WS6 Trans Am gets new brakes and WOW!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2018
- WS6 Trans Am gets new brakes
After adding the new wheels the stock brakes were looking pretty bad!! I also had some shudder when stopping hard due to a warped rotor. I decided to buy this kit as opposed to repainting my stock setup and using just new rotors. I can't say enough about this kit. It is like night and day difference. I will list all parts down below. If you have any question let me know.
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Brotha man now that was a straight forward installation. I appreciate companies that make bolt on kits without having to modify anything. I'll be doing this swap on my 00 WS6. Thanks for another awesome video!!!
Thank you. Let me know if you run into any issues or got questions.
thanks for telling us which size wrench to use im doing alot of the same mods, and having those tools already pulled from the tool box and on the work care is saving so much time love the ws6 keep them coming
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Just found your page and love the videos. I picked up an 02 ws6 up two years ago now have 60k on it and bone stock. Looking to do a lot of the same upgrades and these videos are perfect and detailed
Thank you. Hopefully these will help and I have new ones coming. Hit me up with any questions
Just wanted to say thank you so much for your videos. I recently purchased an 02 collector ws6 manual (in the UK), and having no previous experience with these cars I’m finding your videos the most helpful on the web. I’ve only worked on mustangs in the past, but I’m so obsessed with the Trans Am, always wanted one! I’m going for a staggered set of Torque Thrust M wheels and also looking at this exact brake kit from RockAuto, so thanks again for the video! Your header videos will help me a lot too. It’s a shame you can’t do a manual clutch master cylinder swap and bleeding video, that’s on my list of jobs now. All the best :)
Thank you for watching and commenting. Who knows I may buy a 6 speed down the road. I am also buying and selling.
Lol that scream scared the shuttle out of me! I'm stranded on a parking lot until tomorrow and it's dark
Like your videos ! I have a 99 identical to yours. I ordered PRC 225 heads, Magic stick v.4 cam,Fast LSX 92mm Intake, Nick Willams 92mm Throttle body,Bosch 42lb LS1 Injectors. Already had SLP long tube headers and a K&N ram air filter. Put it all together and got 470hp to my tires in the little LS1 It came with ! Im 61 and its a lot of fun !!
Sounds like an awesome ride. Age doesn't matter when you are having fun.
Doing this now on my WS6, this video helped walk me through the process.
Glad you mentioned the torque specs.
Good Stuff. Thanks.
Thank you. Glad I could help
...workin on a 98 formula myself... enjoy the ws6 videos... keep the f-body stuff coming bro!
I'm gonna try 👍
What a great video! Thanks for the parts list especially!
Thank you. And you're welcome 👍
Your videos motivate me to start working on mine again . I have a 98 ls1. Keep the videos coming bro .
Thank you Rolando. Get out there and start on that thing 👍
I'm installing LS1 Brakes on my 1968 Camaro. Your video answers many questions as I don't have a working setup for reference. Thanks for taking the time to show this in detail. BTW I'm using "Powerstop" components as well.
Thank you. Glad it could help
Great video bro, doing same today on my ws6 so good to watch to refresh what i already knew.
Thank you
As always. Looks good
Thanks Pat
Man you make me wanna do all this stuff thanks for the uploads
Thank you. Hopefully makes it easier when you do upgrade 👍
TWA Motorsports yeah your video helps out a lot bro!
@@Saiyanssj2 awesome thank you
Wow got me confident in doing this myself. The size u spoke of will help me save time
Thank you. Glad I could help
Cool vid man I plan on doing this to my 96 impala ss. Using the same brake kit
Thank you. Its a well put together kit.
I don’t see this video on your trans am playlists at all lol. I love this kit and will be getting it soon. Love all the info.
It's a great kit
Wow. Just wow.
Thanks
Thanks. Going to do the same to my WS6.
They work great.
I just bought the same brake setup you used = for my 98. TA... THERE GONA be PUT IN this SPRING... Thanks for sharing vidio
Nice. I think you will like them.
This kit didn't fit my 4th gen camaro, but thanks to you I was able to find a kit on Amazon that did (without the calipers) & got it for $200, thanks man what a steal!!
Thats wild because they use the same brakes.
Great video! Idea for ya, do a video for a wire upgrade on the slow windows in these! That would be excellent if you could, because I need to do this soon. Very annoying
Thank you. That may be down the road a while.
Clean 👍
Thank you
Nice garage set up
Thank you
The inner fender is so clean, its was shiny!!! thats more impressive than the brakes.
Lol yeah I cleaned and repainted them a while back.
When removing the rotor's if you want to install them back on the car you can also use a dead blow hammer, so that way you won't damage the rotor & you can re-use. great video
Thank you and thanks for the info.
