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GeforceXtreme · 07-09-2007, 02:58 AM

I have a set of F-body LS1 calipers that are going onto my car. Well my car stock uses 14mm bolts and the F-body LS1 calipers use 12mm. Well I could go the cheap route and just use spacers to fill the gap. However being my brakes, I rather just stick with the larger bolts. Well in order for me to use my stock bolts, I need to have caliper brackets holes increased from 12mm x 1.75 pitch to 14mm x 2.0 pitch. I have not been able to come across a 14mm tab, and as well I don’t have good enough tools I think to drill in the first place. So does anyone know of a good machine shop or a buddy that could do this for me? It shouldn’t be that hard of a job if someone actually has the right tools.

Let me know guys
Thanks

GeforceXtreme · 07-09-2007, 11:03 AM

Hum no takers. I guess I will have to try to find a shop myself.... where to start? lol

turbo4g63 · 07-09-2007, 11:31 AM

since you alread know all of the info on the sizes why not just do it yourself....all you need is a drill, bit, and a tap, its not hard

GeforceXtreme · 07-09-2007, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo4g63

since you alread know all of the info on the sizes why not just do it yourself....all you need is a drill, bit, and a tap, its not hard

Problem is I can't find a 14mm tap unless the people at home Depot and Lowe's hate me. And as well I am unsure of what drill bit to use. I never really use drills or stuff so I don't know too much about it.

07-09-2007, 02:58 AM	#1
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Machine shop to drill/tap brake caliper brackets? I have a set of F-body LS1 calipers that are going onto my car. Well my car stock uses 14mm bolts and the F-body LS1 calipers use 12mm. Well I could go the cheap route and just use spacers to fill the gap. However being my brakes, I rather just stick with the larger bolts. Well in order for me to use my stock bolts, I need to have caliper brackets holes increased from 12mm x 1.75 pitch to 14mm x 2.0 pitch. I have not been able to come across a 14mm tab, and as well I don’t have good enough tools I think to drill in the first place. So does anyone know of a good machine shop or a buddy that could do this for me? It shouldn’t be that hard of a job if someone actually has the right tools. Let me know guys Thanks __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap)

07-09-2007, 11:03 AM	#2
GeforceXtreme Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Holland, Pa Member #367 My Ride: 2000 Buick Regal GSE iTrader: (0)	Hum no takers. I guess I will have to try to find a shop myself.... where to start? lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - "Gods Grocery Getter is powered by an L67 3800" - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* 12.900 @ 109.91mph 2.166 60Ft (Fastest 1/4) 13.374 @ 110.01mph 2.467 60Ft (Fastest Trap) Last edited by GeforceXtreme; 07-09-2007 at 11:20 AM.

07-09-2007, 11:31 AM	#3
turbo4g63 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: near west chester Member #1057 My Ride: 98' 4runner iTrader: (0)	since you alread know all of the info on the sizes why not just do it yourself....all you need is a drill, bit, and a tap, its not hard __________________ Bill If you guys see a possum...try to kill it, it's not a pet!

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