GBody 10/12 Bolt Chevy Rear End Big Disc brake upgrade, DO IT YOURSELF (PART 1)

READ DESCRIPTION- This rear end came out of and is going in a GBody
Doing this video, first of all, because I can. Second to provide a more descriptive how to on doing a rear disc upgrade for your Chevy 10/12 Bolt rear end. With slight modification to your housing ends, you can put 98-2002 Camaro rear disc brakes on the car, changing the drums. You can also save a ton of money, if you pull decent used parts from a donor car (at the junk yard) and if you catch them on a half off day, you will save even more money. I usually have a setup laying around, but instead of buying them from someone, I encourage you to pull them yourself.
You can pull them off the donor vehicle, by taking the rear wheels off (if they are on), removing the rear caliper and pabs (retaining the bolts/hardware). the you will need to pull the axles (which is done the same way I show you in the video). then pull the ebrake/backing plate assembly and all bolts... if you want, pull the ebrake cable too, this may help you modify your vehicle so that the ebrake works properly.
I do not know everything, but if you ask any questions, I will share what I do know.
What you will need:
- donor rear brakes (either new or) from a 98-02 Camaro
- longer studs, 10 (at least 2.5" long) and for your vehicles proper knurl diameter
- gear oil (and additive, if you have a posi unit)
- 3/8 inch drill bit and smaller bit for pilot holes (must be able to drill through steel)
- sawzaw, hand saw, grinder, torch, or whatever you can use to cut thick metal
- should replace the seals and bearings while you are at it
- I normally get new rotors and pads (brake motive has them for crazy cheap)
- disc/disc prop valve, or modify your stock, or add adj prop valve to rear line
- shock relocation brackets, which can be made from angle iron, misc bolts/nuts
Last but not least, you need COMMON SENSE! I may have missed a thing or to in the list but it will be explained in the video.
Certain aftermarket 15" wheels may work with this upgrade, but you will more than likely need 16" or larger wheels. Do your research...

[@gtsdesigns]

thanks, my son is always around and always asking questions... i try to give him the answer or we go look it up, so that he stays encouraged to ask more and learn more... i am going to take some measurements (like the axle flange offset to the housing end, etc) to give people something to compare on vehicles that are different from what this particular rear end goes in, I will be doing an 8.2 10 bolt in the near future to try it on that...

[@gtsdesigns]

glad you liked it, there are many ways to do this sort of upgrade too, with many different disc brake setups... many parts from newer cars interchange with our older cars, just gotta figure it out and do a little research

[@1400IntruderVS]

Great videos. I am a career technician so of course I don't all the step by step but the parts exchange and alterations save me the trouble of figuring it out and on behalf of all of us watching at any skill level (if I may speak for more than myself), Thank you for sharing this information your experience and your time.

[@gtsdesigns]

it all depends on what you will be doing with the cutlass, in my opinion... if its just a street car and you wont be too hard on it, a 7.5 will be fine... if you want to go to the track and launch hard etc. bigger/better axles and hardware with a good posi, etc. is the way to go... an 8.5 or ford 9" or custom... all depends on what you can afford to do in my book...

[@TheRoguelement]

Fantastic video ..You described each process and reason exctly like a guy who "KNOWS" I built my first 78 G body wagon BlK on BLK power everything from a funeral home that who was told it needed yet another crate motor si I got after it sat in the corner of there drive way collecting crap . I did the newly posi made el comino rear work with all poly-PST with good springs but left the drum's {drag racing} coil over rear and used box adjustable rear control arm's with good ends and QA1 2 way ,made my own cross member for bent 3 inch S/S worked 700R4 nice converter {lock up} and costly for what I got but used a rather small 355 instead of the 434 I wanted but cost was getting up there ..I used a narrow type vette rally wheel up front & the same rally but 15X8, small drop in the front no cowl hood which sucked for carburetor hood clearance issu so I used the Stealth first design work outrageous but would have still rather used spacer plate and maybe small plate system ? and then let My ex wife talk me into selling over time. So today in building one last Malibu wagon a 1981 this time with a big inch LS motor injected with spray the right trans, go to lighten it up a little and do the 434 maybe @&% drag radial drag racing just to fuck around . I started building mostly chevy's like 40 yrs ago ...So I built a few, with each one different but the same kinda .. Any I have a lot of repair panel's to replace yet so it might be a while yet.anyway I'd love to see what your G body'd turned out like ..