Too funny...Was looking at these for my SS as the factory brakes are terrible. Seemed like a good upgrade for under $600. Nice install/video:)
Thank you. It's way better than stock.
Hey great vid! 1 improvement - shop manual says to bleed starting at the inner abs port, then the forward abs port, and then each wheel starting farthest away :)
Thank you. That is a good method of bleeding to ensure no air
I recently stumbled across your channel a few weeks ago & have been fallowing up on your videos, You have some very beautiful cars. Ive always had a soft spot for the Trans Ams, I recently had a C6 Z51 that I regretfully have lost due to a major car dealership being shut down/sued by Ford. I have drove many muscle cars & nothing could ever compare to the Corvette. The handling, Styling, performance, The love a few manage to acquire while owning such cars. I envy your Zr1 lol but then again I am glad you are an owner of a ZR1 & are able to upload & show us great content with such an amazing car. Ive been thinking alot of what car i would love to get next & I have been thinking a lot on the WS6 however, My only downfall to that is being an older car, Straight out of the box they are not able to compete/keep up with modern cars now a days so there for id have to really invest into beefing her up if I were to go that route. I enjoy your videos to the extent on how you show step by step tutorials as well as giving unseen pointers ((example as to how you mention torque specs & little things like applying grease to back sides of pads & loctite ect ect)) I give you a massive thumbs up for posting the links you do to help show which products & other products available on each job you do. Congrats man, I look forward to see how far your "Wickedly Sick" ws6 comes along as well as fallowing that bad girl ZR1 you have there!! Love the videos, please keep them up!
Thank you very much. I love that kind of feedback. Good luck on your search. Keep in mind a mildly modified ls1 car can hang with a lot of new stuff. 👍
I have a 2000 WS6 with little over 120,000 on it and I just made a kid in a charger cry last weekend and took his money. And yes I mean real tears n shit like we were racing for pinks. Calling me a cheater and said I heard your bottle. I'm not sure if my car has any mods I don't think so other than the exhaust n I put new tires on it this year. The first owner died and his son didn't know much about it. Anyway I'm still turning heads and kickin' ass in mine but I show her a lot of love too that helps. 🐱
Lol. They are just classic muscle. Fun and quick
Nice man! I know that brakes are one of the best mods for the fbodies but at the same time brakes are like last on my list haha
Thank you. They do help a lot.
Love your videos especially the f body ones. I just did something similar to my Trans am. You did a great job, my only suggestion would be when I did my rotors I sprayed them with a high temp clear coat with ceramic after I cleaned them with brake cleaner. It will keep the rotors from rusting where the pads do not contact them. Keeps them looking brand new. Hate see you do all the work then your rotors start rusting 6 months from now. I learned the hard way.
Thank you. And thanks for the suggestion. I have had these on my 52 for over a year and since they are zinc coated they generally dont rust.
@@TWAMotorsports Your welcome. That's good I must have a cheaper version without the zinc coating. I don't even drive my car in the rain it was just from washing it.
@@danielisham1621 Most high end rotors will be zinc coated or similar. Generic stock replacements rarely are and will start to rust almost overnight.
I have the same rims and tires in my t/a nitto /555
Cant beat the looks for the price
Great video!! Definitely gonna do the same thing on my 98' Ws6. Hey can you do one on how to refresh the chrome lining in the Ws6 taillights?
Thank you. I have never done the chrome lining thing
Great videos! Question: Was there any clearance issues with the TT2 front wheels and the new brakes? I have been having trouble finding brake upgrade kits due to the TT2 wheel and I don't want to run spacers.
Thank you. No issues since the brakes are the same size. 👍
So besides looks and maybe a better pad do these have any better clamping force? Are the pistons bigger? Was considering doing. a ctsv caliper and rotor upgrade on my 2002. Are
No bigger pistons
I was hoping you were going to go with a big brake kit or maybe a CTS-V rotor/caliper retrofit. The rotors on the 4th gens just look so tiny compared to modern cars.
I thought about ctsv brakes but they won't fit under my wheels. This is a good improvement for less money though.
First two vids I’ve watched were great do you have any ideas about headlights and fog lights? I have 2000 ws6 and I’d like to upgrade my lighting if possible.
I haven't done anything yet. I will look at doing something when it's back on the road.
I have a 95 Z28 with the later SS or (older ZR1 wheels **) and have been looking to redo my brakes while my car is down. As a matter of fact, I have a leak where the line bolts to the caliper on front driver's location. Hopefully this would remedy my problem while improving my stopping power and appearance. Yours looks great!!
Thank you. These will fit that application and are a great bang for the buck mod.
Silly question. My rotors are shot and was planning on doing this upgrade to get better calipers as well. Putting it away for winter storage in 2 months. Should I wait for spring? I hate thinking about new rotors sitting, possibly rusting but the pulsing is bad and it is nice knowing it'll be ready in the spring.
