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88 fiero brakes When I got it it did not have the ebrake setup up. The Corvette rear brakes are TINY compared to the fronts and thus don't make a good swap onto a Fiero. Improved calipers too. Some people just get slotted/ drilled rotors and better quality pads. Heck, there is even the huge Legacy GT brakes as well. Took my 88 Fiero manual to get inspected and it wont pass because the parking brake wont hold. I’ve looked at the Service, Haynes, and Chilton manuals. In my garage I have the front crossmember from yet another 86 Fiero that had the held drop spindles and Lebaron brake General Fiero Maintenance including oil changes, air filters, suspension refreshes, restorations, painting, etc. Edit: Nevermind, the 13" brakes were on the Corvette GS only. IP: Logged (plus you would have to buy the 88 Fiero calipers). olejoedad Member . I asked WCF if they would concider making this kit and I tried to get my hands on the Fiero Addiction kit, both with no luck. 3. Part #56407 SOLO Price: $29. Rather than just clean them up, I feel more confident rebuilding them first. You lose the E-brake by running them on the rear, but I don't trust them. So, I made up 10 Torque settings for 88 Fiero suspension: upper front shock mounting bolts==20lbs lower front shock mounting bolts==51lbs stabilizer bar bushing clamp mounting bolts==15lbs stabilizer bar link bolt==12lbs upper front ball joint mounting bolts==28lbs upper control arm ball joint to knuckle castellated nut==35lbs upper control arm to cross member pivot bolt==66lbs The Grand Am brakes won't be any improvement over the 88 Fiero brakes. I have plenty of pad left so I decided to take the slack out the adjusting cable. FNSL6R Billet Forged six-piston calipers with 12. 1" deeper than the fiero rotors, so there is Pennock's Fiero Forum Technical Discussion & Questions - Archive i need to know what all is needed to upgrade my 85 gt brakes to 88 brakes ive got drilled rotors and front calipers right now and im getting the rear calipers next weekend. Got it all back together and went for test drive. Part #56023 8487 Price: $169. com Business Hours Mon - Fri: 8 am - 12 am EST Sat - Sun: 10 am - 12 am EST . I also changed over to the 88 master cylinder and brake booster and modified the front hubs to accept re-drilled 87 Vette 12" rotors. And I can't lock the wheels. Talk to an expert! 855-392-5646; Pro Services; Order Status; All Products Agricultural Industrial Alternators Starters Apparel Accessories Batteries Belts Hoses Brakes Drivetrain Engine Heating Cooling Engines, Parts Gaskets Exhaust Fasteners Hardware Filters Fuel Emissions Headlights, Vision Safety General Fiero Maintenance including oil changes, air filters, suspension refreshes, restorations, painting, etc. Id love to drop a small block into it, which means that id have be able to stop first (which equals a brake upgrade). SUBTOTAL: $0. 88 brake upgrade for by cal39244. 4 DOHC OBD II 88 Formula/GT 4. When using the Transport mounts you will need to notch the cradle slightly as these mount the I had bought a 87 Fiero GT that Someone had replaced the brake LINE from the master cylinder To the Brass junktion Block at the right rear wheel . I needed a T-55 Torx bit. Browse Pontiac Fiero sport brake rotors and pads for great deals. And yes I am aware that the Fiero already has too much front bias. I have no intention of taking away business from other Fiero vendors and I wanted this kit for my Fiero. If you need to rebuild both front calipers, you’ll need to buy a quantity of 2. There is a 12 volt drop across the brake light so every thing downstream of the light should be a ground. 6 piston brakes but what New E-brake cables installed and adjusted. I'm talking, stand on the pedal as hard as I can, and roll to a stop from 20MPH awful. I am using some major components not listed for the '88 Fiero. Goto: 88 Brakes by MorpheusGPR. would be a much better result to find in a search rather than a go to the cave. Anybody tried lighter calipers? although I am looking for an affordable alternative since $$ is always an issue. Started on: 07-21-2009 07:37 PM: Replies: 25 : Last post by: Amida on 07-25-2009 04:05 PM: Jul 21st, 2009. What would a good solution for a replacement? I plan on staying with stock calipers For 88 Fiero owners looking for a brake upgrade, I suggest you go with the C4 Corvette 12" rotor upgrade, Factory Fiero brake cables, hoses, and banjo bolts are used. I need not opinions but actual experiences or fact based answers or theory grounded ones. Goto: 88 brakes by JamesCurtis. Just replaced all four calipers with Fiero Store rebuilds, replaced brake lines with braided ones and completely flushed fluid and replaced with new stuff. This kit reuses the stock 88 calipers front/rear and parking brake and it is a bolt on swap that can be done in a couple of hours. 84-88 Brake Hose Banjo Bolt. 50 lbs Exterior 1988 Fiero brake rotors: 10 lbs 12 oz. Quote Colby. Also we I do not know, but suspect, that a simple 'dog bone' style mounting adapter similar to the ones used for the 12" Vette rotor conversion would permit 11. 