Delta 88 brake upgrade parts?

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Old November 3rd, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Delta 88 brake upgrade parts?

I was wondering if there are ungraded brake calipers for a early 80's Delta 88? I am looking for multi-piston calipers mainly then the stock single piston calipers.......

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Old November 3rd, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I was wondering if there are ungraded brake calipers for a early 80's Delta 88? I am looking for multi-piston calipers mainly then the stock single piston calipers.......

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Unless you plan to change the spindle, you're stuck with the stock rotor diameter and sliding caliper interface. Howe racing makes multi-piston aluminum calipers that fit the GM single piston interface and provide a little more piston area. You can also easily upgrade pad material for more friction. Note that a master cylinder with a small piston will provide higher line pressure for a given pedal pressure (but at the expense of longer travel).

Now, if you want to spend some real money, Baer sells a brake upgrade kit for the 94-96 Impala SS that also fits the 77-90 B-body cars. If you currently have a 4.75" bolt circle you will need to convert to the 5 x 5" bolt circle used on the wagons and 98s. Oh, and the Baer kit cost about $4,000...
Old November 5th, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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Thanks for the info I will have to check them out
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