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03-31-2011, 04:26 PM
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Front Disc Brake details on the FORMULA
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! 
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SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
Last edited by edpontiac91; 03-31-2011 at 08:40 PM.
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03-31-2011, 04:57 PM
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they look nice, next time go bigger though!
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03-31-2011, 06:14 PM
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Werd, needs more rotor/caliper.
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03-31-2011, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
Werd, needs more rotor/caliper.
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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.
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1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph
1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1 of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!
SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
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03-31-2011, 07:00 PM
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more brake, less capslock
looks good though
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03-31-2011, 08:39 PM
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If anyone comes across a complete set of 1LE front brakes (calipers/ rotors/ pads/ backing plate/ spindels, drop me a PM. Thanks 
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1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph
1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1 of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!
SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
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04-01-2011, 07:38 AM
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Looks great Ed
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04-01-2011, 12:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edpontiac91
If anyone comes across a complete set of 1LE front brakes (calipers/ rotors/ pads/ backing plate/ spindels, drop me a PM. Thanks |
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.
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Uh yeah, after they surprized buttsecks us at Pearl Harbor?
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04-02-2011, 08:57 PM
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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.
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04-04-2011, 07:54 PM
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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
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04-04-2011, 08:21 PM
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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.
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04-08-2011, 01:49 PM
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Looks great Ed.
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