9448818898") per ACDelco (Note that these numbers can change a bit in different Rather than dealing with aging fiero brake parts i would like to run more modern brake components, iv been looking at the corvette caliper/rotor options but have not been able to find C5/C6 mounting brakets for 88 fronts. I was looking at fiero store brake Does the 88 Fieros share rotors with anyother car?? Something is way wrong with my rear rotors and it has causes the caliper to rub a DEEP groove in the rotor and wear a 45* on the coner or the disk. I’ve looked at Ogre’s Cave and searched this forum. The hubs are Fiero front hubs with the disks machined off. PFF. The 88's Just got my tax refund and I am looking into getting new rotors, pads and stainless steel lines for my 88 formula. The only real downside to the 12" rotor upgrade is the rotor to lower a-arm contact issue, which is more common on the lowered 88's. Is upgrading the brakes a thing in a fiero? I’ve got an ‘84 that’s 3800 swapped. Part #56504 The 12" C4 brake upgrade using the stock 88 Fiero calipers was offered in the 84-87 and 88 styles, so you can use it for the hybrid cars (84-87 front/88 rear) and retain factory brake bias and parking brake functions while significantly improving the braking potential of the car. Post Reply Yep to what rodmcneill said. this is going to be my first ebrake work on any car and im sure this would be very helpful to someone new to fieros as well. 84-88 Black E-Brake Boot. Started on: 04-08-2008 08:30 PM: Replies: 17 : Last post by: br1anstorm on 05-26-2008 05:48 PM: Apr 8th, 2008. Part #56504 This is the caliper spread out along with the Fiero Store rebuild parts laid out below Now, for my question. Of coarse, if you have a custom/modified braking system, this might not apply. My question for you folks is, what are you using for brakes? I'd prefer to keep the stock system, but can't find new calipers or A small axler spacer is required to use the J-body hub assembly in the '88 Fiero knuckle because the back side of the new hub pulls the axle in further, causing it to bind when the axle nut is tightened down. wolken Posts: 25 Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:56 pm. Note that 88 also uses Quick Take-up MC but smaller size main bore then older Fiero. Posts: 19 From: OC, Ca Registered: Dec 2004. Front Suspension Lowering. Started on: 06-30-2004 09:00 PM: Replies: 7 : Last post by: cccharlie on 07-02-2004 11:51 AM: Jun 30th, 2004. I have tried many things to improve the stock brakes, but there doesn't seem to be an easy solution 84-87 Brake Dust Shields: Save nearly 20% off the regular price of each shield when you purchase this kit, which will cover all four rotors. It makes a good starting im not finding anything explained good enough on the ebrake tightening and adjustment. I need to do at least two cars at this time. a tool list and a step 1, step 2, step 3. 18 inch wheels Going by the info above, 18x9-38 and 18x9-45 should also work. CUSTOMER SERVICE. Because that system uses the e-brake to adjust the rear calipers/pads, the setting or adjusting of the ebrake is critical. I have to have the e-brake working to get the car Basically an upgrade that could compliment my current 88 brake upgrade or be paired with a 12" rear upgrade using the stock 88 Fiero rear brake calipers. The inner piston seal from the 87 Fiero rear caliper rebuild kit is the one you need for the 88 inner piston seal. swing69 Member . More Info. JamesCurtis Member . Find Members Posts. Feedback score: Pontiac Fiero Parts · Brakes · Calipers. [This message has been edited by seajai (edited 08-22-2017). I have an 88 and it's PITA trying to find parts locally. Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 88 fiero brake upgrade 12-13" rotors by fierofan25. 5 rims, 5spd, fastback conversion, and most importantly, a C5 dash conversion. Feedback score: N/A Leave feedback: Rate this member: 88 upper control arm 5. Starting with an 88 I know that no other GM rear spindle is close to what GM did in 88. IP: Logged. Part #53303 84-87 Fiero rear piston Is Not same total diam as 88. Note on the bolt picture that a new one comes with threadlock. Posts: 84 From Classic Industries offers a wide selection of Brake Components for your Pontiac Fiero. Part #56407 STOCK Price: $1. All mounting hardware and instructions included. That thread above also 88 Pontiac Fiero Replacement Brakes; Pontiac Rear Caliper Replacement; Pontiac Fiero Brake Caliper Repair Kit; 88 Pontiac Fiero Brake Master Cylinder Diaphragms; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER. I reused the 88 fiero e-brake cables. With an 88 you are stuck with the suspension geometry unless you get very creative and spend a lot of $$$$. Within the lace wheels is tougher: the 12" Vette would be next best but it will not fit inside the stock '88 front wheels Classic Industries offers 1988 Pontiac Fiero Conversion Kits, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Drum Brake Kits, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Drum to Disc - Front, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Drum to Disc - Rear, and 1988 Find 1988 PONTIAC FIERO Brake Systems and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $109 at Summit Racing! Classic Industries offers 1988 Pontiac Fiero Brake Accessories, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Caliper Covers, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Dust Shields, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Bleeder Screw, 1988 Pontiac Wanting to do the brakes on my 88 and i see that the master cylinder are no longer available. Hey guys I have a 88 fiero. Are 88s rear brakes the same as other years. I did the apply the brakes three times along with pulling the park brake lever three times with the park brake Turns out the kit cross references to the pre-’88 Fiero as well as 1982-1988 F-bodies. I am hoping someone can provide me with pictures or a diagram of how the e brake is setup and the routing of the cables. Finally drove my 88 Formula around the block last week, and found the brakes are God awful. wftb Member . 