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Tork? · 08-09-2013, 06:58 PM

It's really not that difficult if you already have front disc brakes. I'm guessing you have a 72 so you're set.

You need a bracket for the new calipers to mount to. The bracket will have 4 holes. 2 to mount to the spindle in the original caliper holes, and 2 to mount the new caliper to. The caliper bracket will space the caliper out enough to slip over the rotor of your choice. Your rotors will depend on what bolt pattern you run. You could get new hubs to run a different bolt pattern, or you could have the rotors from a new Camaro SS/CTS-V/ZO6 redrilled to your 5x5. Depending on the rotor you may have to machine the hub opening a little to slip over the 5x5 hub, if you stay 5x5. Make sure to get supporting parts like brake lines and make sure the rest of the system is up to the task.

CTS-V and Camaro SS caliper and rotors (same) should work great on these trucks because they all weigh about the same.

08-09-2013, 06:58 PM	#10
Tork? Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 217	Re: '11 Camaro SS or CTS-V brakes on a 72? It's really not that difficult if you already have front disc brakes. I'm guessing you have a 72 so you're set. You need a bracket for the new calipers to mount to. The bracket will have 4 holes. 2 to mount to the spindle in the original caliper holes, and 2 to mount the new caliper to. The caliper bracket will space the caliper out enough to slip over the rotor of your choice. Your rotors will depend on what bolt pattern you run. You could get new hubs to run a different bolt pattern, or you could have the rotors from a new Camaro SS/CTS-V/ZO6 redrilled to your 5x5. Depending on the rotor you may have to machine the hub opening a little to slip over the 5x5 hub, if you stay 5x5. Make sure to get supporting parts like brake lines and make sure the rest of the system is up to the task. CTS-V and Camaro SS caliper and rotors (same) should work great on these trucks because they all weigh about the same.