[@AlchemistLair]

Great video!! I like that you covered everything that went wrong or might go wrong. A lot of "how to" videos tell you to do something and then edit to the item done and don't show what could go wrong.

[@harlanrohan1653]

I guess I am quite off topic but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@Hotrodfink58]

hey buddy, this is type of videos we all need , you showed us the laborious tasks that most guys don't show/share, thinking that we already know. anyway thank you, good job

[@SYFGARAGE]

Awesome video Gerald! This is sure to help A LOT of people out. Makes me wish I didn't put I 9" in everything around here. I hate the brakes I have lol.

[@gtsdesigns]

lol... thanks for watchin the whole thing... was it good to leave unedited for the most part, some people I think should appreciate seeing it in real time, so that they have a guide on how long it should take, if taking longer than its prob the tool or the user...

[@trucavalier]

I have the exact same breaker bar it's a beast for the $$. Those harbor freight "Chicago" weak extension/adapters are free replacement!

[@MELMAN109]

Very good information, after watching this I feel waaaay more comfortable doing the swap

[@gtsdesigns]

in short, no... i had purchased a very expensive bracket kit and c6 zo6 brake setup for my 9"... however you can simply use explorer brakes or buy an economy brake kit for a decent price... i will def do a vid on this for you in the very near future, including what to pull from the yard...

[@gtsdesigns]

sorry for the late response been crazy busy... havent done any vids on the ebrake setup as the el co has been set to the side for a bit... but a friend of mine, named "ElCoWarren" has made brackets that not only look good, were easy to make, but should function very well with this swap... he has a youtube channel and some pretty good projects going at all times... i know he posted a few vids on his bracket... it is pretty much how it should be done... although there are more way then one...

[@gtsdesigns]

thanks, mod is pretty much done, part 2 is up and gonna get it bolted back together...

[@gtsdesigns]

thanks for watching, i figured it was long, but whoever doesnt need to see every little detail, can just skip through... gonna be finishing it up shortly... pretty easy mod... wanted to show good detail in some of the aggravations, if any at all...

[@EMFT]

very well done the real time real world process you documented was a worthy watch. Thanks for your work.

[@miguelmaldonado9881]

U can also put the caliper with the letters not upside down, just swap left and right and ur brake hose will be goin down and curvin up or straight up

[@gtsdesigns]

its a little more complicated that this comment area will allow me room, but it depends on what housing ends he has, speedway sells a complete kit i believe which will include the brackets, that may be an easier swap for him, you can use lincoln versalles disc brakes too, but he needs to know what housing he has, what did it come off of, did he have it shortened, etc? which ends are on it...

[@rockeen814]

Great vid very informative thanks Skip, can't wait to transform my 8.5" to big brakes. Anxious about that ac delete panel too.

[@gtsdesigns]

I have the 9" bug too...lmao... i have a complete set of brackets to content with, get rid of, for a great deal! well depends on if someone wants to put c6 z06 brakes on a ford 9"... i have to get another housing and have it shortened, funny thing is, i had a whole other housing and whole other rearend not too long ago... but im a nice fellow! lmao!

[@brucemontanbeau8020]

Does this disc brake conversion move the wheel outward making it closer to the quarter panel,

[@edgarza4649]

Love your videos iam starting to do a Buick regal disc brakes conversion .my question is from what year Camaro rear end i can use ?

[@dorrencereid459]

Trying to do my upgrage. Is it possible to get axles with the bearings in the hubs and do away with the press in bearings. The blazer axles i have are 48" from plate to plate but as you know the g body is 54". Shorter wont catch the spider gear.