8 lbs Interior Door panel, no arm rest or door handle Are the 88-96 rear calipers which are recommended to avoid the need for a mechanlical e-brake caliper designed for a 12" rotor or a 13"? I'm not sure if the brake size was an option in that year frame, or if the calipers would be different. More pad makes better stopping not just more rotor. FieroJuice 12" brake upgrade for 88 Fiero question by fierodustin_86. I've been having problems with my 88's brakes so I decided to tear down the brake system and do a numerical analysis of how the 88's brakes, and all Fiero brakes really work. Pennock's Fiero Forum Technical Discussion & Questions - Archive 88 Brakes T H I S I S A N A R C H I V E D T O P I C : 88 Brakes. Posts: 3692 From: kincardine,ontario,canada I bought a set of 88 rear caliper rebuild kits from The Fiero Store and a set of used calipers. (87-88 Fiero has 1/2" booster vac line. Feedback score: Leave feedback: Total ratings: 206 Rate this member: Report this Post 09-09-2024 05:25 PM olejoedad. I have tried many things to improve the stock brakes, but there doesn't seem to be an easy solution PONTIAC FIERO Brake Calipers. 26 inch Lebaron front and 12 inch upgrade 88 rear swap with 88 88 rear brake calipers by swing69. If you see someone selling a “rear piston for an 88 fiero, and it doesn’t specify the left or right side then it isn’t a rear piston because rears are side dependent (rear pistons have different screw directions for the parking brake lever inside), it’s a C4 12" Corvette rotors weigh 14 lbs. At 20 years old, most original shields have become rusted, bent or broken. 84-87 Brake Dust Shields. Would this system function better than the stock one??? [This message has been edited by 4thfiero (edited 12-06-2019). 88" diameter, 1 piece rotor and hats kits deliver the cost effective combination for braking power and style in this group of kits engineered for traditional non-ABS spindles 84-87 Brake Dust Shields: Save nearly 20% off the regular price of each shield when you purchase this kit, which will cover all four rotors. 93") 84-87 Front From Cardone. I offer the brackets for the 12" C4 rear on the 88, but do not Author Topic: 88 Fiero 13" Brake conversion (Read 5874 times) 01Lambiero. 95. Fiero Vampire Member . Joe Sokol-----85 SE Daily driver with a 3. 84-87 fiero using 12" vette rotors and vette calipers 88 fiero using 12" vette rotors and 88 fiero calipers Both of these use the stock fiero brake hoses, booster, and master cylinder. 88 Fiero GT - 3800 Series 2 Supercharged (Project) 88 Fiero Formula S3 3800 72mm Magnum BB Turbo 02 Camaro SS Vert 08 Sierra 2500 Duramax 67 Le Mans 77 Corvette. 1280. 24 lbs (2. Anyone figure out how to use I might have found an 'alternative' master cylinder for '88 Fieros. They are the same as the AC Delco 20-25K bearings, which are the only ones that don't fail under track use according to the people on the Yahoo Fiero Racing List. Bled all lines, no air in system. Pontiac Fiero Parts · Brakes · Rotors. Available in size ranges from 2. I was rebuilding the entire brake system in my '88 GT about when this subject came up. They don't make the HP Plus for an 88 fiero, so I ordered them for a wildwood dynalite caliper. Started on: 11-01-2015 07:52 PM: Replies: 6 (804 views) Last post by: sardonyx247 on 11-14-2015 04:10 AM: Nov 1st, 2015. Started on: 01-02-2011 09:25 PM: Replies: 39 : Last post by: Raydar on 10-11-2011 04:10 PM: Jan 2nd, 2011. Part #62502 FTRR Price: $84. I used them on the rear for standard 88 Fiero brakes for many years and many many Product#: 14012272D Forged Narrow Superlite 6R Front Brake Set - Drilled Rotors & Black Calipers. Westcoastfiero sells kits to do this but they aren’t cheap. 00? to 2. 88" diameter, 1 piece rotor and hats kits deliver the cost effective combination for braking power and style in this group of kits engineered for traditional non-ABS spindles The brakes on an '88 Fiero are extremely good even on the racetrack. On pre 88, I would think a grand am or lebaron upgrade would be a better way to gounless you are a purist and need to keep it "Fiero" [This message has been edited by Reallybig (edited 10-06-2011). (KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE CALIPER. Although the cost of the conversion would probably negate that. I've done a few engine/trans swaps but always on 88's. 88 lbs '87-'88 Formula/Coupe rear fascia: 11. 05mm (1. Cardone Remanufactured Brake Calipers 18-4238 Brake Caliper, Stock Series, Passenger Side Rear, Aluminum, Natural, Pontiac, Each I tried to do a search on this subjetc, but did not really get the answer i'm looking for. Save Share Reply Quote Like. The dowel pin holes are exact, but have to be drilled out of 6mm and chamfered, also you need to grind down the edges of the pad to These are the same bearings that the Achieva uses. I Obviously wants to keep a functional e-brake. There are WRX brakes, later WRX brakes with 4/2 piston calipers and the '04 STi Brembos. Then, I get to these metal guides that the pads hang on. fierodustin_86 Member . And I still can’t figure it out. Page 1 of 1 84-88 E-Brake Cable Package. I would prefer not to redrill rotors but could if needed. Part #56409 Price: $4. Instead you could use the C7 parking brake with custom cables or adapters to connect to the Fiero handle. 