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Topic subject2G RS rear drum - GS-T rear disc conversion complete
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609, 2G RS rear drum - GS-T rear disc conversion complete
Posted by DeanoD, Dec-31-69 06:00 PM
I will post/send Juan complete instructions and parts listings at a later time. I did not take any pictures, because I was in a pinch for time. Pictures are really not needed though and this was a straight forward swap over.

I seated in the rear pads last night and will be gentle on the brakes(complete front and rear)for another week or so. I would like to say one thing.....I now know what we have been missing from those GS rides.....LESS BRAKE FADE AND MORE STOPPING POWER.
I am sure this depends on your type of pads, but the rear disc does help the car stop much better. Braking is also much more controlled going into an apex and it is much easier to pick your line. I only did this a couple of times coming home and did not get on it hard.

This is a good upgrade and is much more than looks. If you can get the parts used, it is worth the money. Here is a complete parts list of my brakes, so you can compare apples to apples.

Front: KVR Performance crossdrilled/Cad plated rotors(stock size)
stock calipers, Hawk HP plus pads, RRE stainless lines, russell speedbleeders

Rear: Stock GS-T rotors and calipers, KVR Performance carbon/kevlar pads, RRE stainless lines, russell speedbleeders

Fluid: completely flushed with Wagner severe condition Dot 5.1

I actually did this conversion and there is lots of misinformation out there on what we need and do not need. Thanks, goes to those guys who helped me get through this and to the ASOG people who gave me a leg up on the install/parts instructions.


DeanoD
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