Any info on using dual piston calipers from an S-10 Xtreme? What if you swap in from the spindles out?
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Out spindles are the same, only need hubs. With those hubs, you can use the s-10 rotors/caliper, F-body rotor/caliper, or the C5 rotor/caliper (need bigger wheels as you go to the bigger brakes).
My biggest problem was I couldn't find the hubs for less than $250, then figure in what the rotors/calipers cost, just couldn't pop for it, but I wanted 13" rotors up front and 12's in the back (98-02 f-body).
My biggest problem was I couldn't find the hubs for less than $250, then figure in what the rotors/calipers cost, just couldn't pop for it, but I wanted 13" rotors up front and 12's in the back (98-02 f-body).
So it sounds like you wouldn't need to change the A-arms? I've found a set from the spindle out in good shape for a good price and just wanted to make sure I wouldn't have to pop for to much more if I pull the trigger.
Other thing, I plan on using these with the UMI manual brake kit, will that be enough fluid volume needed for the dual piston calipers up front?
I have also thought about going with the Xtreme dual piston calipers and sealed hub spindles, etc...Just that mod alone would be a vast improvement in braking. I'm not saying they're not cheap even used, but compare it to a SSBC system, or even a Wilwood set up. It would be a bargain..and a good bang for the buck..
I was told that it's a virtual bolt on item. Although I don't know all the specifics like will the balljoints fit the spindles, or do you have to change out to S-10 type...probably not.
Jack
I was told that it's a virtual bolt on item. Although I don't know all the specifics like will the balljoints fit the spindles, or do you have to change out to S-10 type...probably not.
Jack
Thanks, I think I'll get them even though I can't find alot of details on the web regarding the swap. I'll post the results if any
The first link has ton of info.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171079
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187062
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186861
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171079
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187062
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186861
i just called my junk yard guy one of them cores out all the calipers but rotor (not gaurenteed) to spindle 125 a side. thats not bad at all
the other should have calipers on them but he is out
the sport package zq8 is what to look for
hubs part number 513200 bca from oreileys is $185
hope this helps
the other should have calipers on them but he is out
the sport package zq8 is what to look for
hubs part number 513200 bca from oreileys is $185
hope this helps
Thanks for the info guys!
The more I read about about it, the more appealing it sounds, and the more I want to go that route...
Jack 8)
The more I read about about it, the more appealing it sounds, and the more I want to go that route...
Jack 8)
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