Question1981 Formula Firebird upgraded engine 350! Pinion gear going bad right seal leaking drum brakes Would like to change it out for 12 bolt (not necessary, but nice) & disk brakes a must, oh yea would like to keep the rear set for high way mileage (18 MPG) I am NOT into racing my bird!
Do you have any ideas what years and models would fit into place!
AnswerHi Vernon,
Without doing some serious modifications, you're staying with drum brakes. The disk set-up had a different master cylinder and prop valve assembly along with an upgraded line package. The spring perches for each rear are in different locations as are the shock mounts.
If you like what you have, repair it. Replacement will be a chore.
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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
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