what parts are needed to do a reasonably priced Brake upgrade on a 1986 GT, both front and rear. No Emergency brake needed. Thanks

quote Originally posted by Lou6t4gto: No Emergency brake needed. Thanks

You mean no emergency brake whatsoever or do you have a plan "B" to get the vehicle to stop should the upgraded brakes malfunction?
I was recently in a situation when the rear brake line on my Jeep rotted out due to road salt. I was on the turnpike at legal speed of 70 mph. Shortly after getting off that highway my rear brakes failed in the city of Philadelphia. Brake pedal went nearly to the floor and I had to use the emergency brake to prevent a bad situation. That situation could of been the death of some school children or just as frightening if it happened at 70 mph. I nursed my way home using the emergency brake & what little front brakes I had remaining.

Another situation was with my 4 speed Fiero. A front caliper locked up while traveling and car was pulling to the right. I pried the pad away from the rotor using a lug-handle wrench and used the emergency brake along with downshifting to get home safely.

The element of surprise can be breath-taking in itself and then realize you have no backup brake system in place..... all within a few seconds.

Sorry for the rambling on, so for a brake upgrade I'd suggest doing a search on the this forum. Many have done them and you can pick and choose what you feel would work for you.

Spoon

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As for low cost parts, I found the cost of the brake upgrade using new parts from Rockauto quite reasonable. Certainly less than $100/Axle. Much cheaper than re-doing the Fiero brakes. I second the opinion about the emergency brake. I had a brake hose go out on my el Camino. Should have had rear brakes though, but pedal still went to the floor. Combo Valve was probably so corroded with age that it didn't perform.

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I've been trying to figure out how to do LeBaron rotors with GM calipers without running the rear calipers upside down to keep the Ebrake. I have brackets already.

I Never ever use the EB (automatic), but it Would be "nice" to have one. (It is located in a Terrible place to begin with.) should have been a "foot pedal". (maybe I'll look into that)
I put in a beautiful set of Tiberon SEATS, and there is no" room" with the EB Handle at that location. $100 per wheel is a bit "much" (seeing as it already Has New "everything" on there).