SE to GT Rear Disc Conversion - Page 5

ImpetuousRacer · 04-10-2004, 10:28 AM

Ok, one more question. What's the minimum the rear rotor can be machined down to? I heard .410" Can anyone confirm this?

snwman · 04-10-2004, 10:54 AM

it should be on the rotor itself, I have an extra set of factory rear rotors that look to be in very good shape if you wanted them. there is no edge from where the pads would rub against meaning that the car has low miles. let me know

03 Cav Fire · 04-10-2004, 07:09 PM

Here's another question for you guys... does anyone know for sure whether or not the Grand Am SE drums are the same used on the Jbodies? If so, I could save a ton of money on my conversion...

snwman · 04-10-2004, 07:33 PM

Dunno about that, I think the j bodies have a different bolt pattern.

ImpetuousRacer · 04-10-2004, 08:34 PM

Thats what everyone says, but when I look at mine, its on the inside, and half the number is cut off. That's how the rotor was manufactured. Looks like 00. Even the guy at checker with his super spectacles on couldnt read it. If someone has a good print and can read it, please do so. I might take you up on those rotors snow man, Where u from?

03 Cav Fire · 04-11-2004, 07:49 AM

Different bolt pattern isn't a problem for me... my rims have a 10 hole setup... it'll fit 5X100 OR 5X114.3

My question is, are the connections for the SE drums (brake system) the same or close to it (not counting bolt pattern) as the Js... I dont know if anyone has tried this before...

Ironically, I DO have a GAGT I can pull one of the braking systems off of and at least attempt it

snwman · 04-13-2004, 08:38 AM

I have an SE drum setup laying in the garage and can probably get pics later.

let me go check my rotors and see if I can read either of them, im in seattle btw.

snwman · 04-13-2004, 08:41 AM

k looks to say 9.0 i assume mm?

ImpetuousRacer · 04-16-2004, 05:49 PM

Thanks for all the help guys! Ill be slapping the conversion on this weekend!

snwman · 04-16-2004, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gt00

Probably means 9 in. diameter drum .

umm this was printed on a rotor. why would it be drum diam then? heh

ImpetuousRacer · 04-21-2004, 01:00 PM

Got it all in, Now I know what it feels like to have rear brakes! (Drums didnt do SH!$!)

snwman · 04-21-2004, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImpetuousRacer

Got it all in, Now I know what it feels like to have rear brakes! (Drums didnt do SH!$!)

Big difference isnt it. the car brakes much more even not as much nosedive, I also imagine this is why I was going through so many rotors on the front because the rears dont do anything at all.

ImpetuousRacer · 04-21-2004, 09:08 PM

My Exact thoughts!

Quote:

Originally Posted by snwman

Big difference isnt it. the car brakes much more even not as much nosedive, I also imagine this is why I was going through so many rotors on the front because the rears dont do anything at all.

Necrosis · 10-11-2004, 10:47 AM

If I decided to order the parts for the conversion from GM Parts Direct (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/), what are all the parts I need?

DrFabulous · 10-11-2004, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallflower

Parts list and quickie how-to over at GAOC.

SE conversion

here

Necrosis · 10-11-2004, 05:13 PM

I'll probably just go the junkyard way. What do I ask for when I call? Both rear disc hub assemblies from a 99+ GAGT?

Aleromi · 10-11-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necrosis

I'll probably just go the junkyard way. What do I ask for when I call? Both rear disc hub assemblies from a 99+ GAGT?

Ask for the whole rear end ... Just need to get the e-brake and new brake hose's....
Y on the hose's cuz u would want the lines to fail on ya....

lightningGA · 10-17-2004, 02:38 PM

looks like it's all there

for a good price too

DrFabulous · 10-18-2004, 03:12 PM

yea no kidding. i might have to bid on this too.

nah man it's your find. i won't jack the price on ya. but let me know if you decide not to get it, cause i will.

Grand_Damn · 10-18-2005, 07:26 AM

i went to my local dealer and got the entire rear suspension for $300...so i got a pair or stock springs and (not so in good shape) struts...

