| Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod | |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 40 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18327 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:37 pm | |
| Very cool! Nice work on the paint, looks clean. _________________ '98 SC Riviera 281k miles 298 HP/370 TQ 0-60: 5.79s ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 4087 lb 20.1 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley AL104 plugs 180Ί t-stat FWI w/K&N 1.9:1 rockers OR pushrods LS6 valve springs SLP headers ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts MaxAir shocks Addco sway bars UMI bushings GM STB Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus SS lines Brembo slotted discs DHP tuned Aeroforce Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO 85k miles 0-60: 4.8s 16.9 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 116k miles 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica 152k miles 0-60: yes Because free |
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palermocorey90 Expert

Name : Corey Age : 27 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
 | Subject: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:38 pm | |
| im buying Cody's(turtleman) rims 19" konig imagine's , with the bigger size i dont want to risk my braking .what is the F-body brake mod . just bigger rotors and F-body calipers or what |
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Buickman104 Enthusiast
Age : 32 Location : New York City Joined : 2007-11-29 Post Count : 156 Merit : 0
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:03 pm | |
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palermocorey90 Expert

Name : Corey Age : 27 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:46 am | |
| wont it be easier to go to a junk/scrap yard and get a set of F-body calipers and then order a set of 12" rotors |
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ewolfe0050 Aficionado

Name : Eric Location : Indianapolis, IN Joined : 2007-07-31 Post Count : 1159 Merit : 27
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:32 am | |
| That's what I did but I also have a '97. You will need the '97+ spindle to do this. It shouldn't be that difficult. I think after locating the spindle you need to machine the holes to fit the ball joints it think. There's some trhead on how to do it somewhere here... |
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palermocorey90 Expert

Name : Corey Age : 27 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:35 am | |
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T Riley Guru

Name : Travis Age : 28 Location : Your wife's box Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5126 Merit : 9
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:41 am | |
| I would be interested in finding that Write up too.......... i think i might do that mod...... |
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palermocorey90 Expert

Name : Corey Age : 27 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:48 am | |
| so could i get a list im going to the bone yard in the morning(well non cuz im sleeping in) |
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Mr.Riviera Expert

Name : Matthew Age : 31 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4392 Merit : 101
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:14 pm | |
| 97+ riviera spindle (lower knuckle) f-body caliper f-body caliper bracket and hardware 12" rotors pads for a f-body posible longer brake lines that should be all, but then again i havent done this so i cant say for sure. rivman did this on his 95 and he is the one who did the write up. i dont know where it is (either it has been moved to this site or it is still on regalgs.org i also think rivmans cardomain site had some pics of the mod  _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black -daily  |
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palermocorey90 Expert

Name : Corey Age : 27 Location : Rome NY Joined : 2007-10-03 Post Count : 2968 Merit : -24
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:16 pm | |
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ewolfe0050 Aficionado

Name : Eric Location : Indianapolis, IN Joined : 2007-07-31 Post Count : 1159 Merit : 27
 | Subject: test Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:37 pm | |
| from: http://rivperformance.editboard.com/suspension-handling-f6/grinding-noise-but-good-brake-pads-t2748.htm- Quote :
- Jack the R: I wanted to do the F-body brake mod, but the more I think about it, I'd rather keep this car stealthy, and the f-body brake mod would require bigger rims. So I may do what he suggested after all, or go with the Hawk brake pads and Summit cross-drilled/slotted rotors.
F-body brake mod won't cause you to get a larger rim. The difference is that they are dual pot and aluminum. They might cover a little more rotor but they don't stick out or up any further. but the more I think about it, I'd rather keep this car stealthyThe cross drilled/vented rotors will draw more attention than the LS1 calipers. |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 40 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18327 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:58 pm | |
| So the F-body brakes can be fit with 16" OEM chromes? _________________ '98 SC Riviera 281k miles 298 HP/370 TQ 0-60: 5.79s ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 4087 lb 20.1 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley AL104 plugs 180Ί t-stat FWI w/K&N 1.9:1 rockers OR pushrods LS6 valve springs SLP headers ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts MaxAir shocks Addco sway bars UMI bushings GM STB Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus SS lines Brembo slotted discs DHP tuned Aeroforce Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO 85k miles 0-60: 4.8s 16.9 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 116k miles 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica 152k miles 0-60: yes Because free |
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ewolfe0050 Aficionado

Name : Eric Location : Indianapolis, IN Joined : 2007-07-31 Post Count : 1159 Merit : 27
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:05 pm | |
| AA,
Don't hold me to it but, yes, I think they will clear the stock wheels. they have fins but I would doubt they add more than 1/4" to the diameter. If anyone is near by me, I would be happy to see if stock would fit. |
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Kustom Kreationz Amateur

Name : Buck Location : Swainsboro, GA Joined : 2008-03-12 Post Count : 25 Merit : 0
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Mar 27, 2008 8:25 pm | |
| - Mr.Riviera wrote:
- 97+ riviera spindle (lower knuckle)
f-body caliper f-body caliper bracket and hardware 12" rotors pads for a f-body posible longer brake lines that should be all, but then again i havent done this so i cant say for sure. rivman did this on his 95 and he is the one who did the write up. i dont know where it is (either it has been moved to this site or it is still on regalgs.org i also think rivmans cardomain site had some pics of the mod 
OK. I am very interested in doing this mod. But what kind of rotors do I get? F-body rotors? |
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Jack the R Guru

Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 6324 Merit : 83
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:34 pm | |
| - ewolfe0050 wrote:
- F-body brake mod won't cause you to get a larger rim. The difference is that they are dual pot and aluminum. They might cover a little more rotor but they don't stick out or up any further.
Did you stay with an 11" rotor? I didn't know that was an option. - ewolfe0050 wrote:
but the more I think about it, I'd rather keep this car stealthy
The cross drilled/vented rotors will draw more attention than the LS1 calipers.
Ah, I'm only worried about drawing extra police attention while speeding. I'm not worried about guys wanting to race me, since I won't do street racing. |
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albertj Guru

Name : Location : Finger Lakes of New York State Joined : 2007-05-31 Post Count : 6868 Merit : 131
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:20 am | |
| I have a '98 with the 12" (nominal) rotors.
Can I just put F-body calipers/brackets on the fronts? No other changes (like a proportioning valve or some such)? and they'll work right?
Please advise, thanks.
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ewolfe0050 Aficionado

Name : Eric Location : Indianapolis, IN Joined : 2007-07-31 Post Count : 1159 Merit : 27
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:54 am | |
| Albertj, It's as was as easy as that. You need the front calipers from the LSI (I think my are from a 2000) and the brackets. You should be able to find brackets from the junk yard 20-40$ just make sure the floating pins float. I bought reman calipers from the local parts store so I wouldn't have to screw with rebuilding them myself. You will need a small spacer which is addressed in this writeup... At the end, I detached my brake line mounting bracket from the strut and zip tied it out of the way until my slightly longer SS brake lines were built. I don't see why you couldn't permantly use the ziptie... http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.asp?m=2434239&p=1&tmode=1&smode=1VERY EASY MOD TO DO! Note from Admin: DO NOT USE THE BUSHING SPACER SLEEVES AS SHOWN IN THE CLUBGP WRITE-UP. THESE HAVE SHOWN TO WEAR AND CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE CALIPER. SOLUTION - HAVE YOUR F-BODY BRACKETS DRILLED AND TAPPED TO ACCEPT THE OEM BUICK CALIPER BOLTS.If you can't cut and paste the link go to www.clubgp.com and look in their forum about F1 brake mod. Dosen't matter whether you order for a '97 or up Riv or F-Body. Same rotors. |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 40 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18327 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:50 pm | |
| Wow, that ClubGP write-up was the shiz-nit. I'm going to do this sometime this year. Guess we'll find out for sure if they clear the 16" chromes. I was just at AutoZone. They have Fenco remanufactured calipers for 2000 Z28 for $40.99 per side + 40.00 core. I don't think they would accept my calipers for a core, or else I might've gotten them. Also, W-body store has these PBR calipers as part of a kit for $290. Anyone know if this kit includes the correct brackets and hardware? Looks like it should work:  _________________ '98 SC Riviera 281k miles 298 HP/370 TQ 0-60: 5.79s ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 4087 lb 20.1 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley AL104 plugs 180Ί t-stat FWI w/K&N 1.9:1 rockers OR pushrods LS6 valve springs SLP headers ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts MaxAir shocks Addco sway bars UMI bushings GM STB Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus SS lines Brembo slotted discs DHP tuned Aeroforce Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO 85k miles 0-60: 4.8s 16.9 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 116k miles 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica 152k miles 0-60: yes Because free |
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T Riley Guru