The rotors will not rust because they are nickle coated. Calipers are just new stock units which are nicely powder coated.
Nice! My 2002 SS is like yours, but T-Top (like your T/A) and not a convertible. I learn lots of tips from watching your videos (and I sure like that EXACT ZR1). But when it comes time to have your brakes replaced, will this use the same pads as stock, or will they be difficult to source? Say you took it to a brake shop - would they be confused?
Thank you. Yes you can use stock pad replacement or order new pads from powerstop. It accepts both. 👍
Hey big guy,...I'm having a hard time deciding if I want a turbocharger on my 98 Firebird v6.
I want the horsepower, but everything I watch a video on how to do it, they skip around to much, won't show how they hook it to a stock 3.8 intake,...or speak in an accent I can't complete understand.
You are ( by far) the best of the net, when it comes to explanation of the Gen four.
Please help me,...my husband says it's embarrassing to be around his friends with it.
Thank you.
Pull v6 and install v8.
I noticed that you still have the stock suspension - when are the upgrades coming for that? (if you have them planned)
I do plan on that. More to come for sure.
Did you have any issues with banjo bolts leaking at calipers after changing them? On some of my past Firebird projects when changing brake hoses or calipers had issues with banjo bolts sealing to new caliper etc. Took few times tightening and really putting alot of torque on them to get no leaks. More torque than I felt comfortable with. Was kind of scared of stripping them out. That would have been bad. Pro tip:reuse old washers to get better sealing than the new ones they come with. , Also always buy brake fluid with metal can never plastic bottle. Plastic is semi porous and moisture migrates in much faster than a metal can does. You want zero moisture in your brake fluid.
I did have a leak at first. I also had to really tighten to get them sealed. Same issue with every brake line I have ever had. Good info on the brake fluid. Mine was in a metal container.
Hey brother. Can you do a video on how to bleed the brakes properly on a 4th gen f-body? Thanks! Love the Channel
Thank you. When it's back together I can.
Beautiful car!!Great video!! I’m working on a 98 ws6 72k bright red. I want to do the same break kit however I’m not seeing a parts list
Thank you. Parts list in video description
@@TWAMotorsports Very nice to come across these videos on your ws6. I’m planning on doing alot of the stuff you’ve already done. So far I have the TSP 1 7/8” headers and full exhaust installed. Also swapped out intakes with a FAST92 and matching throttle body as well as the SLP air box. I’ve been wanting to do the brakes and the TORQ THRUST 2s for a while. The exact set up you have. Maybe I missed the video but did you have to make any fittment mods for the rear tires besides installing the panhard bar?
Sounds like a nice set up
What kind of springs are you running and size of tires and wheels?
Thanks
I actually made a couple separate videos about it but they are stock cut springs, 17x9, 17X11 275/40/17,315/35/17👍
Ever heard that you look like you could be related to Scott Grimes? You've got some bad ass cars brother.
Thank you. I have never heard I looked like him lol
Hey question I have the same car you have. Can you tell me or give me an idea of how to reinstall my streering wheel. I watch all your shows and they have been a big help. What a bad ass streering when with airbag accessibility and Horn I noticed on some of the video some people cut their airbag wires in the horn wires I don't quite understand that but I would like to install a different steering wheel opposite than the Pontiac Firebird steering wheel and excuse my language. I need some advice on who would be a great parts place to buy the steering wheel I would like to have for this vehicle with airbag and Horn hookup or something close to the airbag with the Pontiac Sunfire it being a older model my car is a 99 Pontiac Firebird.
I haven't installed an aftermarket steering wheel on one of these cars. Ls1tech is a good resource though
where did you get your plastic inner fenders and what brand/model name was it? thx
Factory inner fenders all cleaned up
Great video man. How much of a difference from stock do you notice? Id like to upgrade my 01 WS6 brakes and this looks like a great way to go about it!
I noticed big improvement from adding cross drilled slotted rotors ebc pads on my firehawk. Especially when decelerating from 140 mph down to 35 mph. Did note some brake fluid boiling so I need to replace all if it soon with fresh fluid throughout.
@@ronaldarchibald2506 yeah it's way better.
Hey man what are the wheel specs and what tires are those
Would this be the equivalent of a c5/ctsv brake swap?
Not really. Better than stock but ctsv and c5 brakes are bigger in front.
Sorry if you mentioned this and I missed it in the video, but does this brake kit clear the original 17 inch ws6 wheels?
Yes. They are the same size just better components.
Thats awesome man. I ordered the exact kit and just got it in. Im going to take it to my brothers sometime this week and install it. Are they still doing well?
Yes they are but I haven't driven it much.
what rear tires are you running? Are those the new nitro drag radial?
