New Install-Aerospace Rear Disc-Pro street Model

[jmendlik]

Just finsihed installing Aerospace Rear disc brake setup on my 86T. Install was straight forward-I did have to trim the housing some to make it fit but all is good. Went with slotted/drilled/zinc plated option on the kit. Got from Hartline for $575 and had it within 3 days of ordering.

 

[Boston GN]

Nice. For that price I'm not sure why everyone doesn't do this!!!
Beautiful. What size are the rotors?

 

[jmendlik]

Pro Street Rear dics brake kit

KIT INCLUDES:
• Billet Aluminum 4 Piston Calipers
• Billet Aluminum Mounting Brackets
• Grade 8 Hardware
• Billet Aluminum Hats with multi bolt patterns
• Screw on Dust Caps
• Brake Pads
• 11 3/4” Diameter .81” thick Cast Vaned Rotors

 

[BlackMetal]

That's awesome for the price. If you can go into detail about what exactly had to be modified, I might be purchasing.

 

[Boston GN]

If you can go into detail about what exactly had to be modified

Yes!

Also, sounds like it'd be real close with 15" wheels. Do they clear?

 

[jmendlik]

Install instructions

-removed rear end cover
-pulled out c-clips and removed axels
-removed entire drum brake set up inculding backing plates
-only thing left is the axle housing showing
-had to trim (sawzaw) of a portion of the housing to make the aluminum brakcet fit onto the housing end.
-Drilled 2 new holes into the housing and mounted the aluminum bracket.
-Mounted rotor/centered caliper/install pads/bleed brakes/filled rear end up with fluid

-I have 17" wheels so no clearence issues here

Done

 

[1BADTT]

Nice...

It'll clear 15 inchers.

 

[Adam Connell]

Are these something that would hold up to every day street abuse?

 

[jmendlik]

rear disc

They are the "Pro Street" kit not the drag race version so I see no issues with usage...my car is not a daily driver...

 

[lazaris]

Was there any weight savings ?

 

[jmendlik]

weight savings

I did not use a scale but having the drum/brake shoes/backing plates/wheel cuyliders and all hardware in my hand vs. the Aerospce rotor and billet aluminum caliper I would say there is a differnce in weight for sure...I'm guessing 10lbs each side....just a guess...

JM

 

[cpac]

does this system have a emegency brake behind the rotor

 

[jmendlik]

emergency brake

This system does not. they do make one with that but that system cost $895

 

[Red C5]

That looks great. Is there a front kit as well?

 

[jmendlik]

front kit

yes-im working on that right now...but they are telling me the tire offset will change and this will cause my 245-45-17 tires to rub on the inner fender.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/br...heels/252675-aerospace-front-disck-brake.html

 

[1Badelky]

do these require shock relocation?

 

[jmendlik]

shock relocation ?

No Relocation Of Anything....nerver Even Touched The Shocks...only Real Mod Was Trimming Of The Axle Housing.

Jm

 

[Hot Air]

Looks like Baer finally has some competition on the rear brakes. Looks killer!
Conrad