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Old 12-19-2002   #1 (permalink)
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Default 86 to 91 brake upgrade questions...

I'm replacing the 86 front brakes with 91 front brakes, spindles and calipers for my 86 gt. I have few questions:

1. What kinda "gotchas" can I expect from this project?

2. I want to use stainless steel braided hoses for this upgrade. What brand would you guys suggest?

3. Will the new hoses fit up to the '86 steel lines, or will I have to replace those lines as well?

4. Has anyone used the Maximum Motorsports stainless caliper sleeves and are they worth it for street use?
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Why not upgrade to something better like 13" discs? or at least dual piston 99+ brakes?
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Money...I got these brakes real cheap and I won't have to change wheels. Trust me, I'd rather do what you're suggesting, but I need something better than what I've got with the little money I have.
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you need to swap out your struts, other than that, it is easy, re-use the lines, and in most cases, braided hoses are overkill for the street
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But the braided hoses are soooo cooool!!!!!!
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