Starting the S-10 Blazer brake conversion

[SarNick]

was thinking about doin this as well, nice write up

 

[usetaboost]

If your front brakes are shot and you can get the setup for a reasonable cost, it's worth doing. I don't know if it's worth paying over 250 bucks to have it though.

 

[turbojd]

Nice write up so far Chris, I did the S-10 Blazer brake conversion on my GN a few years ago also. It made a very nice improvement over the stock brake set up,
I also used stainlesss brake lines with the swap over.

 

[Danster]

I am starting this swap myself. I bought it off a member off this board. I had to buy some dust shields, waiting for those to arrive.

Question for those who have done this, when putting this together are the steps as follows:

Knuckle then the dust shield followed by the Hub correct? Also the oring goes around the hub to provide a seal to keep debris from entering.

Anything else I'm missing?

 

[turbojd]

Cut the "abs" wire off if it's still hanging there. Put a little grease in the pocket before installing the hub bearing.

 

[Danster]

Reason I asked was because I received these and was not sure if they are needed or not?



By the way, apologize to the OP for posting this in his thread.

 

[Gunmetal87]

Reason I asked was because I received these and was not sure if they are needed or not?



By the way, apologize to the OP for posting this in his thread.

I believe you use those instead of dustshield to keep correct spacing when hub is attached to spindles when upgrading to larger rotors and corvette calipers

 

[Gunmetal87]

Bought the rebuilt kits from Orielly's. They where like $6.50 each. Elbow grease and new paint and they are done.

Nice post. I'm about to do upgrade also, is there a part number for rebuild kit?
Was also wondering if they sell replacement O-ring that goes between hub and spindle.

 

[Undercover87T]

Will this package fit inside of a stock 15x7 T wheel?

 

[usetaboost]

yup

 

[turbojd]

Will this package fit inside of a stock 15x7 T wheel?

I have 15x7 wheels on mine, they clear no problem.

 

[Chris McDade]

Ok, been working on this slowly but, it's starting to come together. I get carried away when I start cleaning.

 

[Chris McDade]

Control arms are done. Ready to go back on. I went back with all factory parts. I want a good riding car!

 

[Chris McDade]

Duplicate picture above sorry. Here are pics of the uppers.

 

[Chris McDade]

Brakes are rebuilt and ready to go back on.

 

[Chris McDade]

Im cutting the front springs to lower the car some. About 1-1/4 off each side. I will start painting the front tonight then start the assembly of the front. Will keep everyone posted.
I haven't done anything with the brake lines yet. Will tackle that soon. Also, im still undecided on the front shock to go with. Any Suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Danster]

Are you going to use dust shields?

Not sure if they are really needed it or not?

I too am deciding if I should replace the shocks. Currently using KYBs.

 

[Chris McDade]

This is not a easy job. It takes time to do it right. Sure I could of pulled the old brakes off and put the new ones on in a day. I wanted to rebuilt the front end anyways and this was a good time to do it.

 

[Chris McDade]

Dust shields are on there. I would use them. I had KYB's on there pulled them off and they seemed ok but, the ride sucked with them on so, Im going with something else. Not sure what yet. Im currently looking at the ridetech shocks. I need to call them and see if they are right for my application.

 

[Chris McDade]

Anyone running these shocks http://www.ridetech.com/store/78-88-g-body-front-smooth-body-shock-rq-series.html