergouki · 08/03/2005, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CujoJpN

Where can you guys get the brakes at? Im really intrested in getting dual fronts with the rear setup/

from a salvage yard or members parting out their cars. doesn't have to be from a GT necessarily.

GSKNIGHT · 08/09/2005, 07:09 PM

So just for clarification...the rotors, calipers, and mounting brackets from a 2g (Eclipse/Talon) are a direct swap for our rear drums? And the emergency brake cables will not work?

Dalamatition · 10/20/2005, 07:34 PM

I want to have the same rear suspension as a GT/GTS as well including the rear sway bar. Something has been bothering me. Does the RS and GT/GTS have the same upper and lower control arms? I want to know this because It would be /very/ convenient if all I need for the rear sway bar is the rear crossmenber and the rear disc brake and e-brake stuff mentioned above.

gst4g64 · 10/20/2005, 11:17 PM

The RS didn't have a Sway Bar, and unfortunately one will not bolt up unless you buy other parts. I don't remember what all is required but I know it is listed here and on RRE's site also.

Dalamatition · 10/21/2005, 12:11 AM

I'd love to find a wrecked GT at the junkyard. If not I'll obtain everything I need at a dealership. I mostly want the rear disc brakes so I can use Aftermarket GT/GTS stainless steel lines and the Brembo brake kit too. But that sway bar would be really nice as well.

GSKNIGHT · 12/10/2005, 06:01 PM

I finally did the drum-to-disc swap!!!

Here's the story.

I pulled the entire rear disc set up off of a wrecked '95 GS; hubs, backing plates, rotors, calipers, pads, lines, parking cables. I paid $216 total. (I pulled the parts)
I ordered powerslots and Hawks for all four corners from PPS: $385 shipped w/ins.
Also got SS lines from RRE: $85 Shipped.

TOTAL: Just under $700 (with misc. parts like fluid, new hardware, ect.)

I did this entire swap in the street in front of my house. It was very simple. NAPALM's "How-To" is extreemly helpful. If you have experience with brakes you can easily do this yourself, but if you dont, PLEASE DONT RISK YOUR SAFETY BY DOING THIS YOURSELF. (There are too many things you can mess up or forget)

Anyway, I found that our drum hubs are the same as disc hubs. The only problem I had when the install was done was that my passenger side rear rotor was grinding. I first thought it was the parking brake dragging. After taking everything back appart I found that a part of the mounting bracket was bent and rubbing on the inside of the rotor. I beat it back into place and now everything works fine.

I can imagine that this might be a common problem with doing this swap. Most of the parts for the swap are likely to be pulled off of a salvage car that has been sitting on the ground with no wheels on it. I know my dust shields were bent all to crap.

Parts from the donor car after being cleaned and painted.

Here is the inside shoe assembly with the drum removed. The Parking cable is loose. Dealing with the parking cable is the most frustrating and time consuiming part of the swap.

BTW I used my stock GS parking cables; you do have to loosen the cables quite a bit at the parking brake handle inside the car to get it all to go together.

Here it is all put together.

Front Powerslots

Alot of people have said that they get horrible squealing from their powershots/hawks, but I used alot of "Brake Parts Grease" from Autozone on the backside of the pads, and they have not squealed once in 200 miles.

I HIGHLY recommend this swap for ALL GS/RS owners.

blkkamikazegs · 12/11/2005, 09:24 AM

Looks great! Good job!

ShaneM · 12/11/2005, 10:04 AM

Doing my Evo Brembo (front) swap right now. Doing the rear conversion on Tuesday.

GSKNIGHT · 12/11/2005, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punker9474

Doing my Evo Brembo (front) swap right now. Doing the rear conversion on Tuesday.

Post up pics!!!

ShaneM · 12/11/2005, 10:25 AM

Definitely! If I have time today I'm gonna' hit the rear conversion. I'm just worried about hitting some snag that won't allow me to have the car rolling tomorrow. I've got a Dyno-tuning session scheduled in the morning.

blkkamikazegs · 12/11/2005, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punker9474

Definitely! If I have time today I'm gonna' hit the rear conversion. I'm just worried about hitting some snag that won't allow me to have the car rolling tomorrow. I've got a Dyno-tuning session scheduled in the morning.

The only thing you'll have to worry about on the rears is the dust shield (you'll have to remove it) and the stock Evo mounting bolts I received with mine were too long and contacted the rotor from the back, so I used the Eclipse bolts. You have to use the Evo mounting bolts on the fronts though.

05/14/2004, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alan Credit Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vegas Bitches Posts: 5,831	Drum to disc and dual front calipers I figured I would add this before the other site goes under. The link to the old site is http://www.eclipseforums.org/forum/s...0&pagenumber=1 So for the Rear Conversion you need: Rear GT calipers e-brake assembly Brake lines (should upgrade to SS lines) e-brake Cables Rear Backing plates Rear rotors Rear brake pads You can get most of those items off of www.DSMtrader.com from a 2G GS/RS not GSX. For the Front Dual Caliper you will need the calipers off of a 2000 GT and the GT rotors as well. When you order brake pads make sure you specify 2000 GT or you will get the wrong ones. You can also get these off a 2G GSX. They bolt right up to your existing backing plate. I also advise to upgrade to SS lines here too. I will be doing both conversions this summer and will take lots of pics and post them up. Feel free to add if I forgot anything. And please make this a sticky. Last edited by Alan; 05/15/2004 at 09:14 AM.

