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  • 96 3.8L rear drum to disk help

    I am a new user and have searched the forum for an answer to the following question and have not found what I am looking for so I pose it as a new thread.
    I have a 1996 3.8L Camaro with ABS rear drum brakes and I am wondering about the feasibility of upgrading to rear disks?

    What are the parts that would have to be replaced if I just swapped in z28 axles?

    Would I have to change out the MC or Proportioning valve?

    If I go the axle route what do I need to look out for when picking them out? (no idea if there are different onese that would work with my rearend)

    If I happened to find a set of rear disk brakes without axles would there be any issues with mounting them on my current axles?

    Thanks.
    1996 Camaro 3.8L disk/drum, stock, daily driver, 150,000 miles and climbing.

  • #2
    Just a thought.....

    Unless you already have a limited slip rear, it mmight be more cost effective and less work to simply swap in a complete take off rear assembly with a posi and disk brakes from a Z28 or T/A, they were standard on those models. It's a direct swap with no need to change the hydraulics.

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    • #3
      what is the ball park price for a complete rear end in decent condition? are there any different ones to look out for? will the gearing change much between mine and the upgrade?
      1996 Camaro 3.8L disk/drum, stock, daily driver, 150,000 miles and climbing.

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      • #4
        Try searching www.car-part.com in your area for a rear end. Otherwise search the ads in all of the f body forums...
        Greg W. in West Michigan
        1992 Formula WS6-A/R Rims, Stock L05 swap, Former Abuse Victim
        1983 Z28-Parts car- *Sold*
        1984 Z28-305 HO Auto *Sold*
        1986 Camaro-V-6 5Spd *Sold*
        1984 Camaro-V-6 Auto *Sold*
        <Motor out

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