04-10-2004, 10:54 AM	#82
snwman GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 39 Posts: 333 Vehicle: 2000 SilverMist SE	it should be on the rotor itself, I have an extra set of factory rear rotors that look to be in very good shape if you wanted them. there is no edge from where the pads would rub against meaning that the car has low miles. let me know __________________ 05 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium WR Pearl BLUE 3" Tuboback, Helix Uppipe, AEM EMS, AEM WideBand o2 18" Pearl Black Centerline RPM w/ Toyo Proxes 4 Rubberbands

04-10-2004, 07:33 PM	#84
snwman GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 39 Posts: 333 Vehicle: 2000 SilverMist SE	Dunno about that, I think the j bodies have a different bolt pattern. __________________ 05 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium WR Pearl BLUE 3" Tuboback, Helix Uppipe, AEM EMS, AEM WideBand o2 18" Pearl Black Centerline RPM w/ Toyo Proxes 4 Rubberbands

04-13-2004, 08:38 AM	#87
snwman GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 39 Posts: 333 Vehicle: 2000 SilverMist SE	I have an SE drum setup laying in the garage and can probably get pics later. let me go check my rotors and see if I can read either of them, im in seattle btw. __________________ 05 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium WR Pearl BLUE 3" Tuboback, Helix Uppipe, AEM EMS, AEM WideBand o2 18" Pearl Black Centerline RPM w/ Toyo Proxes 4 Rubberbands

04-13-2004, 08:41 AM	#88
snwman GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 39 Posts: 333 Vehicle: 2000 SilverMist SE	k looks to say 9.0 i assume mm? __________________ 05 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium WR Pearl BLUE 3" Tuboback, Helix Uppipe, AEM EMS, AEM WideBand o2 18" Pearl Black Centerline RPM w/ Toyo Proxes 4 Rubberbands

10-17-2004, 02:38 PM	#98
lightningGA Bagged and Boosted!! AKA: Paul Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Saratoga, NY area Age: 47 Posts: 1,424 Vehicle: Boosted 00 GA	looks like it's all there for a good price too __________________ CARDOMAIN Not updated in forever!!! XCLUSIVE Car Club Eaton SUPER CHARGED!!!!!

04-10-2004, 10:28 AM	#81
ImpetuousRacer GAGT - Member AKA: James Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 615 Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Malibu	Ok, one more question. What's the minimum the rear rotor can be machined down to? I heard .410" Can anyone confirm this?

04-10-2004, 07:09 PM	#83
03 Cav Fire Full Throttle Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Huber Heights, OH Age: 41 Posts: 120 Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire	Here's another question for you guys... does anyone know for sure whether or not the Grand Am SE drums are the same used on the Jbodies? If so, I could save a ton of money on my conversion...

04-10-2004, 08:34 PM	#85
ImpetuousRacer GAGT - Member AKA: James Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 615 Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Malibu	Thats what everyone says, but when I look at mine, its on the inside, and half the number is cut off. That's how the rotor was manufactured. Looks like 00. Even the guy at checker with his super spectacles on couldnt read it. If someone has a good print and can read it, please do so. I might take you up on those rotors snow man, Where u from?

04-11-2004, 07:49 AM	#86
03 Cav Fire Full Throttle Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Huber Heights, OH Age: 41 Posts: 120 Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire	Different bolt pattern isn't a problem for me... my rims have a 10 hole setup... it'll fit 5X100 OR 5X114.3 My question is, are the connections for the SE drums (brake system) the same or close to it (not counting bolt pattern) as the Js... I dont know if anyone has tried this before... Ironically, I DO have a GAGT I can pull one of the braking systems off of and at least attempt it

04-16-2004, 05:49 PM	#89
ImpetuousRacer GAGT - Member AKA: James Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 615 Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Malibu	Thanks for all the help guys! Ill be slapping the conversion on this weekend!

04-21-2004, 01:00 PM	#91
ImpetuousRacer GAGT - Member AKA: James Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 40 Posts: 615 Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Malibu	Got it all in, Now I know what it feels like to have rear brakes! (Drums didnt do SH!$!)

10-11-2004, 10:47 AM	#94
Necrosis GAGT - Member AKA: Rob Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 37 Posts: 46 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am	If I decided to order the parts for the conversion from GM Parts Direct (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/), what are all the parts I need?

10-11-2004, 05:13 PM	#96
Necrosis GAGT - Member AKA: Rob Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 37 Posts: 46 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am	I'll probably just go the junkyard way. What do I ask for when I call? Both rear disc hub assemblies from a 99+ GAGT?

10-18-2004, 03:12 PM	#99
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	yea no kidding. i might have to bid on this too. nah man it's your find. i won't jack the price on ya. but let me know if you decide not to get it, cause i will. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

10-18-2005, 07:26 AM	#100
Grand_Damn car payment again :( AKA: Jonathan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hillsboro, OR Age: 40 Posts: 377 Vehicle: 2006 Ford Fusion S	i went to my local dealer and got the entire rear suspension for $300...so i got a pair or stock springs and (not so in good shape) struts... __________________ ??/??/???? - 11/07/2008: Goodbye 2001 Grand Am SE1...my first car, which i actually owned

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