drum to disc brakes

darksobsession · 03-21-2010, 06:38 PM

my rear brakes are drum type. can these be easily switched to disc brakes?

also, how mucy difference do drilled or slotted rotors make?

jayson_waltz · 03-21-2010, 07:43 PM

you'd have to get the calipers, rotors, all the mounting stuff for back there, then run brake lines to the front and probably need a different master cylinder. basically thats all i think.

[ion] C2 · 03-21-2010, 08:24 PM

d/s rotors make a big diff, esp in wet weather

widbyj · 03-22-2010, 05:26 PM

Rear upgrade to discs is actually quite simple:

1 - Obtain entire rear disc setup from a 99-03 GrandAm (including 'knuckles')
2 - Install on Alero/Malibu/GrandAm
3 - Enjoy increased braking power!

No lines, booster, master cylinder or any nasties to replace. Remember to get all the parking brake cables/hardware also. Perfect project for wrecking yard scrounging...

wrestlingandrunning · 03-22-2010, 10:26 PM

http://www.mpracing.org/store/index....&productId=444

kind of an upgrade too

Bigshot44 · 10-16-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widbyj

Rear upgrade to discs is actually quite simple:

1 - Obtain entire rear disc setup from a 99-03 GrandAm (including 'knuckles')
2 - Install on Alero/Malibu/GrandAm
3 - Enjoy increased braking power!

No lines, booster, master cylinder or any nasties to replace. Remember to get all the parking brake cables/hardware also. Perfect project for wrecking yard scrounging...

could you list all exact parts for whats needed from 99-03 grandam?

Lucalare · 10-16-2010, 09:28 PM

Wouldn't there be a different master cylinder? I know that discs require a bigger reservoir, unless they came up with a way to get around that with newer cars.