most cost effiective rear disk swap?

cincystepside00 · 01-02-2008, 02:14 PM

Hi all once again. I'm wanting to do the 4 wheel disk swap on my 00'dime but as i've been looking all the conversion kits are $$$$. Would it be possible just to get a blazer rear end and swap the rear ends out? thanks again all any additional info just ask i'll get it asap.

Bootylicious · 01-02-2008, 02:28 PM

from what i understand, you should just be able to swap it out with the blazer rear end...ive been looking into doing this also. curious to see what people who have done it have to say.

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SHROP · 01-02-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2Lo4aFatHoe

from what i understand, you should just be able to swap it out with the blazer rear end...ive been looking into doing this also. curious to see what people who have done it have to say.

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THEKING · 01-02-2008, 03:34 PM

ls1 camaro rear brakes.

Waynestowels · 01-02-2008, 06:33 PM

I tried to find out but had to find out for myself

A 54.5" rear end from a 2wd blazer will work, that is what I have in my s10 now...
3:42, limited slip, disk brakes, swap the whole thing for less than a kit...

Hope this helps...

Dr.pRymer · 01-02-2008, 06:39 PM

theres this too

http://www.daymotorsports.com/product/1762#

digbmx4130 · 01-02-2008, 06:53 PM

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f13/dr...how-to-167132/

Bad94 · 01-02-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer

theres this too

http://www.daymotorsports.com/product/1762#

Thats set up is JUNK.

Bad94 · 01-02-2008, 07:30 PM

I would do the Blazer or LS1.

I see ur in cincy, were about?

cincystepside00 · 01-02-2008, 07:39 PM

thanks for the replys all maybe i'll get into the thread suggested later on tonight.ok say i go with the blazer rear end would i still be able to have my ebrake and would i have to have new lines,master cyclinder....etc to have everything work properly? I'm in West Chester, where abouts do you call home on this single digit snowy night?

Dr.pRymer · 01-02-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad94

Thats set up is JUNK.

why do you say that? just asking because i was thinking about getting it

Bad94 · 01-02-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer

why do you say that? just asking because i was thinking about getting it

Just had a car in the shop with a set up like that, and we never got rear brakes, took that set up off and throw it away(yes i really throw it in the dumpster) and put a LS1 set up on it and car stops on a dime.

Dr.pRymer · 01-03-2008, 02:13 AM

how much is an LS1 set-up usually cost??

Bad94 · 01-03-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer

how much is an LS1 set-up usually cost??

Depends, i have seen them go from $50-$200

I have $75 in mine right now.

PSYKO_Inc · 01-03-2008, 10:30 AM

How big are the LS1 rear rotors and will they fit with 15" wheels? Also is there a way to keep the parking brake?

Bad94 · 01-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PSYKO_Inc

How big are the LS1 rear rotors and will they fit with 15" wheels? Also is there a way to keep the parking brake?

They fit in some 15" wheels.

And yes there is a way to keep the E brake(im working on a kit and there is another memeber that is working on a kit)

Dr.pRymer · 01-03-2008, 04:15 PM

you got a parts list for it?

♠ M®. ßlυε ♠ · 01-03-2008, 04:27 PM

I have a 97 z28 rear disc on mine.

Bad94 · 01-03-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer

you got a parts list for it?

Yea i will find all the part #'s for you.

Also watch Ebay.

cincystepside00 · 01-03-2008, 06:14 PM

the prices i'm seein for the ls1 kit is making me change my mind about the rearend swap, a parts list would be great too, will it affect my rim fitting? i have stock zq8s right now and gonna be getting a set of chromed 17"zq8 style from lmc trucks and don't really feel like blowing the money for new rims/tires come spring time then they don't fit

2002Chad · 01-03-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cincystepside00

the prices i'm seein for the ls1 kit is making me change my mind about the rearend swap, a parts list would be great too, will it affect my rim fitting? i have stock zq8s right now and gonna be getting a set of chromed 17"zq8 style from lmc trucks and don't really feel like blowing the money for new rims/tires come spring time then they don't fit

most fourth gen f-bodies come stock with 16" wheels. you won't have problems with 16" or bigger. just some clearance issues 15" wheels.

THEKING · 01-04-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2002Chad

most fourth gen f-bodies come stock with 16" wheels. you won't have problems with 16" or bigger. just some clearance issues 15" wheels.

Mine fit the stock 15" swirls

***DJDAudio*** · 01-04-2008, 01:35 PM

hmm I need to do this.

