96 SS 1424

I was thinking about upgrading to zo6 red calipers all around. I've read to do this I have to upgrade to the ls1 rear brake setup. What I was wondering if I have to pull the axles to do this upgrade?

wrd1972

I have read that LS1 axles are required for the conversion. I have also read the LT1 axles will work.

I wish someone can put this to rest once and for all.
I am wanting some rear LS1 brakes but I am waiting for a good deal.

shoebox

Read this 3 times.

You must swap to LS1 axles to use LS1 rear brakes.

wrd1972

Whoaa, I dont know how the triple reply occurred, sorry.

Now that that is settled.
What is the difference between the 2 axles.

shoebox

The length is slightly different and the LS1 axle is made to work with the LS1 parking brake.

wrd1972

Thanks shoe,
I think that finalizes my decision to not go LS1 rear brakes. The performance increase cant be worth the hundreds of dollars it would cost.

Tricked-Out-Toy

Wait, this post jUSt skrewed up my whole plan, I just bought a lt1 rear and then found a complete ls1 brake setup. now EVERYTHING ive read on thirdgen.org says it will jsut bold right up!? does anyone have pics of the problem area? is this something I can just modify? its just not making sense to me.

Tricked-Out-Toy

Well since thirdgen.org FINALLY got back up and running, I did a little more reseach and you CAN bolt LS1 brakes on an LT1 rear. theres a few ppl that have done it and one of them said he just spaced the caliper back a little. the rest said itw as a direct bolt up. hope that helps.