Something I've been wondering...

[Nas Escobar]

Did Aleros ever come with drum brakes?

I know the SE Grand Am's got them but did any base Aleros get the drum brakes, or hubcaps/15 inch rims for that matter?

I've always wondered how bare the Alero came in stock form.

[Shiwnath]

Yup the Aleros came with drum brakes and hub caps. My girlfriend's Alero has rear drums and front calipers.

This is what the Alero hub caps look like:
http://images1.americanlisted.com/nlarge/2001_oldsmobile_alero_gx_17083939.jpg

[Nas Escobar]

Ouch... Never knew that one. So that would be the equivalent of a SE, a GX right?

See I'm thinking about doing a conversion on mine (I have drums, but don't have caps) but IDK if the rim diameter will clear the caliper.

[Shiwnath]

Yeah the hub caps and drum brakes were standard for the GX models. GL models had drum brakes with optional disc for the 4 banger GLs.

I don't see why they wouldn't clear the calipers. They're 15" in diameter so there should be sufficient room. I also had my car on 15" steelies for winter without any issues as well. Absolute worst case is just buy a used set of Grand Am alloy rims... You could probably find a set around $100 and they would look much nicer.

[Nas Escobar]

Damn, Aleros had it better than. Grand Ams, although Grand Am's had fogs standard unlike the Alero, which seems to be an option.

Hmmm You right. I already have alloys though. My next move is 16" rims. The 5 spokes that were available on the 99-02 GT's.

[sleepyalero]

@datcandypaint

:lol:

Weird, I thought you always had a Malibu. Till I see your sig... Your avi has always looked like a Malibu to me. :panic:

[Nas Escobar]

:haha: :haha: :haha:

:awesome: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I've actually posted pictures of my car on this forum.

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36343

I couldn't do a Malibu. They're bland looking compared to the Alero/Grand Am twins. There's a reason why they sold the Alero in Europe and not the Malibu. :lol:

And yes, "datcandypaint".

I made it when I was listening to E40. I really like the song and I didn't really have anything else to name it. I hate coming up with user names and I didn't want to use "Nas Escobar".

This is the song that inspired the username lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwGUdiIjROg

[sleepyalero]

:haha: :haha: :haha:

:awesome: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I've actually posted pictures of my car on this forum.

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36343

I couldn't do a Malibu. They're bland looking compared to the Alero/Grand Am twins. There's a reason why they sold the Alero in Europe and not the Malibu. :lol:

And yes, "datcandypaint".

I made it when I was listening to E40. I really like the song and I didn't really have anything else to name it. I hate coming up with user names and I didn't want to use "Nas Escobar".

This is the song that inspired the username lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwGUdiIjROg

Hey my cars name is destiny lol.

I hate user names to I just do sleepyalero. I'm @sleepyalero on Instagram. :lol:

And woah way back in September! Surprised I never saw the thread....

[Mike The Canadian]

:haha: :haha: :haha:

:awesome: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I've actually posted pictures of my car on this forum.

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36343

I couldn't do a Malibu. They're bland looking compared to the Alero/Grand Am twins. There's a reason why they sold the Alero in Europe and not the Malibu. :lol:

And yes, "datcandypaint".

I made it when I was listening to E40. I really like the song and I didn't really have anything else to name it. I hate coming up with user names and I didn't want to use "Nas Escobar".

This is the song that inspired the username lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwGUdiIjROg

I take exception! :lol:
We didn't even get rear discs or traction control as options in my year!

[Redog]

Stock brakes are a waste.

Do you have 17" wheels or bigger? This will cost you the same $$$

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24835&highlight=brakes

And my car:

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33586&highlight=camaro+brakes

and

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33624&highlight=pontaic+GXP

You can use stock 16" wheels on the front, IDK about the rear. I think you can