Author Topic: URGENT Any reason why this would not fit my Z28 ??? (Read 1088 times)

Roadkill · « **on:** May 10, 2006, 09:24:34 am »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3RD-GEN-CAMARO-DISC-BRAKE-AX LE_W0QQitemZ4638015301QQcategoryZ100952QQtcZphotoQ QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I Have the LSD . . . (assuming it would fit).

Also, could I swap over my gearing IF it was better ?

BTW - Seller is in Milton Keynes . . . . .

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:26:25 am »

Can you post the description?

Not knowing the details, I would expect the answer to be yes to each question.

55starchief · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:26:53 am »

Cant see why it wouldnt, it says its a 3rd gen

Roadkill · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:28:01 am »

A THIRD GEN CAMARO DISC BRAKE AXLE IT IS *NOT* AN LSD AXLE

IT HAS A RATIO OF 3.23

COMES WITH HAND BRAKE CABLES AND ANTI ROLL BAR

Roadkill · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:29:54 am »

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:35:49 am »

I found this which shows that there are significant differences between the years:

1982 to 1984: 7.5 inch ring gear, 26 spline axle
1985 to 1989: 7.625 inch ring gear, 26 spline axle
1990 to 1992: 7.625 inch ring gear, 28 spline axle

It's a gamble, but at least you'd have parts to sell.

There might be a few options - transfer the disc's to your current axle. Transfer the axles (US term) and diff unit to the new housing?

I'd try and do a bit more research into exactly what you have(on the car and LSD), and what year this other one is.

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:36:19 am »

Can't see pics, you'd have to save them and then upload.

Roadkill · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:39:49 am »

I've asked him what year it's off of . . . . . . .

Do you think it is worth the hassle ?

Will it give me that much better braking ?

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:40:37 am »

Additional - just found you won't be able to swap the discs to your current axle.

You may also need to look at changing the MC, as they were slightly bigger for rear disc cars.

Roadkill · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:42:07 am »

Quoting: Jamieg285

MC

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:43:30 am »

Additional - There are 2 different size discs - 10.5 and 12s (from 89 onwards)

Might not be worth it if they are only the 10.5, but the 12's would be a definite improvement.

A lot depends on compatability as to whether it's worth the hassle.

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:44:19 am »

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: Jamieg285
MC

Master Cylinder

Roadkill · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:45:10 am »

Quoting: Jamieg285

Master Cylinder

Yup, O.K, I'd guessed that may be the case . .

FUBAR · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:51:13 am »

I wonder if thats come off a certain roof-damaged white IROC...

Roadkill · « **Reply #14 on:** May 10, 2006, 09:53:24 am »

Quoting: FUBAR

I wonder if thats come off a certain roof-damaged white IROC...

Roadkill · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:04:37 am »

Quoting: Reply from Seller

the axle came off an 86,all i know is all works as in it turns freely by hand, although the oil has been drained,the pads and discs seem ok

FUBAR · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:10:10 am »

Aah... would be a perfect fit for mine then

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:14:50 am »

Looks like you've struck out on an exact match.

What LSD do you have - will it go in the '86 axle case?

The axle splines would be the same, and you may find the diff unit can be swapped.

Roadkill · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2006, 09:26:08 am »

Quoting: Jamieg285

will it go in the '86 axle case?

Dunno . . . .

Think I be taking a pass on this one, TBH . . . Money's short and I don't have any real issues with my braking capabilities at the mo' . . .

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2006, 05:09:07 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

Will it give me that much better braking ?

no. rear discs for thirdgens are crap, not that effective and VERY prone to sticking, plus you'd need the proportioning valve too, otherwise you will actualy loose braking..

i'd say its not worth the hassle IMHO, the only rear axle thats actualy worth swapping is the borg warner 9 bolt - strong, with an LSD and good rear discs.

HardRockCamaro · « **Reply #20 on:** May 12, 2006, 08:10:27 am »

I'm passing on this one too.
The PBR rear callipers were 89 on and my posi won't fi that unit with its gears. Ho hum...

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