Where are the front disc brakes on a Nova?
Novas have drums at the rear so ask for front discs or you’ll confuse the kid at the counter! Reliant hubs are square so you’ll have to grind a 1/8″ or so off each corner so they’ll drop snugly into the back of the disc centre.
What kind of disc brake does a Camaro use?
The 1998-2003 Firebird and Camaro rear assembly uses a 5-inch x 118mm bolt pattern on a 12-inch rotor on a 1.4-inch C-clip axle. These can be retrofitted into all third-generation F-bodies, as well. Both the Explorer brake kit and the LS1 F-body kit are still available through original equipment manufacturers.
When did GM start using rear disc brakes?
GM had six different rear disc-brake caliper setups from the late 1970s to early 1980s. Most were for Cadillacs, but some were also used by Buick, Pontiac and Olds. 1977-1978 Seville rotors were 5 x 5 inches on an 11 3/16-inch rotor.
What kind of rear disc brake do I Need?
Ford small-bearing types were found on 1967-1979 cars with WER type axles or full-size cars from 1980-1994. The 8.8-inch axles were most commonly on the 1979-1992 Mustangs with four-lug wheels. It is very important, once you find your donor car, that you take as much off of it as you will need to complete the job.
Are there disc brakes for a rear axle?
If you have a rear axle with drum brakes that isn’t listed, be sure to check out our universal kit (listed last). Finally, if you have a dual rear wheel axle, you can find all our dually kits here.
When to replace rear axle assembly with backing?
If your rear axle assembly is leaking, clunking or making other strange noises, don’t bother with the hassle and expense of rebuilding when you can get the job done quicker and for less money with a Replace Replacement Rear Axle Assembly. It’s remanufactured with the highest quality parts!
How to change General Motors RWD rear axle bearings?
How to Change General Motors RWD Rear Axle Bearings 1. Park on a flat and level surface and leave the parking brake off. Block both the front and rear of one (or both)… 2. Shift the transmission into neutral. 3. Slide the drain pan under the differential. Remove the bolts securing the cover to
What’s the best way to disassemble an axle?
Use the correct-size deep-well socket or a shallow socket with an extension to reach in and loosen the four lock nuts nuts (a deep-well socket avoids the socket falling off the extension and having to fish the socket out from behind the axle flange). Notice that the brake hardware is in place.