Thread: Rear Brake upgrades?

Originally Posted by TMC

Thanks for the replies. I already have the 12" front brake upgrade and my rears are in need of new calipers and pads, so I'll go with the Grand Am aluminum and some better pads. I realize the rears only do 20 - 30-% of the breaking but every little bit helps if you are autocrossing. Again, thanks to all who replied. I'm in Japan for 2 weeks on business and haven't kept up on the forum. The Japanese are really into their cars even though they are mostly ricers, it's still good to see the enthusiasm. Gas is $4.80 / gallon here, and highway tolls are outrageous!
Great to see Japan for the first time. It's a rare opportunity.
Blessings to you all in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Tim (TMC)

Be aware, the Grand Am calipers take a little modification to run. There's a couple of areas on the bracket that need ground down so that the bracket mounts flush, and you'll need to grind around the bleeder to get clearance if you're using the stock brake lines. Overall it's pretty simple, but it's not straight bolt-on.