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jstricker
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SEP 27, 12:35 AM
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I ran into this exact same problem as well. Sluppy123 made my brackets for me and made them perfectly to Bubbajo's specs. I then had to make new rings because of the way my discs were machined (NOT because Brian made them wrong). John Stricker
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Yes, the rotors used here had a larger chamfer in them. Some rotors have a short chamfer in which his rings will work. The ebay ones used here, had too much material cut from the backside for the ones in bubba's drawings to work. They were remade twice as thick, and fit perfect with the rotors..
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1986GTV8
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SEP 27, 11:28 AM
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So we should have the "rings" made after the purchase of our rotors as a one off, correct? Can I use 1985 Corvette rear calipers if I do not want the E-Brake? I have access to a 85 Vette at the local junk yard.  THANKS for all of your help! I am starting on this set-up this weekend.... John
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Jncomutt
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SEP 27, 01:19 PM
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I don't see why you couldn't use the 85 calipers. The 85 caliper mounting brackets will work either way however.
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1986GTV8
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SEP 27, 03:49 PM
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Yeah Baby!! Going to my recycle yard this Sat...... I'll get all of the components but the rotors. Should I get the Banjo fitting also, or is it a diffrent thread? JB
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Jncomutt
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SEP 27, 06:26 PM
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You need the banjo bolt specific to the caliper. The Fiero Banjo bolts won't work on the Corvette caliper. The correct thread for the banjo is listed on the previous page should you decide to purchase new ones.
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1986GTV8
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SEP 27, 08:30 PM
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Thanks Jncomutt. Was just thinking while I was stripping the 1985 Vette I should get all that I can to keep cost down. Bummer that the Banjo fittings for those calipers won't work... John
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1986GTV8
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OCT 05, 09:28 PM
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Got my parts from the 1985 Vette, all calipers & brackets for 171.00 Thanks for the great info. Just want to keep this near the "top" for otheres. PS: I found a compnay who will drill the 12" rotors for the 5X100 bolt pattern while being made.
So you will not have 10 holes in your rotor.
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1986GTV8
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OCT 14, 10:42 AM
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Here is the E-Bay site for those who want to get the rotors that I did is here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy-Corvette-84-87-Front-Drill-Slot-Rotors-FREE-S-H_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33564QQitemZ8005669454QQrdZ1 CALL THEM BEFORE ordering/paying for these so you can get them drilled before shipping. Free shipping, silver zinc plating included. "Zinc Plating: Black or Gold add $30 more, Silver is FREE" Stop With Us!
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1986GTV8
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OCT 18, 10:13 PM
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LATEST info on my suggestion for rotors........... I have found a possible concern with the rotors. There is a large chamfer/counter bore on the back side which MAY present a problem. It looks as though there is enough "meat" to drill into with out going into the thiner part of the rotor. My rotor is at the machine shop now,but will not be ready for anothe two weeks as they are still behind on their machining. Wish I had a pic of others rotors to compare to. It looks as though there is aboout a 8th inch or so before the drilling of the 5X100 bolt pattern to clear the chamfer/counter bore. How much space have others found for their spacing??? John
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TooManyFieros
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OCT 20, 12:04 PM
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Jncomutt
Nice black GT. Where did that come from????Jim G
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