This is an EXCELLENT thread. There are a couple other good threads as well. I have read and re-read them many times. I'm certainly not trying to knock any of them, but I do feel like a more complete parts/advice document is in order. Something that can be printed out for parts sourcing, if nothing else. I spent the last couple hours putting together the following document regarding this brake upgrade. There are still several question marks that I would like to fill in, so if anyone can supply the answers, that would be great. I'd especially like to hear from some of you who have performed this upgrade. Especially if I've got anything wrong here. I'd like to update this document and have it available for people wanting to undertake this project. (Even though its not car radio related, I may even find a place to 'hide' it on my website: www.ReplacementRadios.com )
I think this particular thread is the best 'build' thread I've seen, so I don't plan to go into the step by step build process but, rather, provide a more complete parts list, some brief highlights (and possible hang-ups), as well as some links to this thread and other sites of relative interest.
I've got this saved as a Word document if anyone wants it. (Yep. I can be pretty anal sometimes.) Here goes...
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First, keep in mind that I have not yet performed this swap, so I can't speak for the performance or safety results. In other words, just like me, you should be performing this upgrade at your own risk. This document is just a compilation of information found in various places regarding this project.
Estimated total cost = @ $800, assuming mostly new or rebuilt parts (Detailed below.)
Parts list:
New 1988-96 Corvette 12” rotors (front for front, rear for rear) Try eBay for variety.
New Fiero Store stainless steel brake lines
New 1967-80 Corvette master cylinder (Try Rock Auto for good prices.)
Qty 4: New 10mm x 1 banjo bolts (Most auto stores.)
1984–87 Corvette front calipers (O’Reilly's reman #s: 18-4183 & 18-4184)
1984–87 Corvette front brackets (GM discontinued. Part#? Try Arts Corvette for used.)
*1988–96 Corvette rear calipers for e-brake*. (O’Reilly's reman #s 18-4323 & 18-4324)
*1988–96 Corvette rear brackets (GM# 10112652. EYE12652 at Arts) for 88-96 caliper
Alternative for rear: 1984–87 Corvette rear calipers for no e-brake (Part #s ??)
Alternative for rear: 1984–87 Corvette rear brackets for 84-87 caliper (Part #s ??)
Adapters & concentric rings. See bubbajoe’s site for specs or Cheetah’s site to order.
Qty 10: Long wheel stud. Front (Rear optional) Dorman 610-323. Advance Auto 98501
Qty 8: 12M 1.75 x 30mm hex head cap screws for front. (Hardware/fastener store)
Qty 8: 12M 1.75 x 20mm hex head cap screws for rear. (Hardware/fastener store)
New brake tubing (diameter or length ??)
Hubs (Original 84-87 Fiero rotors with the ‘disc’ portion ‘turned’ off.)
New brake pads of your choice for the calipers you selected.
‘Special’ Tools needed:
tubing bender
flare tool
12M 1.75 tap
grinder
hex bit/socket for caliper pins (size?)
A 'real' jack
jackstands
‘Special’ Instructions/Notes:
Rear spindles will need drilled and tapped to 12M 1.75 (Front already 12M 1.75?)
Grind off small ‘ear’ on front edge of rear spindles.
Have Corvette rotors drilled for 5x100 bolt pattern
Custom bend and flare brake lines. (Re-use existing fittings.)
Make custom e-brake 'loop' if you use 88-96 rear calipers and want e-brake.
It’s probably a good idea to replace bearings and seals while you have everything apart.
High-temp paint recommended for calipers. (Tape off pistons first.)
Minimum wheel size is 16". (Although some 16s may have clearance problems.)
May not be compatible w/ custom tubular control arms.
For 1984 to 1987 Fieros only. (Base, SE or GT.)
Links:
Bubbajoe’s website = http://members.fortunecity.com/bubbajoexx/id215.htm
Art’s Corvette website = www.artscorvetteparts.com
Fiero Store website = www.fierostore.com
Rock Auto website = www.rockauto.com
Cheetah’s website = http://www.cheetahonline.com/j3030.html
Excellent ‘build’ thread = http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/063914.html
Informative Pennock’s thread = http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/061483.html
Great factory/OEM CD car radios = www.replacementradios.com (Couldn't resist 
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-Kevin
[This message has been edited by kru (edited 02-23-2006).]