05/21/2004, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
balla4880 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: 37642 Vehicle: 00 3g rs-t Posts: 974	i have a 2000 eclipse rs and did the swap about last spring and the mounting brackets that were on my car were to small and i had to order the brackets for the gt also. I have both of my old brackets and will check later to see if they are the same. I also did the rear drum conversion and it went pretty smooth. Getting the emergency brake right was about the hardest thing and it was not even that hard. It cost 50$ for the emergency brake cables(from mitsu) and about 100$ for both calipers and e-brake assembly. I went ahead and put on ss brake lines all around and powerslot rotors all around. It was one of the best mods i have done. I suugest you buy ceramic brake pads also they are great and you dont have to clean your rims that often either. They produce alot less brake dust. Last edited by balla4880; 05/21/2004 at 11:43 AM.

06/10/2004, 06:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Iceberg put it on &amp;amp; go.... Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Maryland Vehicle: Phantom Black Pearl 01-3g Posts: 133	Evo, any luck w/ those pics? __________________ "I'm givin her all shes got captain."

06/10/2004, 06:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Iceberg put it on &amp;amp; go.... Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Maryland Vehicle: Phantom Black Pearl 01-3g Posts: 133	Alan, What was your price break down for the conversion? __________________ "I'm givin her all shes got captain."

07/11/2004, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
evo6011 i hate iraq! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 119	what is up hey guys, i got deployed to iraq so internet use is limited. when i get a chance ill try and hook up my laptop and post some pics of the install i did a few months ago on the brakes. i would post them on this pc but i cant seem to find a flash drive anywhere. ill keep you posted.......peace!!!!

05/18/2004, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
balla4880 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: 37642 Vehicle: 00 3g rs-t Posts: 974	The dual piston caliper requires the bracket that mounts it to the backing plate also. It won't fit on single piston caliper bracket.

05/19/2004, 06:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alan Credit Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vegas Bitches Posts: 5,831	Other members have said that the dual piston does in fact mount up with no modification. If I wasn't banned from the old site I could give you a link to a member who actually did the swap and said he only needed the calipers.

05/19/2004, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
evo6011 i hate iraq! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 119	i did the caliper duel caliper swap and i will post picutres this afternoon if you like.

05/19/2004, 06:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alan Credit Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vegas Bitches Posts: 5,831	Hey Evo post the pics up! Am I correct? You do not need to change the backing plate?

06/01/2004, 03:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
kwality Thats my boy! Join Date: May 2004 Location: a shit hole called Moses Lake, WA.....damn I miss SoCal Vehicle: 2003 eclipse gs Posts: 1,691	i cant see the invoice ne 1 kno how much it all costs?

06/05/2004, 11:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
balla4880 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: 37642 Vehicle: 00 3g rs-t Posts: 974	I did the whole swap for about 200$. That is not counting the power slot rotors, ceramic brake pads, and stainless brake lines all around.

06/08/2004, 01:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
kwality Thats my boy! Join Date: May 2004 Location: a shit hole called Moses Lake, WA.....damn I miss SoCal Vehicle: 2003 eclipse gs Posts: 1,691	thats it? i might do it alot sooner than i thought. thanx man. peace.

07/20/2004, 07:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
pearlsport Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 521	anyone have problems with the e-brake cables for the discs mating up to the e-brake stick assembly? it seems mine are like 2 inches too short or something

09/23/2004, 08:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
kwality Thats my boy! Join Date: May 2004 Location: a shit hole called Moses Lake, WA.....damn I miss SoCal Vehicle: 2003 eclipse gs Posts: 1,691	ne luck with those pix?

10/06/2004, 10:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
pearlsport Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 521	what do you want a pic of? i get my car back saturday and i've done both swaps __________________ 2AZ-FE Powered

11/23/2004, 08:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Voodoo347 Supercharge Me! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Vehicle: Silver 03 Eclipse GS Posts: 118	Some pics of wut the rear conversion looks like would be nice...... Also about how much the whole coversion costed you with slotted rotors. Thanks! __________________ If there's fluff on her muff then muff she's old enough!

11/23/2004, 09:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
NAPALM OMFG Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Vehicle: Cars Posts: 6,602	I wrote a HOW-TO in the garage on converting your drums to discs.

05/11/2005, 03:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
supergouki Mein Teil Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NC Vehicle: 3G :idea: Posts: 5,607	will parts off a 96 Talon non-turbo work? i've got a deal pending for $225 plus shipping. i just want to make sure the parts will work.

05/11/2005, 03:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
Alan Credit Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vegas Bitches Posts: 5,831	Should work, but I don't know for sure. I don't see why not though.

