Era brakes Upgrade

[marionp01]

My steering column is comming from triumph parts
As concern wilwood front brakes , could you give me a reference that could be compatible with less adaptation job as possible

Thanks

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by marionp01

As concern wilwood front brakes , could you give me a reference that could be compatible with less adaptation job as possible

OK, what you have on there now are, basically, GM Calipers that fit a 1975 Camaro. What you could try is checking out the Camaro forums and do an internet search for an upgrade that would just bolt on. Surely there are easy Camaro brake upgrades out there. Once you find something, run it by Bob P. just to make sure.

[davids2toys]

Originally Posted by patrickt

OK, what you have on there now are, basically, GM Calipers that fit a 1975 Camaro. What you could try is checking out the Camaro forums and do an internet search for an upgrade that would just bolt on. Surely there are easy Camaro brake upgrades out there. Once you find something, run it by Bob P. just to make sure.

Patrick,
I have car #698. I want to change pads all the way around. How can I tell which brakes I have up front? Are they the same Camaro brakes you are referring to here? As far as the rear pads are concerned, what Jag(year and series) pads do I look for?
Thanks...Dave

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by davids2toys

Patrick,
I have car #698. I want to change pads all the way around. How can I tell which brakes I have up front? Are they the same Camaro brakes you are referring to here? As far as the rear pads are concerned, what Jag(year and series) pads do I look for?
Thanks...Dave

If they don't look like mine, which are big ass four piston jobs, and have Sierra, JFZ, or Wilwood written on the side, then you have the Camaro brakes, which are half the size. The Jag rear ,which uses the XJ-6 differential, uses the Lucas/Girling GP97 pads.

[davids2toys]

Originally Posted by patrickt

If they don't look like mine, which are big ass four piston jobs, and have Sierra, JFZ, or Wilwood written on the side, then you have the Camaro brakes, which are half the size. The Jag rear ,which uses the XJ-6 differential, uses the Lucas/Girling GP97 pads.

No, I don't have your killer brakes...but I already knew that. I have the standard brakes. I need to know what year Camaro brakes so when I need parts or pads or upgrades, I know what to buy. In a past conversation with Peter, he said I was near a cutoff year and I may not have the Camaro brakes, but he was not sure. Is there a way to tell what year, or years of Camaro brakes that I have? Or even if I have Camaro brakes. What other types did ERA use for standard brakes on the front?
Thanks for the XJ-6 info, isn't there also series and year info that I need for part info? Would you know that?
Thanks

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by davids2toys

Is there a way to tell what year, or years of Camaro brakes that I have? Or even if I have Camaro brakes. What other types did ERA use for standard brakes on the front?
Thanks for the XJ-6 info, isn't there also series and year info that I need for part info? Would you know that?
Thanks

Unfortunately you have reached the limit of my knowledge of the ERA Camaro brakes and the ERA inboard Jag brakes (of which I have neither). FWIW, I don't recall reading about too much variation in the Camaro and Jag brakes setup though.

[Dangerous Doug]

I used the SSBC part as defined by Bob above. I used a Camaro SS brake line kit that matched the SSBC coverage on Summit. No bias issues, and no change to the master cylinder either. I'm very happy with this change, and the brakes feel quite safe and confident.

It's a good, cost-effective upgrade that is sufficient for the street. I also upgraded my reservoirs from the tin cans to a nice aluminum set from Wilwood, which looks nice.

Cheers,
DD

[davids2toys]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Unfortunately you have reached the limit of my knowledge of the ERA Camaro brakes and the ERA inboard Jag brakes (of which I have neither). FWIW, I don't recall reading about too much variation in the Camaro and Jag brakes setup though.

LOL, that is impossible!!!