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edpontiac91
03-31-2011, 04:26 PM
Just finished redoing the front brakes on the Formula. The Diamond Spoke wheels look really good, but hide about 95% of all the detail work that a nice 5 spoke wheel would let show.

The rotors are dimpled GT Rotors (brand), there is a chrome wheel bearing dust cover, Russell stainless steel brake lines and RED calipers. I know it's anal, but when you get bored, this is the kind of stuff you dig into! :mrgreen:
deadtrend1
03-31-2011, 04:57 PM
they look nice, next time go bigger though!
BigAls87Z28
03-31-2011, 06:14 PM
Werd, needs more rotor/caliper.
edpontiac91
03-31-2011, 06:25 PM
Werd, needs more rotor/caliper.

I know it needs MORE BRAKE, but these are the stock units. I would like to install a 1LE front setup, but money is a little tight right now.
Mike
03-31-2011, 07:00 PM
more brake, less capslock

looks good though
edpontiac91
03-31-2011, 08:39 PM
If anyone comes across a complete set of 1LE front brakes (calipers/ rotors/ pads/ backing plate/ spindels, drop me a PM. Thanks :nod:
HardcoreZ28
04-01-2011, 07:38 AM
Looks great Ed
Blacdout96
04-01-2011, 12:20 PM
If anyone comes across a complete set of 1LE front brakes (calipers/ rotors/ pads/ backing plate/ spindels, drop me a PM. Thanks :nod:

They don't come cheap, I tried. You're better off upgrading to LS1 brakes. Free floating rotors, parts are more common, can't beat it.
Fast92RS
04-02-2011, 08:57 PM
I vote for the LS1 setup as well but I dont think that set up will work with his stock crosslace wheels.
Got this from Bigbrakeupgrade.com

The LS1 brake kit will fit all stock style f-body 16" wheels, except for the TransAm/Firebird crosslace wheel. To use this wheel, minor clearancing or the use of a wheel spacer will be necessary.
Tru2Chevy
04-04-2011, 07:54 PM
Yup, the crosslaces require a spacer...not a very large one, but still. I had planned for an LS1 brake upgrade on my '87 at one point, but after I found that out, I ditched the idea.

- Justin
Kat
04-04-2011, 08:21 PM
Looks good as said tho needs bigger brakes.. (like the pic below)

and the spacer size is .1875 thick.. err 3/16th's Basically the size of the spacer on the rear brakes on some of the later year drum brake cars.
TAdan
04-08-2011, 01:49 PM
Looks great Ed.