32" deeper than the stock 88 rotor, so there is room for a 5/16" bracket. 1. 260 rotors on an '88 Fiero reusing all the Fiero hardware (calipers, MC, E-brakes) and still fit inside the lace wheels! I just do not know enough to figure it all out <sigh>. I have not tested either of these myself 87 vs. Never even tried to see if they fit. Are the 88-96 rear calipers which are recommended to avoid the need for a mechanlical e-brake caliper designed for a 12" rotor or a 13"? I'm not sure if the brake size was an option in that year frame, or if the calipers would be different. Anyway, I've been talking to Richard Arraut and he said he has recently changed the slalom suspension kit he sells. I live in a place where the main roads are equivalent to backroads in Until I upgrade to the same size rotors all around, I have a question related to a 88 rear swap on a 86 GT. The 88 upgrade uses 4 front rotors from an 88 C4 Corvette. Requires Product#: 30012761. 88") 88 Front and Rear Piston Size: 47. Colby . I’ve turned the nut on the left side of the picture. The 88's also had a rear sway bar on some models. Any other advise or existing solutions outhere? Can I simply use C4 cables with the Fiero hardware? ------------------ "I'm not 88 Fiero Formula - brake overhaul by br1anstorm. - 6th gen Camaro (5x120 To me - go with Fieroguru's 13″ Brake Kit for 88 Fiero. I only picked OEM bearings. Started on: 11-11-2004 01:52 PM: Replies: 226 : Last post by 88 fiero brake pads locally (x4) And some misc hardware including - 2 bolts to mount front caliper brackets, 1 pkg rubberized hose clamps to mount brake hoses. Ok, guys, I know this has been hammered before,,, But what is the lowest cost, lightest weight brake upgrade involving calipers and rotors for an 88. The Dark Side of Will Peer Mediator Posts: 15639 Joined: Thu Nov 25, 2004 4:13 am I ordered and received the 88 Fiero Summit Master Cylinder in May 2023, so it would be worth a try. This kit is very similiar to Fiero Addiction's 12" kit. This means you will have to suffer with the barely effective brakes now on your car. I thought I posted this a while ago, but looking through the threads it looks like I only posted it to Facebook. I do know that the setup is different form the other years. Send Private Message. In 2021 the Brembo caliper that is a hydraulic match was located, but The best upgrade you can do would be to find a complete 88 rear cradle with the 88 rear brakes and use it to replace the 85 cradle. I looked at C6 Z51 rear rotors, as they're the same diameter as C5 fronts, but they don't have enough annulus (radial dimension of the friction surface) to work with the C5 I have an 88 GT and id love to start taking it to some Track Days. Global Moderator; Trade Count: Hero Member; Posts: 1168; Liked: 406; Member Rating Points: +24/-3 "Using the skills that God gave me" Re: 88 Fiero 13" Brake conversion I have not tested either of these; WCF did not specify 84-87 or 88 car or what alignment specs are used. They are: As for using 88 brakes, I wouldn't. 75mm (1. Page 1 of 1 84-88 Steel Braided Brake Hoses (set of 4) Part #56098 Price: $159. The hub pilot diameter is 73. 88? internal diameter. Feedback score: Leave feedback: Rate this Will I had alot of guys asking about a brake upgrade for the pre 88's when I put together my brake upgrade for the 88 Fieros. I just bought another 88 Fiero but this one is the base model with wind up windows, no power anything, 2. It seems that the Wagner Thermoquiet pads I have now don't have the bite they did when new. Release your parking brake completely. These aftermarket shields fit behind each brake rotor to protect the rotor against dirt and debris. The C4 front rotors are about . Post by wolken » Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:56 pm. I am currently in the planning mode and would love to hear some of the communities thoughts and experiences with the front end of fieros. Started on: 04-12-2008 02:57 PM: Replies: 9 : Last post by: uhlanstan on 04-13-2008 09:35 PM: Apr 12th, 2008. Time for an overhaul. [This message has been edited by pmbrunelle (edited 88 Fiero is so great? Maybe but GM cut cost at same time making problems too. Page 1 of 1 84-88 Stock Brake Rotor Package. The actuator I'm referring to only replaces your stock brake handle with a button you can mount anywhere, and an electric cable actuator that can go somewhere else TBD. That means you no longer have to buy the $1500 Arraut brake upgrade to go along with the $2500 I am curious why Subaru brakes haven't become popular swaps for our cars. Admin Group Joined: 30 March 2009 Location: Abbotsford/Sask Status: Offline Points: 666 Post Options. ] IP: Logged. The I have not tested either of these; WCF did not specify 84-87 or 88 car or what alignment specs are used. Can 85 grand am front brake calipers and rotors be swapped into the rear of an 88? Are the mount bolts the same?[This message has been edited by hercimer01 (edited 05-18-2010). Thanks! but a lot of them require converting to the 88 front hub. ) Bad booster often won't make a big vac leak & many times won't cause high idle too. Trustpilot. 