315 nitto nt05r. In my wheel video I listed some links in description. 👍
does your car have Traction Control? Mine does and Ive read on TC equipped cars, to bleed the brakes you have to have/use a GM Tech 2 scanner.
I doesn't but no a tech 2 is not needed unless the system goes completely dry.
@@TWAMotorsports ok great thank you
@@mikeb6033 you're welcome
Just found this page, great vids. I myself own a 1998 Trans Am and I love the wheels you got, may I ask what is your wheels and tires set up? Size, width and all? Thanks 🙏
Thank you. I actually made a video when I put the on. 17x9.5 and 17x11
TWA Motorsports I guess I haven’t got to that video yet, this video popped up in my feed, then I subscribed and now I’m going all the way back to see from the beginning.
TWA Motorsports so the 17 x 9.5 don’t rub when turning on the front?
@@DrillSgtPain not at all
By any chance do you have an extra set of shocks for the front and rear
I don't unfortunately
Thanks for the video! how are they doing ?
Thank you. Good but haven't driven it much
@@TWAMotorsports glad to hear that. Honestly I was hesitant to buy these z23 kit, read that many saying the drilled rotors tend to crack with time plus the noisy pads from power stop!
I haven't had that issue
I’d like to know if brakes like these or breaks by wildwood are better than the cts v or c6-7 upgrade are better.
I haven't experienced the ctsv swap. These are same size as stock but do stop better.
TWA Motorsports Thanks for the video because I never looked up the cost but I bet the upgrades I mentioned are a lot. At the moment I just broke 25k (mileage) and am shopping prices for brakes. I hope you have a great rest of the day 🚗 ☁️ ☁️ ☁️ nice firebird btw!
@@endtimeguitarist thank you
Do you have a video of taking out rear wheel bearings on your Trans Am/ Camaro??
No sorry I don't
The videos out there are dark and can not see the procedures on removal and install of wheel bearing
If I ever replace one I will make a video for sure
dude you gotta change up the on hold music. awesome content
It's all I could find at the time.
What size tires do you have front and rear I have the stock 99 WS6 rims
275/40 front. Stock size. 315/35/17 rear on 17x11 wheels.
Nothing rubs on back, any special backspace, can I do a 275/60 all around to fill the whells as I'm not lowering car
@@pistolgrip70x nothing rubbing currently
what brand of spark plugs you use on the Ls1 engine?
Ngk or ac delco are my favorites
@@TWAMotorsports Thank you for your time and help.
@@yxyxyxy2007 you're welcome. Anytime
What kind of tires are those on the trans am
Nittos. I posted a link in the description
Do you still have the trans am? Great video.
Thank you. I do still have it
Will the rears fit with a 15 inch rim?
As long as the wheel is designed for an fbody. These are not bigger than factory
CTS-V brakes upgrade would have been the way to go...
Probably
Were the calipers an upgrade or just new oem painted
New OEM painted.
TWA Motorsports how were they compared to stock?.......i want to do the ctsv brembo in the front an the floating upgrade in the back but this is way cheaper
@@amordeweso feels stronger but could be combination of that and brake lines.
Will these clear 15inch rims in the rear
Yes depending on wheel
@@TWAMotorsports I’ve got the Jegs ssr spike wheels 15x10
These are stock size rotors
Do they fit with the stock wheel studs?
Yes
Does your car not have ASR?
No it's a non traction control car
@@TWAMotorsports I think ASR messes up throttle position sensors anyway
@@chemicalspore I can see it having some affect as the sensors get old.
@@TWAMotorsports Yeah I had to replace mine recently. When the traction control kicks in, you can feel the gas pedal being pushed back. With the constant pressure of your foot, I think over time it just wears out the sensor.
@@chemicalspore that sucks. I also like the cleaner look under the hood with the non traction control cars.
Is the stopping power on those brakes much greater then the stock ones? I don’t want to spend over $3k on a complete drag race braking kit.😂
It is better
TWA Motorsports cool👍🏾 I’ll be painting those calipers blue to match my trans am
Where did you order the brake lines??
Link in video description
@@TWAMotorsports thanks
You're welcome
I'm doing a ctsv brake swap on my 98 Z28.
That is a great swap too
@@TWAMotorsports I have a lq4 in gonna be forged for my turbo. 9" custom rearend in the mix also
@@derekr1854 going to need those brakes to stop it lol
@@TWAMotorsports indeed. Set off drag slicks will be next lol
Can you get these in blue?
No
TWA Motorsports okay thx
You're welcome
would you sell this car?
Probably but because I don't really want to the price might be high lol.
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@@TWAMotorsports 7th comment lol good vid man
@@WarDaddy66 I gotcha. Thank you
Dude your music is annoying AF
Sorry man. Just what I had😁