Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod

Subject: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:18 pm

anyone know if the F-Body brake kit will work on a riviera? the 96's have 11" rotors and the 97+ have 12" IIRC. i just want to be able to stop better! i need new rear rotors b/c mine are getting thin and warped. do you think new Brembo rears will improve anything? (not drilled) or should i just get the cheap-o's at the local store?
i almost ran into a semi today b/c... well, i was racing some jetta that thought he was the $h!t. i was doing about 80 and WAY up in front of him, but i digress. so a semi pulls out blocking all 3 lanes and then realizes he can't make the turn so he stops there!!! quiet

slaming on brakes at 80mph is not very fun. i was able to stop in plenty of time and probably could have stood on them a little more, but i feel like the car could have stopped sooner and with less nose dive. the abs didnt really have to do much frown

but maybe thats just good tires?

can i just go to the junk yard and pull some aluminum 2 piston calipers off a f-body? would i need 12" rotors too?

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3.4, N*, 1.84RR, P&P blower and LIM, 3"DP, 4"WAI, plog, 6K HID, Eibach pro springs, KYB GR-2, Fbody 12" brakes,caddy STB & sway bar. Rear addco sway bar is next twisted

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:28 pm

http://www.regalgs.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23860&highlight=
http://www.regalgs.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22786&highlight=

happy

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2001 Bonneville SSEI.
Engine: ZZP 3.2 MPS, Intense S1X Cam, PDM Ported SC, LS1 TB, PRJ wires, SS autochrome headers, ZZP UD WP, DHP Powertuner, 3.29 Gears, DIY Shift kit,
Handling: GXP STB, ES endlinks, DTS Front brakes, GXP Rear brakes.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:30 pm

thank you

i guess i should have looked there first :roll: but at the same time we have to grow here wink

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3.4, N*, 1.84RR, P&P blower and LIM, 3"DP, 4"WAI, plog, 6K HID, Eibach pro springs, KYB GR-2, Fbody 12" brakes,caddy STB & sway bar. Rear addco sway bar is next twisted

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:25 pm

Are the sleeves necessary for our knuckles?

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'98 Riviera
It's coming...

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:12 am

and how about my rear rotor Q?

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3.4, N*, 1.84RR, P&P blower and LIM, 3"DP, 4"WAI, plog, 6K HID, Eibach pro springs, KYB GR-2, Fbody 12" brakes,caddy STB & sway bar. Rear addco sway bar is next twisted

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:54 pm

racinfan wrote:

Are the sleeves necessary for our knuckles?

I can't get ahold of rivman because his email is inactive and I don't think he's on regalgs anymore.

It would be nice to know what needs to be tapped to match what for the mounting hardware....or if it is indeed a direct bolt up.

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'98 Riviera
It's coming...

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Feb 15, 2007 9:57 pm

and are the brackes on the 96's attached to the knuckels? i cant even remember what they look like right now. i have some pics of front and rear stock setup but i didnt take any of the brackets frown

we should make a clear write up of the parts needed to do the upgrade, i wish i had the $$ right now to buy some LS1 calipers, rotors,pads, etc, etc....it all adds up!

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3.4, N*, 1.84RR, P&P blower and LIM, 3"DP, 4"WAI, plog, 6K HID, Eibach pro springs, KYB GR-2, Fbody 12" brakes,caddy STB & sway bar. Rear addco sway bar is next twisted

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:14 pm

You can probably get a hold of Rivman with AIM, screen name: robstccg

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:14 pm

AA wrote:

You can probably get a hold of Rivman with AIM, screen name: robstccg

Thanks, I left him a message.

The '97-'99 cars share the same knuckles/control arms so that's good. It looks like all the necessary hardware can be had for about $100 shipped but its worth it for the extra pot. (pun intended)

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'98 Riviera
It's coming...

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:49 pm

Mr.Riviera wrote:

and are the brackes on the 96's attached to the knuckels? i cant even remember what they look like right now. i have some pics of front and rear stock setup but i didnt take any of the brackets frown

we should make a clear write up of the parts needed to do the upgrade, i wish i had the $$ right now to buy some LS1 calipers, rotors,pads, etc, etc....it all adds up!

yes we have the brackets attached to the knuckle . I am doing this also but bot till the summer. Shame because I need brakes now and i was hoping they would last into the summer to do the whole swap. We need to get rivman2 over hear.

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2001 Bonneville SSEI.
Engine: ZZP 3.2 MPS, Intense S1X Cam, PDM Ported SC, LS1 TB, PRJ wires, SS autochrome headers, ZZP UD WP, DHP Powertuner, 3.29 Gears, DIY Shift kit,
Handling: GXP STB, ES endlinks, DTS Front brakes, GXP Rear brakes.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:56 pm

quote " we need to get rivman2 over here."
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NEWS TEAM ASSEMBLE!!!

ok i need some sleep now sleep

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3.4, N*, 1.84RR, P&P blower and LIM, 3"DP, 4"WAI, plog, 6K HID, Eibach pro springs, KYB GR-2, Fbody 12" brakes,caddy STB & sway bar. Rear addco sway bar is next twisted

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sat Feb 17, 2007 10:40 pm

Did anyone contact rivman2 if not I will PM him to see if he will join the darkside.

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2001 Bonneville SSEI.
Engine: ZZP 3.2 MPS, Intense S1X Cam, PDM Ported SC, LS1 TB, PRJ wires, SS autochrome headers, ZZP UD WP, DHP Powertuner, 3.29 Gears, DIY Shift kit,
Handling: GXP STB, ES endlinks, DTS Front brakes, GXP Rear brakes.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:18 pm

Not sure, but I thought he got rid of his Riv?

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:55 pm

dude is oldsman the "star wars dude" scaring anyone else??? whats up with all the star wars stuf ahhhahahha jk but seriously?

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1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors
Worthy quotes:

Rickw wrote:

What a dipshit, grow up.

deekster_caddy wrote:

LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess wink

he'd probably hit me

Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:12 pm

What do you fear the Force

actually I am more Star Trek then Star Wars

oh and I pmed rivman2

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2001 Bonneville SSEI.
Engine: ZZP 3.2 MPS, Intense S1X Cam, PDM Ported SC, LS1 TB, PRJ wires, SS autochrome headers, ZZP UD WP, DHP Powertuner, 3.29 Gears, DIY Shift kit,
Handling: GXP STB, ES endlinks, DTS Front brakes, GXP Rear brakes.