big brakes/ Boyds

[QWKSNKE]

Originally Posted by 96GTS

Maybe you can get some 99+ GT/V6 brakes. 11" rotor w/ 2 piston calipers...and you can get them for cheap!

I wonder if you can just use the 2 piston caliper since the rotor size is the same between the 4-lug and 5-lug cars

[Craig K.]

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

I wonder if you can just use the 2 piston caliper since the rotor size is the same between the 4-lug and 5-lug cars

No, unless you modify the current spindle. You have to cut-off the upper ear and mount in an adaptor bracket, at the minimum.

The stock brake caliper has a 65 mm front piston.

You can go to autozone and for about $12.50 buy the 73mm piston caliper, tell them you have an '86 SVO. I did this on the '85 for a while. I did have to upgrade to an '86 SVO master cylinder also from autozone for about $30.00 rebuilt. On the stock calipers you should also cut out the rubber guide sleeves and replace them with SS one. If you want to do this, let me know, I have several sets, and would sell you one set cheap.

As for appearance, after you do a rear disk swap, just paint the stuff black (with high temp paint) and it will look decent.

[Shorty]

Originally Posted by Craig K.

No, unless you modify the current spindle. You have to cut-off the upper ear and mount in an adaptor bracket, at the minimum.

The stock brake caliper has a 65 mm front piston.

You can go to autozone and for about $12.50 buy the 73mm piston caliper, tell them you have an '86 SVO. I did this on the '85 for a while. I did have to upgrade to an '86 SVO master cylinder also from autozone for about $30.00 rebuilt. On the stock calipers you should also cut out the rubber guide sleeves and replace them with SS one. If you want to do this, let me know, I have several sets, and would sell you one set cheap.

As for appearance, after you do a rear disk swap, just paint the stuff black (with high temp paint) and it will look decent.

the 73mm caliper is one route i have been looking at, just wasnt sure of the year and make i had to request. i also didnt know they were that cheap. i guess this is the route i will go. use the above listed with Baer rotors and some Hawk pads, i should still see a big difference in stopping ability. i will be calling to check on these in the morning. i am running out of time. Matt...if you see this and get a chance price these parts for me.

craig thanks for the info. info on this swap is very limited, so maybe if i go with this we can a nice FAQ wrote up on it. i will PM you about the guides as soon as i find out about the other parts.