5 liter and a 5 speed. Drilling Brake Rotors for 5x100mm Pattern. 800. Prior to us starting we did our research and found most of the information that we were looking for. 2. These upgrades are crucial to handle the amplified power and performance that come with such conversions. 87") 84-87 Rear Piston Size: 49. I ordered 4 of them immediately. trying to get it done as soon I swapped the 88 cradle into my 84 and I used the 88 rear brakes and the e-brake set up from the 88 also. work. 2002z28ssconv Discussion starter. I installed the front brake upgrade from them with vented discs. Dec 12th, 2015. However it does not seem to stop very well, and there is alot of sounds coming from the master cylinder, like a surginf of air. If you lost the sleeve bolt I dont think a hex head would work cause the bolt fits inside the sleeve. ] I think like older Fiero, 88 Front and Back hubs have a little play because bearings aren't "preloaded" to protect the bearings. Is the early C4 Corvette brake swap most straight forward for the '84-'87 Fiero, or the '88? From what I recall, it may be done on both, but I thought one of the two required less machining and/or fab. How to adjust the e-brake/handbrake on an 88-model Fiero? I have searched the forum, and there's lots of advice, and warnings, about the 84-87 set-up. Part #56007 Price: $24 84-88 E-Brake Cable Connector. Classic Industries offers Pontiac Fiero Conversion Kits. MorpheusGPR Member . 88" diameter, 1 piece rotor and hats kits deliver the cost effective combination for Classic Industries offers 1988 Pontiac Fiero Brake Accessories, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Caliper Covers, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Dust Shields, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Bleeder Screw, 1988 Pontiac Fiero Backing Plate Gasket, and 1988 Pontiac Fiero Hurst Roll Control. Goto: 12" Corvette Brakes for 88's by revin. They were a tiny bit larger( a fraction) but worked perfectly and they were cheaper than "88 Fiero". 88 Brake Line Routing Differences I'm not an expert however The Fiero Store sells THREE Different Stainless Metal Brake Line Sets: Part # 56002 1984 fits 1984 models only Part # 56002 8587 fits 1985-87 models only Part # 56002 1988 fits 1988 models only If you want to 'modify' the '87 kit for a '88; perhaps others might chime-in. 3) On 88 models, the adjustment is under the cross member nearest the engine compartment. I'd recommend upgrading to the Then a woman pulled out in front of me removing a Camry and my Fiero from the land of the living. 50 lbs Exterior Gen II headlight assembly with motor and headlamp: 7. Results 1 - 10 of 10 25 Records Per Page Default Sort . I want to keep the rotors stock sized ,because I like the stock wheels. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1. The -V brakes add over 20 lbs of unsprung weight to each corner. If they are too far, then all brake pedal travel will be used up Here is what I did to my '88 GT daily driver / autocrosser fiero: Brakes: KVR Performance Brakes, Six slotted drilled rotors w/carbotech autocross pads, Braided SS brake lines, Motul racing brake fluid 600 – very high boiling temps capability. Looking for some insight from the locals. The trans brackets are from a Trans Sport Van and the motor mount is from West Coast Fiero. 84-88 Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve. Part #56126 Price: $5. But the one thing that I had the most curiosity about was the Combination Valve. Of course it's extremely expensive and not for every owner. Started on: 01-30-2021 07:14 PM: Replies: 6 (628 views) Last post by: theogre on 01-31-2021 06:20 PM: Jan 30th, 2021. Rod End Lateral Links for 88 Fiero. -----Ron Dittmer 88 Fiero-GT How much better are 88 calipers than 86? When replacing a larger 12" rotor unless the brakes heat up under racing conditions do you get any extra stopping power? I assume without better calipers and a bigger booster it isn't much of an upgrade just larger rotors. 00 FNSL6R Billet Forged six-piston calipers with 12. The brakes feel like they have a lot more boost and the steering seams to take a lot less muscle. Shopping Cart 0. Almost every part is order on line only. Consider a straight spindle 88 owners, don't be typical cheap Fiero guys. Then I made new brackets to accommodate the 88 Fiero front calipers as well. Posts: 994 From: ohio Registered: Apr 2007. that auto adjustment . I know there are 2. I think you would have alot of guys join in after you got all the info together! I was going to do this as my next project but desided I The 88's also have bigger vented disk brakes on all four corners. Car had been sitting for awhile when I bought and fluid was gross. Posts: 970 From: Joplin, Missouri Registered: Aug 2002. 00. Each stamped steel shield PONTIAC FIERO Brake Calipers. Pontiac Fiero Parts · Brakes · E-Brake. Posts: 9001 From: Colorful Colorado Registered: Mar 99 Stock '88 rotors are 10. That's less than HALF the weight of the CTS-V/STS-V brakes, and only The C4 rotors are matched well to the braking requirements of a 300+hp Fiero, and add only 4 pounds of unsprung weight to each corner if upgrading from stock 88 Fiero rotors. Eliminate the Decklid Hinge Boxes. The only advantage would be the lower prices of Grand Am brake hardware. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. compatible with any Corvette wheels, but limited by brake caliper clearance so pre-C7 wheels may not fit. These are all the brackets you need along with new rubber mounts for a 3800/SC & 4T65E swap. Not like rear brakes famously causing low pedal when have E-brake The plastic washer goes between the caliper and the rubber seal under the lever on the e brake shaft. *Upgraded rotors to slotted The rear calipers used on the 88-90 Pontiac 6000 models with rear disc brakes are nearly identical to the 88 Fiero rear calipers. Wilwood superlite I'll update data later 88 Fiero (rear) Made by unknown Pistons: 1 x 48mm Standard mount It's a mechanical drum-in-hat brake. Thanks ------------------ As long as the brake light is on you should not see 12+ volts at the center hole of the prop valve connector. Moderators: The Dark Side of Will, Series8217. com 88 MC size: 24mm (0. Since the 88 calipers front/rear are essentially the same, you can use the same bracket Right & Left, Front and Back to lower the cost of the kit. Each stamped steel shield The brakes on an '88 Fiero are extremely good even on the racetrack. Posts: 2019 From: Omaha, NE Hi everyone, I am trying to adjust my 88 Fiero’s e-brake, but I can’t figure out what it is that I’m supposed to be adjusting. Cheap replacement pads are made of a material that is too tough. Synthetic Brake Grease. So 88 Fiero Prop Valve is the main brake balance point but the truth is that Prop Valves can die w/o warning until you spin out days to years The Fiero likes a "square" brake setup with the same rotors and calipers at all four corners. You can find oodles of alternative rear calipers with parking brakes around the 38mm size, but that would cause a rear brake reduction of over 30% and no one who understands brake systems would want that. The rotor I use for my 13" brake kit for the 88 is thin enough (20mm) to work with the stock 88 calipers and about 2. Cardone Remanufactured Brake Calipers 18-4238 . How the heck do I get these things off without destroying them? I'm looking in the manuals (all 3 BTW, the Haynes, Chilton, and factory service OK, enough of the linguistic technicalities. , MI Registered: May 2004. Page 1 of 1 84-87 Rebuilt Brake Caliper 84-88 Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve. I replaced the everything except the combination valve, rear calipers, the hard lines and the SS lines to the wheels. 84-88 Copper Brake Line Washer. Part #56080 8487 Price: $94. The rears are only . It is an '88 with an ACE 3800sc Series 1 conversion, Konis, 18x7. If the brake I found this thread started by Raydar, but he has upgraded brakes, so I don't know if the same recommendation would apply to a stock 88. 38 kg) complete with OE balljoint and rubber bushings 88 rear swaybar bracket 1. Posts: 225 From: Scotland, UK Registered: Apr 2008. They are 5x100 and come in tons of different sizes and calipers. It is a REAL pain in the ass trying to find an 88 brake master, especially when yours stops working and you really need one. 4. CONTACTS. This brake kit was developed in 2011 with the goal of finding the largest and best fitting rotor for the 88’s that would maximize braking force with the fewest new parts needed while also retaining the stock brake bias and parking brake Cheap pads are the reason people think Fiero's brakes suck, especially in 88's. If any statement i make is incorrect, please correct Currently the C4 12" brake rotor kit for the 88 Fieros is one of the best bang for the buck upgrades for the 88 fieros (Phil's $100 master cylinder upgrade is probably the best). I have been through the thread discussing front C5 calipers all the way around and believe this may be an option with the These are the same bearings that the Achieva uses. . However, it's a generous amount of space for a bolt-on spindle. Then do a brake upgrade on the front, with the big brake booster and that would be give you the best bang for your buck. I just picked up an 87 GT, with no engine, Pennock's Fiero Forum Technical Discussion & Questions - Archive 88 brakes T H I S I S A N A R C H I V E D T O P I C : 88 brakes Page 1 of 1 Last. I 88 Fiero brake upgrade by GSXRBOBBY. 5 lbs 88 upper control arm 5. Filter by Availability Filter Results PONTIAC FIERO Individual Parts. More Info The piston is discontinued. I had to relace the rear brake calipers last year and need some advise on It seems their method worked the best most of the time. I’ve looked at what YouTube videos that are out there. IOW When piston needs more then I've read much about putting brakes from other cars on Fieros and was wondering if it's possible to install the 88 fiero's braking system on earlier models ? Or are they just too different ? The brakes on the 88's look to be superior with their vented discs and would hopefully allow me to retain the emergency brake. It will now accept stock 88 Fiero brakes. I was at the Pick-A-Part today This means that nearly all rear calipers from other makes/models have a smaller piston area than the stock 88 Fiero rear caliper (48mm). In other words, when brake fluid leeks out of the yellow valve, its time for a rebuild? I have a 88 rear passenger caliper that had brake fluid leeking out of the center after I "screwed" it in for a pad change. I am in the process of installing C4 calipers at each corners of my modified Formula. No leaks in system. For the 88 Fiero kits, they use four 88 C4 FRONT rotors. I don't know whats wrong yet but I defentially need new disks and I am planning a trp to the Junkie soon and want to know what to look for. Also, check how close your rear brake pads are from the rotor. Post Reply . Feedback score: N/A Leave feedback: Rate this member: Hello to all, my garage is almost ready to host the 88' coupe again, as in finish it to liscense. 