Dr.pRymer · 01-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DJDAudio

hmm I need to do this.

hmm i need a parts list to do this....hahaha

russell · 01-04-2008, 04:35 PM

are you swapping a camaro rear end whole or just the braking system?

greencactus3 · 01-04-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DJDAudio

hmm I need to do this.

i need you to take high quality pictures of this swap

Fate0N3 · 01-05-2008, 02:12 AM

I agree a parts list and maybe where to even go to pick some of the stuff up (off the internet) would be killer. I have been wanting to do this since I am doing an LT1 but haven't had any luck finding a blazer locally with rear disk. And the first kit linked looks good but I wasn't able to find info on the install or anything. I am interested in doing the LS1 rear swap seems a better route then installing a whole new rear end. Thanks man

***DJDAudio*** · 01-05-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by greencactus3

i need you to take high quality pictures of this swap

If I can get the parts I will do that!

and even make a How to!

Bad94 · 01-05-2008, 01:20 PM

Im working on the parts list, i have it about 50% done.

Also there is a complete set of ebay right now.

I know for a fact that brand new GM parts is way more then a used set on ebay or somewere else.

Dr.pRymer · 01-05-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad94

Im working on the parts list, i have it about 50% done.

Also there is a complete set of ebay right now.

I know for a fact that brand new GM parts is way more then a used set on ebay or somewere else.

link?

***98layinframe*** · 01-05-2008, 06:30 PM

the Camaro brake setup is nice, but if ya want to run a working e-brake cable u need a custom bracket made. So why not just run blazer rear brakes? It too has a 12" rotor just like the ls1 Camaro setup does, only the nice part is everything bolts right up to the S10. All ya need to order a set of rear brake cables from a 4x4 ZR2 s10 that will connect to your stock front cable and then connect right up to the blazer E brake setup.

I paid 100 bucks for my blazer rear brakes, so its not like there a very expensive setup.

Bad94 · 01-05-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 98layinframe

the Camaro brake setup is nice, but if ya want to run a working e-brake cable u need a custom bracket made. So why not just run blazer rear brakes? It too has a 12" rotor just like the ls1 Camaro setup does, only the nice part is everything bolts right up to the S10. All ya need to order a set of rear brake cables from a 4x4 ZR2 s10 that will connect to your stock front cable and then connect right up to the blazer E brake setup.

I paid 100 bucks for my blazer rear brakes, so its not like there a very expensive setup.

There not 12" there smaller. The only thing is the blazer brakes are harder to find cheap.

Here are a few ebay links

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29
I wont pay 250 shipped for the kit.

Yes the e-brake is the only down side, but im working a bracket and cables. Wont be long.

***98layinframe*** · 01-06-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad94

There not 12" there smaller. The only thing is the blazer brakes are harder to find cheap.

How do ya figure? I measured my rear blazer rotors and there exactly 12" in diameter, nearly identical in diameter to my front brakes from the camaro setup.

Bad94 · 01-06-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer

you got a parts list for it?

Well i got the list done.

I will be doing a How to: as soon as i get all my parts cleaned and painted.

LS1 Rear Brake Part Numbers:

Backing plates: 10444625 & 10444626
Rear Calipers: 12455127 & (Right) 12455127
Caliper Abutment: 12456459 (need 2)
Flex Hose and Banjo bolt: 22163484 (need 2)
Caliper slide pins: 12530697 (need 4)
Brakepad hardward kit and pads and rotors.

Those are the big parts, but when i do a how to, you will see everystep.

cincystepside00 · 01-06-2008, 05:33 PM

hey thanks a lot, now for the depressing part...spending the money

Dr.pRymer · 01-06-2008, 05:54 PM

thanks man.

i hope i can find this stuff cheap

Bad94 · 01-06-2008, 06:32 PM

ebay

Those calipers are over in 4 hours, thats a good price for those.