Name : Travis Age : 28 Location : Your wife's box Joined : 2007-02-08 Post Count : 5126 Merit : 9
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:52 pm | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert

Name : Matthew Age : 31 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4392 Merit : 101
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:20 pm | |
| they also have a kit for $20. then you supply the pads, calipers and brackets. great deal if you find a f-body in the bone yard.
btw their site says it comes with caliper brackets and everything you would need for a w-body. not sure what differs on the g-body front brakes... _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black -daily  |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 40 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18327 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:18 pm | |
| _________________ '98 SC Riviera 281k miles 298 HP/370 TQ 0-60: 5.79s ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 4087 lb 20.1 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley AL104 plugs 180Ί t-stat FWI w/K&N 1.9:1 rockers OR pushrods LS6 valve springs SLP headers ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts MaxAir shocks Addco sway bars UMI bushings GM STB Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus SS lines Brembo slotted discs DHP tuned Aeroforce Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO 85k miles 0-60: 4.8s 16.9 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 116k miles 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica 152k miles 0-60: yes Because free |
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ewolfe0050 Aficionado

Name : Eric Location : Indianapolis, IN Joined : 2007-07-31 Post Count : 1159 Merit : 27
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:45 pm | |
| You will need to get the sleaves that fit inside the caliper bolt holes or else you will need to tap them so the new Fbody caliper bolts will fit. Looks good! I'm curious if you will feel better about the Hawk brakes with this setup. Didn't you have problems with them before?
Note from Admin: DO NOT USE THE BUSHING SPACER SLEEVES AS SHOWN IN THE CLUBGP WRITE-UP. THESE HAVE SHOWN TO WEAR AND CAUSE LOOSENING OF THE CALIPER. SOLUTION - HAVE YOUR F-BODY BRACKETS DRILLED AND TAPPED TO ACCEPT THE OEM BUICK CALIPER BOLTS. |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 40 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18327 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:31 am | |
| I used Hawk ceramics before. I'm hoping the HPS composite material will work better. I never disliked the Hawk's performance, but I thought they should've lasted longer than they did.
Might as well paint them, too. I'm thinking black, silver, or gold. _________________ '98 SC Riviera 281k miles 298 HP/370 TQ 0-60: 5.79s ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 4087 lb 20.1 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley AL104 plugs 180Ί t-stat FWI w/K&N 1.9:1 rockers OR pushrods LS6 valve springs SLP headers ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts MaxAir shocks Addco sway bars UMI bushings GM STB Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus SS lines Brembo slotted discs DHP tuned Aeroforce Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO 85k miles 0-60: 4.8s 16.9 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 116k miles 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica 152k miles 0-60: yes Because free |
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oldsman105 Junkie

Name : Enrique Patino Age : 32 Location : Queens, New York City Joined : 2007-01-24 Post Count : 756 Merit : 9
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:34 am | |
| Black or silver.
I disagree with gold. |
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AA Administrator

Name : Aaron Age : 40 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18327 Merit : 240
 | Subject: Re: Write-Up: F-Body Brake Mod Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:50 am | |
| Thanks. Yeah, black is great because it won't show dirt, but silver is good for being easier to clean. Hmm. _________________ '98 SC Riviera 281k miles 298 HP/370 TQ 0-60: 5.79s ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 4087 lb 20.1 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley AL104 plugs 180Ί t-stat FWI w/K&N 1.9:1 rockers OR pushrods LS6 valve springs SLP headers ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts MaxAir shocks Addco sway bars UMI bushings GM STB Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus SS lines Brembo slotted discs DHP tuned Aeroforce Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '05 GTO 85k miles 0-60: 4.8s 16.9 avg MPG Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26 Because fun'70 Olds Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 116k miles 455 Rocket V8 Because cool'95 Celica 152k miles 0-60: yes Because free |
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