[@WilliamMcNett]

did the same thing with a S-10, only I used a template and a cutting torch on those flanges 👍

[@WilliamMcNett]

a link in the description would be nice 😉

[@SupDoggyTV]

Hi, can I use the front brake equipment as well? Will be dor an 87 Oldsmobile cutlass 2Dr.

[@gtsdesigns]

no prob, i took most/all of my vids down, cause I was feeling some sort of way, but will be doing vids with a certain purpose or not doing them at all... thanks for watching them...

[@irrk1]

need to get your self a new impact gun! cambel housefeild is crap i then bought an ingresolrand.. much better that bolt did give me any issue on mine but great Vid though happy to see the son is interested in helping.

[@gtsdesigns]

thnks for watching

[@damienhill6093]

I'm using 2013 Camaro SS calipers do I need to use 2013 backing plates? Or the 2000 Camaro plates will work just fine...

[@85_gbody_ss90]

Your 3 videos explaining this process is the best videos I’ve come across. What backing plate do I need for a rear big break upgrade on my 85 Monte SS? Can I use an LS1 Camaro backing pate for Corvette rear calipers?

[@4g6333]

I'm trying to convert mine back to drums to clear the stock 15" grand national wheels my axle already has the four bowl set up & it does not look like it was cut to fit the ls1 breaks . What drum brake setup fits the fout bolt pattern? Thanks for your help.

[@gtsdesigns]

cool, it is very simple you will do fine...

[@jevchance]

Nice reference to put out there man.

[@zxKrookedxz]

Thank GOD for this video.

[@a.f-body1vids655]

Awesome video! Thank you! This is how you make a video!

[@gtsdesigns]

thanks

[@aadams0921]

How hard is this to do with the rear still in the car

[@BillyRay501]

I was just about the ask the same thing

[@aadams0921]

@@BillyRay501 it’s not hard

[@BillyRay501]

@@aadams0921 ok cool thanks for the quick response

[@chad19701962]

nice video thanks for making it

[@ricosuavereyes9786]

great job man keep up the good work we appreciate the reel time stuff don't worry about the haters. .

[@pballered]

You mentioned that you were going to be working on an e-brake bracket that bolts to the rear to the backing plate. Have you covered that in a video? If not do you any posts that you can recommend? I have not been able to find anything. Thanks and much love for your videos.

[@MrGetmoney84]

doing this soon as I get the money!

[@blakecurci1121]

Great video!

[@cubcadetbob]

GREAT video, thanks!!

[@thethomaslm]

dos this build fit the buick Grand National 1986 apiron wise the axles look the same ? =) great video

[@narutomoney1000]

Hello there, can you do this with a 1979 camaro rear end??? Thanks

[@pmotorsports8276]

Yes and easier

[@skulledmonte84]

ok thanks ill tell him

[@skulledmonte84]

Cool !!!! What years of Explorers,an does it matter what Model,or 4x4 ? I am asking you for a friend of mine. He just got a 9" for his Monte. It has the brackets for the trailing arms,But needs only the bracket for the disc brake calipers,he has everything else,speedwaymotors sells them, but What one would he need ?

[@gtsdesigns]

cool, glad i could help

[@ksykes902]

Hi, I have a 84 Buick Regal doing disc Brakes in the back it's a 7.5 rear end with 26 spine going to Beef It Up to 28 spine wanted to know will the axles in a 2001 Chevy Blazer 2 wheel drive work

[@skulledmonte84]

I may have missed something,Will this work for a Ford 9" too ? 98-2002 Camaro rear disc brake calipers ebrake/backing plate assembly ?

[@ak47popoff]

cool good vid man!

[@blackbrier5475]

I have a 2003 chevy Tahoe rear axle doner part will this fit my 1966 chevy c10?

[@bambambundy6]

Would it make any difference if the calipers are from the front or back of the donor car?

[@victorvera5265]

can't find part 2..

[@gtsdesigns]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXS5hqtnfKyrgdE

[@seandixson4912]

Ive ran into an issue i got everything you mentioned but when trying to slide rotors on axle they dont slide over the center part of axle! Any help will be greatly appreciated

[@pablosbuickgarage]

Will this work for z06 14” rotors and z06 front calipers being used for the rear?