01-02-2008, 02:14 PM	#1
cincystepside00 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Cincinatti User is: OffLine	most cost effiective rear disk swap? Hi all once again. I'm wanting to do the 4 wheel disk swap on my 00'dime but as i've been looking all the conversion kits are $$$$. Would it be possible just to get a blazer rear end and swap the rear ends out? thanks again all any additional info just ask i'll get it asap.
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SHROP Back in CALI Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,992 Location: Hollister CA User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by 2Lo4aFatHoe from what i understand, you should just be able to swap it out with the blazer rear end...ive been looking into doing this also. curious to see what people who have done it have to say. :subscribes:
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Waynestowels Registered User Age: 47 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 806 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? I tried to find out but had to find out for myself A 54.5" rear end from a 2wd blazer will work, that is what I have in my s10 now... 3:42, limited slip, disk brakes, swap the whole thing for less than a kit... Hope this helps...
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Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer theres this too http://www.daymotorsports.com/product/1762# Thats set up is JUNK.
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cincystepside00 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Cincinatti User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? thanks for the replys all maybe i'll get into the thread suggested later on tonight.ok say i go with the blazer rear end would i still be able to have my ebrake and would i have to have new lines,master cyclinder....etc to have everything work properly? I'm in West Chester, where abouts do you call home on this single digit snowy night? Last edited by cincystepside00 : 01-02-2008 at 07:42 PM.
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Dr.pRymer Proud Of My Zuki Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,475 Location: Latrobe PA User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by Bad94 Thats set up is JUNK. why do you say that? just asking because i was thinking about getting it
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Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer why do you say that? just asking because i was thinking about getting it Just had a car in the shop with a set up like that, and we never got rear brakes, took that set up off and throw it away(yes i really throw it in the dumpster) and put a LS1 set up on it and car stops on a dime.
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Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer how much is an LS1 set-up usually cost?? Depends, i have seen them go from $50-$200 I have $75 in mine right now.
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Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by PSYKO_Inc How big are the LS1 rear rotors and will they fit with 15" wheels? Also is there a way to keep the parking brake? They fit in some 15" wheels. And yes there is a way to keep the E brake(im working on a kit and there is another memeber that is working on a kit)
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Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer you got a parts list for it? Yea i will find all the part #'s for you. Also watch Ebay.
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cincystepside00 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Cincinatti User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? the prices i'm seein for the ls1 kit is making me change my mind about the rearend swap, a parts list would be great too, will it affect my rim fitting? i have stock zq8s right now and gonna be getting a set of chromed 17"zq8 style from lmc trucks and don't really feel like blowing the money for new rims/tires come spring time then they don't fit
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2002Chad Stock Age: 30 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Dallas, Tx User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by cincystepside00 the prices i'm seein for the ls1 kit is making me change my mind about the rearend swap, a parts list would be great too, will it affect my rim fitting? i have stock zq8s right now and gonna be getting a set of chromed 17"zq8 style from lmc trucks and don't really feel like blowing the money for new rims/tires come spring time then they don't fit most fourth gen f-bodies come stock with 16" wheels. you won't have problems with 16" or bigger. just some clearance issues 15" wheels.
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01-04-2008, 01:02 PM	#22
THEKING More Go then Show Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,176 Location: Scottsdale, AZ User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by 2002Chad most fourth gen f-bodies come stock with 16" wheels. you won't have problems with 16" or bigger. just some clearance issues 15" wheels. Mine fit the stock 15" swirls
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Dr.pRymer Proud Of My Zuki Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,475 Location: Latrobe PA User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by DJDAudio hmm I need to do this. hmm i need a parts list to do this....hahaha
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Fate0N3 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 107 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? I agree a parts list and maybe where to even go to pick some of the stuff up (off the internet) would be killer. I have been wanting to do this since I am doing an LT1 but haven't had any luck finding a blazer locally with rear disk. And the first kit linked looks good but I wasn't able to find info on the install or anything. I am interested in doing the LS1 rear swap seems a better route then installing a whole new rear end. Thanks man
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Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Im working on the parts list, i have it about 50% done. Also there is a complete set of ebay right now. I know for a fact that brand new GM parts is way more then a used set on ebay or somewere else.
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Dr.pRymer Proud Of My Zuki Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,475 Location: Latrobe PA User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by Bad94 Im working on the parts list, i have it about 50% done. Also there is a complete set of ebay right now. I know for a fact that brand new GM parts is way more then a used set on ebay or somewere else. link?
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01-05-2008, 08:01 PM	#32
Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by 98layinframe the Camaro brake setup is nice, but if ya want to run a working e-brake cable u need a custom bracket made. So why not just run blazer rear brakes? It too has a 12" rotor just like the ls1 Camaro setup does, only the nice part is everything bolts right up to the S10. All ya need to order a set of rear brake cables from a 4x4 ZR2 s10 that will connect to your stock front cable and then connect right up to the blazer E brake setup. I paid 100 bucks for my blazer rear brakes, so its not like there a very expensive setup. There not 12" there smaller. The only thing is the blazer brakes are harder to find cheap. Here are a few ebay links http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29 I wont pay 250 shipped for the kit. Yes the e-brake is the only down side, but im working a bracket and cables. Wont be long.
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01-06-2008, 05:09 PM	#34
Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? Quote: Originally Posted by Dr.pRymer you got a parts list for it? Well i got the list done. I will be doing a How to: as soon as i get all my parts cleaned and painted. LS1 Rear Brake Part Numbers: Backing plates: 10444625 & 10444626 Rear Calipers: 12455127 & (Right) 12455127 Caliper Abutment: 12456459 (need 2) Flex Hose and Banjo bolt: 22163484 (need 2) Caliper slide pins: 12530697 (need 4) Brakepad hardward kit and pads and rotors. Those are the big parts, but when i do a how to, you will see everystep.
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01-06-2008, 05:33 PM	#35
cincystepside00 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Cincinatti User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? hey thanks a lot, now for the depressing part...spending the money
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01-06-2008, 06:32 PM	#37
Bad94 Static> Bags Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,588 Location: Cincy User is: OffLine	Re: most cost effiective rear disk swap? ebay Those calipers are over in 4 hours, thats a good price for those.
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