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Author:  purplechevy-Z28 [Thu May 26, 2011 12:46 am ]
Post subject:  axle swop
can eneybody give me some advise.I want to fit a 2002 Z28 axle into my 1995 Z28 i have been told the brakes are different .Would this just be a case of unbolting the ones from the 2002 and fitting the 1995 ones on.If you know of any proplems i mit come across can you please let me know.
many thanks adrian
Author:  maudyZ28 [Sun May 29, 2011 1:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: axle swop
you are correct that the brakes are different. Also there my be a problem if your 95 has traction control. if not you dont need to worry.

with regards to the brakes I would use the 2002 once as they are must better, but for the handbrake you may have to get the rear cables specifically for the 98-02 cars, unless the part will match up already. The main central brake hose should aso match but beware it will be rusty and you may need to do a bit of re-piping. Give me a shout if you need any more help. I've swapped axles on my 99 to a 02 and although the brakes are the same I had to faf with traction control stuffs :D
Author:  purplechevy-Z28 [Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: axle swop
Thanks for the reply maudy the info is a great help.It looks like i dont have to go down that route know as i have checked the diff ,bearings and changed the pinion seal and oil and have got away with it. First long run with the car going to wheels day stopped at clacket to meet up with the boys and the axle was smokeing .It had boiled because the pinion nut was to tight so home went the car on a recovery truck and i went on to wheels day in a mates astro van.Been running the car for a week now and all seems to be ok touch wood.
Thanks again for your reply
adrian
Author:  maudyZ28 [Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: axle swop
ok no probs dude, smoking cause nut is too tight is a new one on me, appearently they should be torqued really tight anyway?

either way hopefully all is well
Author:  purplechevy-Z28 [Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: axle swop
new one on me to .But the guy at my workshop said it was torqued up tight but the crush sleve had not crushed and all the load was on the bearing.Anyway will keep a check on it.Thanks again
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