9 Allante Intake (My This is for One (1) front brake caliper rebuild kit: Rebuilds one rear caliper. I am very confident that the front brakes are bled correctly and the If the parking brake system functions properly, set and release the brake 4 to 5 times to get the pad-to-disk distance proper. 5mm for the J-body bearings vs 70mm for the '88 Fiero front bearing. All the bearing were low quality made in china! I changed them with SKF Regarding the 88, I don't know but I'm quite sure some of the experienced members here will provide you a solution The 88 Fiero front hub is certainly an improvement over what had come before, but in 9-10″ Brake Kit and Brake Components The process of converting a Pontiac Fiero often necessitates a series of intricate modifications, specifically in the realm of axle upgrades. " Howdy folks, Darryl here yet again. A few days later the kits showed up and it was confirmed, not only was the seal included in the kit, but it was also the correct seal for use on the ’88 Fiero. Replaced all brake lines. Posts: 19120 From: Clarendon Twp. Replaced master cylinder because the old one would fountain fluid several inches into the air when the brakes were applied. QT function will hind front brake pad take-up but only a little. Any help would be great. Grab this kit and put it away for when you actuallly need it, since Pennock's Fiero Forum General Fiero Chat - Archive 12" Corvette Brakes for 88's (Page 1) T H I S I S A N A R C H I V E D T O P I C : 12" Corvette Brakes for 88's. There were however a couple questions that were not answered very well on the other topics. Talk to an expert! 855-392-5646; Pro Services; Order Status; All Products Agricultural Industrial Alternators Starters Apparel Accessories Batteries Belts Hoses Brakes Drivetrain Engine Heating Cooling Engines, Parts Gaskets Exhaust Fasteners Hardware Filters Fuel Emissions Headlights, Vision Safety It seems their method worked the best most of the time. These might be a good alternative to the 93+ rear calipers, depending on cost (since we need to make a bracket either way). What’s happening is soft pedal, pump, little stiffer, pump, normal, pump, back to almost the floor. These modified hubs will increase the track width of The title is pretty generic so that this can be easily found when searching. The 88's have more heat shielding over the exhaust system. If I am doing it correctly the slack is removed by turning the adjustment nut to the left. The 88's have a different steering rack and linked with the better suspension, the 88 steering feels more like power steering when compared to the older Fiero's. Does anyone have the info. The braking is not really great so I want to get these upgraded. 20 posts · Joined 2016 Add to quote; Only show this user "fiero cave" web page about brake upgrades and now I am all confussed. Hope this helps point you in the right direction. also, they used 3/16 line As these same brakes, used on a Corvette, can stop a car weighing a thousand pounds more than the Fiero very effectively, then you can be well assured that they will stop your Fiero. We have completely rebuild the fron suspension new brakes, bushings blah blah blah. Part Groups. So I went to the auto parts store and picked one up. I have to have the e-brake working to get the car I've read much about putting brakes from other cars on Fieros and was wondering if it's possible to install the 88 fiero's braking system on earlier models ? Or are they just too different ? The brakes on the 88's look to be superior with their vented discs and would hopefully allow me to retain the emergency brake. They're both vented disc setups. 19150 posts Member since May 2004 Retains parking brake; Audi B6+ S4 uses a 43mm e-brake caliper for a 300mm dia, 22mm thick rotor. Posts: 19150 From: Clarendon Twp. Pennock's Fiero Forum Technical Discussion & Questions - Archive 88 brakes T H I S I S A N A R C H I V E D T O P I C : 88 brakes. Post Reply Email This Page to Someone! | Printable Version | Add to My Favorites This topic is 2 pages long: 1 2 Previous Page | Next Page Page 1 of 2 Last. Note: only 2 kits are necessary (1 for each rear caliper). New pads front and rear. That means you no longer have to buy the $1500 Arraut brake upgrade to go along with the $2500 I thought I posted this a while ago, but looking through the threads it looks like I only posted it to Facebook. LOL I use to buy new HD(several grades better than standard) Cavalier rear rotors and keep them handy. Wondering if I can retrofit bigger/better calipers on it. Feedback score: N/A Pennock's Fiero Forum General Fiero Chat - Archive 88 Fiero brake upgrade (Page 2) I tried to change the front brake pads on my '88 GT today and ran into a snag. com. br1anstorm Member . In other words, when brake fluid leeks out of the yellow Pontiac Fiero Parts · Brakes · Performance. I bought 2 new sets of 88 front calipers. 5 lbs lighter per rotor than the C4 13" rotor. the rear cable from left to right caliper runs through the frame the other years do not. RUBBER SEALS ONLY!!) Fits: Year: 1984-1987 Model: All KIT CONTAINS: – Outer Piston Boot – Piston Inner Seal After turbocharging two of my 3800 swapped Fiero's i've now begin upgrading them both to 13" Brembo brakes, what the cars deserve in my opinion. I'm a long time owner of several 88 Fieros. what brackets need to be made/taken off the old car to make it all work. [This message has been edited by fieroguru (edited 03-05-2016). I purchased the car from Josh "Pacethis" and picked it up on February 2nd, 2008. I would like good braking when the brakes are cold. 57mm (1. Tried 3 different These are the same bearings that the Achieva uses. What is the f/r bias on a Fiero with 11. I think the only thing interchangable between the 88 and earlier years brakes and suspension is the rear wheel bearing assemblies. 88 Fiero calipers in front and rear with 12" rotors front and rear would keep the stock brake bias F/R while proving the same relative braking increase front/rear. I'd suggest getting some high-performance pads, and make sure the rotors are smooth and In summary, the s-10 ($100 upgrade) is the very best bang. Rear Suspension – Upper Strut Mount Relocation. Started on: 03-29-2005 10:40 PM: Replies: 5 : Last post by: cal39244 on 03-30-2005 12:02 PM: Mar 29th, 2005. ] So here begins the story of my '88 Fiero, War Hammer. 88 rear cradle (bare) 52. Top. 88 C4 front caliper is dual 38mm (2267 sq mm) and the 88 The '88 Fiero front knuckle has an extremely limited hub bore size (~70mm) -- the '88 Fiero bearing is really the only one that fits in it. If you need new rotors I highly recommend spending the extra $$ and getting genuine AC The 88 brakes where pretty good stock. I thought I'd mention this as I have been reading a few recent postings about "not using the parking brake". I was thinking about fabricating an adapter to put between the Fiero cable and the C4 Caliper lever. Members Profile. 08 lbs 88 rear swaybar endlink 0. Piston Size: 47. ] Hi all, I am in the process of manufacturing a kit for the pre-88 Fieros. I do not know, but suspect, that a simple 'dog bone' style mounting adapter similar to the ones used for the 12" Vette rotor conversion would permit 11. Only same in the guts for E-brake function. on that? Thanks for the help. 0. mrfiero Member . Here's the question. 84-87 Stock Brake Rotor Package (w/ shields) Part #56025 Price: $249. cal39244 Member . Pennock's Fiero Forum Technical Discussion & Questions - Archive 88 brake upgrade options 88 brake upgrade options by olejoedad. 3" in diameter. A prime example of this is when a 3800 engine is swapped Continue Reading Guys im looking at WCF's 12'' Brembo brake kit for the 88 Fiero with the spot type parking brake caliper. Post Reply Page 1 of 1 Last. I never even use even moderate effort to tighten the clamp in 30+ years of brake work for Fiero and other GM cars w/ same rear Piston setup. fierofan25 Member . System Bot. I hadn't really seen to many package brake deals except for the one on the fierostore. This is a list of what I remember pulling: front cradle/crossmember with bolts and frame clips, upper and lower a-arms, kunckles with bearings, rotors, calipers, end links,brake lines and brackets(the L-shaped brackets that *What size are the brake rotors? *Anyone know anyone that makes caliper decals? ones that say "FIERO" on them. Plus, many more other Subaru applications. As many of you know I bought the car on eBay for $6000. Like a good set for autocrossing. I had to drill a small hole and turn the bracket that holds the rear brake hoses. I couldn't find the info I needed to I was at the Pick-A-Part today because I was checking up on a 88 Fiero I saw in their database that ended up being a Formula with a GT nose, thing had Wilwood stickers on it and after looking, I noticed the rotors on the front and back were removed along with the rear calipers, however the front calipers were still hanging on by the brake lines and there was Pontiac Fiero Parts · Brakes · Performance. Brake pedal seems good with engine off, but go to the floor when engine starts. It's extremely durable, thus The '88 Fiero brakes are pretty decent, if you keep them in good working order. I set out to find a better 12" rotor that would allow similar I finally understand how the thing works so I'll share some of my insight into it. My brother and I did the Grand Am brake upgrade between yesterday and today. E-brake cable. As for the difference in the 88 brakes, they are vented front and rear, which would be even more effective at cooling then drilled/slotted rotors. Wilwood Brakes for 88? by Fiero Vampire. Unfortunately, it's not an easy conversion to mount the '88 brakes onto an '84-'87 Fiero. E-Brake Equalizer (adjuster) Part #56097 Price: $17. 854. Put a vice grips on the small square part of the General Fiero Chat - Archive 88 brake upgrade for T H I S I S A N A R C H I V E D T O P I C : 88 brake upgrade for . Started on: 10-27-2003 05:33 PM: Replies: 4 : Last post by: aaron88 on 10-27-2003 06:18 PM: Oct 27th, 2003. I bought these years ago and never used them. they cobbled togethter about 5 pieces of line with connectore AND at the master cylinder, ther are 4 different ADAPTERS , And at the distribution block at the rear there are 2 ill fitting adapters. Toll Free: 888-577-6964 Live Chat Email: info@carid. ( I know a few have done it). Add to Buddy List. ihkgiz ojr fecvgd zrgtsk vxattd bkjcy qejifdj bmqjvl zykdbe qeohithy