1967-92 Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird Brake Parts
Covering three generations of GM F-body cars, this collection brings together brake parts for Camaro, Firebird, Trans Am, and related models from 1967-92. Compare front and four-wheel disc conversions, power brake systems, rear disc kits, master cylinders, hydraulic controls, lines, calipers, and supporting components for different F-body brake setups.
Brake Parts for 1967-92 Camaro and Firebird
Twenty-five years of F-body development make this collection less of a single brake category and more of a timeline. Early Camaro and Firebird models leave plenty of room for drum-to-disc conversions, while later cars begin from increasingly modern factory brake systems and call for a different mix of upgrades and service components.
The 1967-69 cars sit at the conversion-heavy end of that timeline. OEM-spindle disc systems can preserve the existing front suspension arrangement, 2-inch drop-spindle packages combine braking with stance, and 13-inch conversions move toward larger performance hardware. Complete four-wheel power disc systems take the same cars even further.
Second-generation applications introduce their own brake architecture, including Wilwood big brake systems for 1970-78 Camaro and Firebird models. By the time the range reaches later second- and third-generation cars, upgrading an existing disc system becomes just as relevant as converting one.
Across all three generations are the components that let those different brake systems work together: rear disc hardware for compatible GM axles, master cylinders, proportioning valves, power-assist components, Hydropower plumbing, brake lines, and related hydraulic parts. The deeper you go through the F-body timeline, the brake project changes with the car.
FAQ
How do I choose brake parts for my 1967-92 Camaro or Firebird?
Start with the exact year and model because this collection spans three F-body generations. Then identify the front and rear brakes, spindle configuration, rear axle, master cylinder, manual or power assist, and wheel setup currently on the car. A first-generation Camaro or Firebird can require very different parts from a later Trans Am or IROC, even though they appear in the same collection.
Can I convert a 1967-69 Camaro or Firebird to front disc brakes while keeping OEM spindles?
Yes. POL offers a 1967-69 Camaro front disc conversion designed around OEM spindles. A power disc conversion is also available, along with complete four-wheel power disc packages using OE spindles. Check the contents and requirements of the individual system to determine how much of the existing brake setup can remain.
What is the difference between OEM-spindle and 2-inch drop-spindle brake conversions?
The OEM-spindle route lets compatible early cars add front discs while retaining the standard spindle arrangement. A 2-inch drop-spindle system combines the brake conversion with a lower front stance. POL lists a 1967-81 Camaro disc conversion using 2-inch drop spindles, along with complete 1967-69 four-wheel power disc packages using drop spindles.
Are larger brake kits available for Camaro and Firebird applications?
Yes. POL lists a 1967-69 Camaro conversion using 13-inch rotors and 2-inch drop spindles, as well as a Wilwood Forged Dynalite big brake kit for 1970-78 Camaro and Firebird applications. Larger rotor and caliper packages require careful wheel-clearance checks, including wheel diameter, offset, spoke profile, and inner-barrel space.
Can I convert my Camaro or Firebird to four-wheel disc brakes?
Yes, depending on the year and components installed. POL offers complete four-wheel power disc packages for 1967-69 Camaro and Firebird applications. For cars that already have front discs, separate rear conversions are available for compatible GM 10- and 12-bolt rear ends.
What should I check when choosing a rear disc conversion?
Identify the rear axle currently installed rather than relying on the car's model year alone. POL's 11-inch rear disc system fits compatible GM 10- and 12-bolt rear ends and uses D154 ratcheting calipers. POL also specifies using a four-wheel-disc proportioning valve with this conversion. Confirm axle fitment, bolt pattern, parking-brake requirements, wheel clearance, and the hydraulic setup before ordering.
Do I need to change the master cylinder and proportioning valve when changing the brakes?
That depends on the existing system and the conversion being installed. The master cylinder and hydraulic controls need to match whether the car uses disc/drum or disc/disc brakes and whether braking is manual or power assisted. The collection includes disc brake master cylinder and proportioning valve kits, combination valves, manual master-cylinder pushrods, and other hydraulic components for configuring the system correctly.