When did the rear disc brake come out on the Trans Am?
The rear disc brake option was offered as part of the WS6 Special Performance Package starting in 1979, which helped the stopping power even more. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, TRANS AM & FIREBIRD RESTORATION: 1970-1/2 – 1981. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link:
What was the 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo?
The ultimate Trans Am Turbo was the 1980 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replica. There were originally supposed to be 6,300 of these (eventually cut to 5,700). The Pace Car replicas were essentially Trans Ams with the turbo engine and every available Firebird option, including a T-top roof, air conditioning,…
How do you adjust the rear disc brakes?
It seems that the rear disks in these cars would be adjusted by applying the emergency brake. When you pull the emergency brake lever up, the lever turns this little device called an actuator screw. This little screw type device is also on a ratchet, so that pulling the e-brake up, turns the screw.
What should I do with my Trans Am brake caliper?
It may be necessary to have a drain pan underneath or at least a shop rag to catch the residual fluid. The brake caliper should pivot and lift off the mounting bracket. If it’s stubborn, wiggle the caliper off with a rocking motion.
The rear disc brake option was offered as part of the WS6 Special Performance Package starting in 1979, which helped the stopping power even more. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, TRANS AM & FIREBIRD RESTORATION: 1970-1/2 – 1981. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link:
Is there a way to adjust the disc brake?
An easy way to adjust your parking brake if it no longer stops your car from rolling away. I adjust my parking brake for my rear disc brake. My car would roll down a slight incline with the parking brake engaged. This is not good because I do not want the weight of the car on my manual transmission I want it on the parking brake.
It may be necessary to have a drain pan underneath or at least a shop rag to catch the residual fluid. The brake caliper should pivot and lift off the mounting bracket. If it’s stubborn, wiggle the caliper off with a rocking motion.