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05-30-2015, 08:03 AM
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Location: Southbury,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA, 428, 4 speed Toploader, Jag rear, Red with White stripes
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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.
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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
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05-30-2015, 01:38 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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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
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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. |
05-31-2015, 07:03 AM
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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.
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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
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05-31-2015, 11:23 AM
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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
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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. |
05-31-2015, 02:00 PM
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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
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05-31-2015, 04:44 PM
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Dave - I would be interested in hearing your feed back after you install the SSBC brakes. Sounds like Doug is a fan. I might consider the upgrade too if it's a perceivable improvement.
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06-25-2015, 09:30 PM
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Dave - I would be interested in hearing your feed back after you install the SSBC brakes. Sounds like Doug is a fan. I might consider the upgrade too if it's a perceivable improvement.
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This will most probably end up as part of this winter projects.
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06-01-2015, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 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
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I will be checking it out. This Camaro SS brake line kit, I thought you went with braided?
Got any pics of the new Wilwood cans. The single reservoir that is on my car scares the crap out of me every time I look at it. To me it is not separate brake systems as I have read in the manual. All I know is if for example I spring a leak in the rear brake line line, I will lose my front brakes and my clutch because it is all sharing the same fluid. That will leave me stranded on the side on the road (no clutch or brakes), or smashed up! That is almost the same thins as the single master cylinder set up on my old 55 Chevy!
The separate cans would isolate each system for sure.
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06-01-2015, 05:55 PM
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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.
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LOL  , that is impossible!!!
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06-01-2015, 06:31 PM
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LOL , that is impossible!!! |
Well, I will say that the big brakes, and the outboard braked rear, make doing anything with the brakes pretty much a breeze. Yeah, I know a GM caliper up front is not much work anyway, but with the big brakes all you do is pull a cotter pin out and stick the pads in. You still have to remove the wheel, but that's about it. The rear is a larger difference. Even with the little trap door on the Jag based rear, you'll never make it easier than outboard brakes. |
06-01-2015, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Well, I will say that the big brakes, and the outboard braked rear, make doing anything with the brakes pretty much a breeze. Yeah, I know a GM caliper up front is not much work anyway, but with the big brakes all you do is pull a cotter pin out and stick the pads in. You still have to remove the wheel, but that's about it. The rear is a larger difference. Even with the little trap door on the Jag based rear, you'll never make it easier than outboard brakes.
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Can I be in your will...lol?
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