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Old 05-31-2006, 10:23 PM   #1
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Front Brake Swap??

is it possable to change JUST the front rotors and calipers on a 95 blazer to the newer 98 up 2 piston type or will i have to swap the caliper bracket too??? what would be involed if anyone has done this please put in detail what is required to adapt to the newer style
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Old 06-01-2006, 10:21 AM   #2
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Re: Front Brake Swap??

Get the bracket! The piston pins on the old style are exposed. On the newer style they are completely enclosed.
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Old 06-01-2006, 02:07 PM   #3
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Re: Front Brake Swap??

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Get the bracket! The piston pins on the old style are exposed. On the newer style they are completely enclosed.
thanks ...however could you remind me what the bracket is mounted to....
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Old 06-01-2006, 06:38 PM   #4
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Re: Front Brake Swap??

Two bolts at the back of the hub.
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Old 06-02-2006, 06:04 AM   #5
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Re: Front Brake Swap??

You will need

Calipers
Caliper Frame
Pads
Rotors
Knuckles
Hubs w/ integrated ABS
New dust shields

That is if you want to do it complete and correctly.

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