05/11/2005, 04:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
supergouki Mein Teil Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NC Vehicle: 3G :idea: Posts: 5,607	and just to clarify, these are the parts i'm getting: Backing plate Caliper mounting bracket and mounting bolts (2 bolts per side) Calipers with mounting pins (2 pins per side) Both discs (rotors) parking brake parts all for 225.00 that's all i need besides the pads and Stainless Steel Brake Line Kit (upgrade), right?

05/11/2005, 04:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
Alan Credit Guru Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vegas Bitches Posts: 5,831	Yes, and the rear pads should be the same ones on the GT's, that is what I used with no problems. And BTW the backing plate is also the mounting bracket.

05/20/2005, 11:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
supergouki Mein Teil Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NC Vehicle: 3G :idea: Posts: 5,607	well i just got my parts in. does it look like i got everything i asked for? i'm gonna clean them up and have a shop install them for me. tell me what you guys think.

05/20/2005, 11:54 AM	#25 (permalink)
NAPALM OMFG Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Vehicle: Cars Posts: 6,602	Yup thats everything. I recommended in my HOW-TO that you get the hub bearing and mounting bolts which you didnt get. Its not necessary I just recommend getting them in case you brake a bolt while installing or removing the hubs. Hopefully you dont break any. I broke 2 when I did mine. Get those rotors to a machine shop. They will make them look sexy. __________________ Restore The Republic - Home Page Of The Freedom Movement The Federal Reserve is Engineering the Economic Collapse "Something Big is Happening" - Ron Paul America - From Freedom To Fascism The Web of Debt

05/20/2005, 01:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
supergouki Mein Teil Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NC Vehicle: 3G :idea: Posts: 5,607	on second thought, that rust is pretty thick. maybe a machine shop is a better idea

05/20/2005, 06:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
Rich Waffle House &gt; * Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flow-rida Vehicle: '96 corvette Posts: 1,696	getting the rotors turned shouldn't cost much- for all four, probably around $50~$80. you'll just have to hope they are within specs. how much did you get those rotors and calipers for?

05/20/2005, 07:04 PM	#32 (permalink)
NAPALM OMFG Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Vehicle: Cars Posts: 6,602	$50 to get rotors turned? Dude someones been lieing to you. It cost me $30 last time and that was TOO much. Usually they will do it for $10 each. __________________ Restore The Republic - Home Page Of The Freedom Movement The Federal Reserve is Engineering the Economic Collapse "Something Big is Happening" - Ron Paul America - From Freedom To Fascism The Web of Debt

05/20/2005, 07:10 PM	#33 (permalink)
Rich Waffle House &gt; * Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flow-rida Vehicle: '96 corvette Posts: 1,696	that was for a few drums off F-350's....3 rear sets came out to $65.38 But back to the swap- good luck!

05/20/2005, 07:50 PM	#34 (permalink)
supergouki Mein Teil Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NC Vehicle: 3G :idea: Posts: 5,607	do you think i should give them the calipers too? i'm going to paint them red to match my fronts.

05/20/2005, 07:56 PM	#35 (permalink)
supergouki Mein Teil Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NC Vehicle: 3G :idea: Posts: 5,607	oh yeah, should i upgrade to the stainless steel brake lines? I'm going to order some rear pads and can get the brake lines too. although i should be saving money from here on out. what do you guys think?

05/21/2005, 12:47 AM	#36 (permalink)
Rich Waffle House &gt; * Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flow-rida Vehicle: '96 corvette Posts: 1,696	SS lines would be worthwhile.

05/21/2005, 01:59 AM	#37 (permalink)
NAPALM OMFG Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Vehicle: Cars Posts: 6,602	The SS lines will make a bigger difference in stopping performance than the disc conversion alone. Definately get them. __________________ Restore The Republic - Home Page Of The Freedom Movement The Federal Reserve is Engineering the Economic Collapse "Something Big is Happening" - Ron Paul America - From Freedom To Fascism The Web of Debt

05/21/2005, 07:53 AM	#39 (permalink)
Rich Waffle House &gt; * Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flow-rida Vehicle: '96 corvette Posts: 1,696	the SS braiding lets the rubber line only expand so far.

06/06/2005, 12:19 PM	#40 (permalink)
megacrazy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 442	Just finished my swap. It was easy. It took me 3 hours with a 30 minute break . The hardest part was actually fitting a torque wrench under the car to torque those 4 bolts that go through the knuckle. Also make sure you get a flare end wrench or whatever it's called. It's impossible to get the brake lines off without one. The hole in the back of the plate that the e-brake cables go through is too small. So you either trim the cap on the brake cables or the hole in the plate. I just took a dremel tool and enlarged the hole on the backing plate. You only need to take off very little. Took about 3 minutes per side. Getting the e-brake cable attached was very easy. I just used a flat head screwdriver to push it in there. I remember reading before that it was hard. I had no problems with that. Took me about 2 minutes That's pretty much it. I got stoptech brake lines and powerslot big brake rear rotors to go with my baer kit. The rotors are black. I also painted the calipers black. The rim center caps are off in the picture. Camera phone pic. If you can use a screwdriver and a wrench do this yourself and save lots of cash

07/28/2005, 04:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
supergouki Mein Teil Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NC Vehicle: 3G :idea: Posts: 5,607

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blkkamikazegs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oklahoma Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,440	Looks great!