[@MAKAVELLI228]

+gtdesigns do you need to upgrade the master cylinder or any valves since your going 4 wheel disc brakes? thanks great video

[@MrBecuzIcan]

Did you change the front brakes as well to match the Camaro LS rear disc brakes? If so was it an easy bolt up set up? I want match calibers

[@jhh70]

Awesome

[@commentbeast3985]

New Subscriber here with a quick question, I have an 86 El Camino 5.0L.....can I use these same parts and techniques??

[@miguelmaldonado9881]

Good video. Do you know if a non posi axle is the same as one in a posi rearend.

[@svn0svn]

Does this work for 1996-98 Chevy Tahoe and Silverado 1/2 tons..... What I mean is can I use the Camaro breaks

[@TheFlawless86]

Do u have a video on the e brake setup??

[@gtsdesigns]

havent done a video on the ebrake yet, it is simple to do though... I have two el co projects, maybe ill get to one soon... but not thinkin bout em right now... too many projects altogether... lol

[@TheFlawless86]

I here ya homie...could the ls1 pab be used with the c5 calipers?? Just wondering. ..

[@zxKrookedxz]

so what is the name of the hub thing with the e brake assembly? im looking to order on ebay.

[@ricosuavereyes9786]

I have a third gen camaro is it the same concept or different any advice you can give me would help thanks again. G

[@gtsdesigns]

it may bolt up the same or similar in theory... just need to check the offsets, etc... if you pull the parts on one of the half off days, it can be a relatively inexpensive was to attempt it, just double and triple check everything before you cut anything, if anything needs cutting... im not 100 percent sure, i havent worked on any third gen camaros

[@migzchevy22]

Would I be able to install a Camaro rear end and directly attach it to a 1988 caprice. Looking for posi and disc brakes

[@apdabeast15]

Nope, but a 9C1 Caprice (8.5' Rear) or 94-96 Impala SS rear would be a direct swap. They both come with disc setup.

[@geethangbaby9]

do you have to change out your master cylinder if you have the stock one that came with the car

[@gtsdesigns]

not necessarily no, but you may need to change out your proportioning valve... (or add one to control/proportion rear) and there are several budget friendly ways to do this... take a look around on gbody forum... im sure i made (and others) a ton of threads years ago on this... cant remember exactly off hand, which vehicle to get one of off etc... want to say 77-80 caddy (that came with rear disc brakes was a direct swap.. cant remember though... or contact EightiesPerformance LLC...

[@TheFlawless86]

In possess if doing this swap on my cutlass. My ? Is can the ls1 pab be used with the c5 caliper??

[@gtsdesigns]

yes, for the rear setup

[@TheFlawless86]

What about the front??

[@gtsdesigns]

Albert Walters I use Kore3 brackets for all my front setups... the brackets call for vette pabs... so if you follow suit, you would need to use vette pabs... you can use either ls1 or vette calipers with vette pabs too.. but the vette pab and the ls1 pab mount up differently... you may be able to find someone with a front bracket for ls1 pabs, if you look hard enough... i use KORE3

[@jpaul4886]

Do you have rear disc brake kit for sale for the grand national 8.5 rear end

[@pichitochavez8072]

What rotor did you use

[@This0is0pointless]

"09-02 Camaro" you mean a fourth gen 1993-2002?

[@gtsdesigns]

no 98-02

[@This0is0pointless]

gtsdesigns oooh ok that makes more sense, thanks for the heads up

[@TheFlawless86]

Do u have a face book so I can hit u up?? Who u used far as roters??

[@miguelmaldonado9881]

12.5

[@qponds61]

Wht city u in do u offer to do it

[@wildeyednorthernboy]

i watched the whole thing....at 46:27 i was going 2 turn the video off when i heard that loud mouth wildeyednorthernboy...but i still watch LOL

[@garagebuilt4290]

58:56

[@gtsdesigns]

thanks