Parts needed for LS1 brake swap
07-09-2004, 12:13 AM
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Parts needed for LS1 brake swap
Went looking in a seach and did not find it.
If I go with new sloted rotors and hawk pads the only used LS1 parts I will need is the spindles and calipers right? Staying with the LT1 brake lines.
If I go with new sloted rotors and hawk pads the only used LS1 parts I will need is the spindles and calipers right? Staying with the LT1 brake lines.
07-09-2004, 02:43 PM
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i read here the LS1 hubs are an upgrade from the LT1 hubs also,
but ask them if the guide pins are ok in the caliper brackets. 1 of mine were frozen and after 2 hours of pounding, penetrating oil, torching, even drilling holes in the back, we couldn't get it out. it was rusted all the way around and in. had to buy a new caliper bracket and two new guide pins.
but ask them if the guide pins are ok in the caliper brackets. 1 of mine were frozen and after 2 hours of pounding, penetrating oil, torching, even drilling holes in the back, we couldn't get it out. it was rusted all the way around and in. had to buy a new caliper bracket and two new guide pins.
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07-09-2004, 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by O-taka
i read here the LS1 hubs are an upgrade from the LT1 hubs also,
but ask them if the guide pins are ok in the caliper brackets. 1 of mine were frozen and after 2 hours of pounding, penetrating oil, torching, even drilling holes in the back, we couldn't get it out. it was rusted all the way around and in. had to buy a new caliper bracket and two new guide pins.
i read here the LS1 hubs are an upgrade from the LT1 hubs also,
but ask them if the guide pins are ok in the caliper brackets. 1 of mine were frozen and after 2 hours of pounding, penetrating oil, torching, even drilling holes in the back, we couldn't get it out. it was rusted all the way around and in. had to buy a new caliper bracket and two new guide pins.
Black, I am trying to save on shiping costs
, rotors are not light 
07-09-2004, 07:16 PM
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Originally posted by O-taka
i read here the LS1 hubs are an upgrade from the LT1 hubs also,
i read here the LS1 hubs are an upgrade from the LT1 hubs also,
Regardless of which was slightly better in theory, I havn't seen/heard any issues with either bearing actually lasting longer... they usually last until you spin the car or curb it hard... then they squeek as they loosen up and need to be replaced.
I have yet to find an aftermarket hub of equal quality though. A racer I know found a cheap-o hub supplier but the hubs weren't nearly as durable as the GM stuff... although either hub will bite it if you go off track at 60+mph so he didn't care about long-term use.
07-12-2004, 03:08 PM
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You'll be able to reuse your castle nuts because you're still using the same ball joint as before. And the hole in the steering knuckle is the same too. Depending on your mileage you might want to get new ball joints.
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