ls1 brakes

[cam98aro]

i know they used different brakes in the ls1's than the v6 (or at least thats what i heave heard) but are the back calipers the same?

[Archer]

Re: ls1 brakes

I think the calipers are different,
arnt they aluminum, v6 are steel?

But this is an interesting question, and I should of used the search tab...
to update the braking system, you need the LS1 spindles, rotors, calipers, I believe the hub bearings are the same...

Course the C5 calipers are going at a decent price on ebay right now, so slap on a bracket and roll with it.. lol

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 brakes

I think the calipers are different,
arnt they aluminum, v6 are steel?

But this is an interesting question, and I should of used the search tab...
to update the braking system, you need the LS1 spindles, rotors, calipers, I believe the hub bearings are the same...

Course the C5 calipers are going at a decent price on ebay right now, so slap on a bracket and roll with it.. lol

see, this is what is confusing me, i have read that they used better brakes because of the increased power, then i read this:

Q: Why is this brake setup called “LS1” brakes?
A: It is a lot easier to type LS1 instead of “98+ Camaro/Firebird”. In 1998 GM introduced the LS1 engine into the F-bodies that same year they also put bigger brakes and a few other goodies. I am just using LS1 as an easy way to identify the 12-inch, dual piston caliper brake setup on these cars. It is important to note that the "LS1" brakes also came on the V6 98+ Camaro / Firebirds also.

[cam98aro]

Re: ls1 brakes

ok, after doing some searching, i have come to the conclusion that ALL brakes on 98+ camaros are the exact same, whether it was a v6 or v8

can anyone confirm this?

[pace2006]

Re: ls1 brakes

ok, after doing some searching, i have come to the conclusion that ALL brakes on 98+ camaros are the exact same, whether it was a v6 or v8

can anyone confirm this?

Yep. From another thread:

OK, time to fix the BAD info! :spank:


ALL 93-97 V6 and V8 have the SAME front brakes - single piston.

ONLY the V8 and Y87 V6 have rear discs.

ALL 98-02 V8 and V6 have the same front and rear brakes - front 2-piston, rear single piston.

Read the Tech Database!

I have installed the 93-97 rear discs (replaced drums) and the 98+ front brakes on my Bird.


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[Archer]

Re: ls1 brakes

^Thanks bud, so to install the C5, i just need the brackets.. so the spindals are the same.. crazy..

[pace2006]

Re: ls1 brakes

^Thanks bud, so to install the C5, i just need the brackets.. so the spindals are the same.. crazy..

OEM C5 and some aftermarket brackets require cutting the spindles. But there also a few conversion brackets that don't require cutting.

[transamtom1]

Re: ls1 brakes

ok, after doing some searching, i have come to the conclusion that ALL brakes on 98+ camaros are the exact same, whether it was a v6 or v8

can anyone confirm this?

98+ Fcar are all the same on all 4 corners.

What an improvement over the 93-97 cars:bowdown: