COMPLETE LT1 Brake Overhaul/LS1 Swap

[stilltime]

First and foremost I am simply assuming most members who do the LS1 swap haven't maintained their LT1 brakes 100%, mainly the fluid not being flushed/bled. I'm a member on CZ28.com as well and everyone pretty much swears by the LS1 swap, so I thought I would get an opinion over here.

This is strictly my DD; no track time and no autox of course. My tires would the weak point at either event.

LS1 Swap ~ $150-180 + Shipping
- Used Knuckles
- Used Calipers
- Used Pads
- Used Brake lines
- Used Rotors
- Used Hardware

I did some price searching and came up with a decent list for a complete LT1 brake overhaul.

For $148.27 + Shipping and cost for Synthetic fluid of choice and caliper paint/powdercoat:
- New Raybestos blanks
- New Raybestos Ceramic pads
- New Master Cylinder Cap
- New Master Cylinder Gasket
- New OEM Brake hoses w/ washers
- New Caliper Rebuild kit (boot/seal)
- New Raybestos Bleeders
- New Caliper bolts
- New Banjo bolts
- New Caliper bolt bushings

So for less money I could have all new brake parts and the piece of mind of having it done right or do the LS1 swap and save up for decent rotors and pads.

In my case I think I may benefit more from doing a complete overhaul rather than throwing some used parts on that will need upgraded in a short timeframe. At the same time I will also be removing ABS and installing Wilwood Prop. and Hurst line lock with SS lines on a custom aluminum bracket I'm making :drool:

Let me know what you guys think, heck maybe I'm just giving too much credit to the LT1 brakes.

[96lt1m6]

I don't think you are giving the Lt1 brakes too much love at all. The brakes on my '96 were great!
One day i pulled my e-brake up,opened my door and "POP" car starts rollin!:doh:So i did some searching around found KILLER DEALS on Ls1stuff also noticing the larger rotors. Me being the spurr of the moment person i am. i gather the needed parts to do the conversion. Rear brakes were done first along with the e-brake cable which was the only new part besides the castrol synthetic brake fluid and royal purple rear end fluid. Went for a drive and immediately noticed the difference in braking,the nose dive was gone and it had alot more stopping power,so far an A+ mod... The front came a few days later. Had everything swapped over in 45min and once again i was suprised with the added stopping power total investment was 175.00 front and rear..... So are Lt1 brakes bad definately NOT,do Ls1 brakes stop our heavy cars better due to larger rotors YES. Most of all since i have 19s and 18s the rotors don't look like they belong on a go-cart anymore.....

[stilltime]

Thanks for the input! Anyone else have a suggestion?

[LT1_Fireman]

The ls1 brakes are a great upgrade however I found the c5 upgrade to be more for looks than actually performing better (and yes I have tested that)
lt1 stock brakes stop from 60-136ft avg of 3
ls1 brakes stop from 60-119ft avg of 3
c5 brakes stop from 60-118ft avg of 3
all set ups used hawk hp plus brake pads, ss braided brake lines, dot 4 fluid,17x9.5 c5 replica wheels with good rubber, and on 80-85deg days on clean pavement.

[Ninety5PoloZ]

The ls1 brakes are a great upgrade however I found the c5 upgrade to be more for looks than actually performing better (and yes I have tested that)
lt1 stock brakes stop from 60-136ft avg of 3
ls1 brakes stop from 60-119ft avg of 3
c5 brakes stop from 60-118ft avg of 3
all set ups used hawk hp plus brake pads, ss braided brake lines, dot 4 fluid,17x9.5 c5 replica wheels with good rubber, and on 80-85deg days on clean pavement.

But your tests say that they stopped 1ft shorter than the LS1 brakes?? Is that a misprint or are the LS1 brakes a better investment?

Sorry I was just a little confused

[BLWNLT1]

is one foot worth the extra $$$$??? Almost same performance for ls1 brakes

[Ninety5PoloZ]

is one foot worth the extra $$$$??? Almost same performance for ls1 brakes

I didn't think that the C5 conversion was that much more. But I picked up my LS1 swap for $100 for everything, all I need is new rotors and pads.

I hope it a worth while investment, but my brakes SUCK right now

[stilltime]

I paid a member almost 2 weeks ago, haven't heard from him in a week for an LS1 swap...