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I'm having to replace me axles, bearings and seals on my Nova rear end. 2 questions, when I look in the axles tube I see rust in the tube walls. Should I remove the the rust somehow? Next since I have the rear torn down I noticed that there are bearings in the pumpkin. Should I replace them? If so what is involved does it take special tools etc.?

Not only special tools but special know how as well.
I would not attempt it. I am sure there are plenty of qualified shops near by that would do the work. There are guys here that do their own differential repair. They would probably tell you the same thing.

Red55, its been a long time since I did a rear end, simply because I did not need to I suppose but if you have a few of the right tools it can be done. Patience, and attention to what your doing. I'm sure someone here can guide you along the way. RUST: I would try to run some type wire brush up in the housing to dislodge all the rust you can to prevent it from later falling and getting into the bearing/seals as well as the rear end itself.

Big Chevy 3600,

Were did you get you disk brakes for the rear?

red55 those are 2002 Camaro/TransAm 12" LS1 rear discs. They bolt right on.

details!?!?

so the calipers and brackets just bolt onto the flange from the rear end? what year is the rear?

also, do they have a parking brake?

i ask because i have an 8.5" 10-bolt from a nova, and have been looking for a cheap rear disc solution.

It's a 81 Camaro 8.5 10". It is my belief that all 78,79,80, & 81 10 bolts are the same. These 2002 Camaro/Firebird discs just bolt right up to the flange. It is a bolt on like it was made for it. The parking brake lever works very well and should be easy to set up to any config you need. I bought these on Ebay.

Bid Chevy 3600,

When I look at your Webshots I didn't see the e-brake. Does the calipers have e-brakes? Also you said you got them from Ebay. Did you buy them from a supplier or an individual?

can they fit a 15" wheel, or is the minimum a 16"?

also, what front brakes are you using to keep the brake bias favorable?

i have a nova clip, and i was looking at the stainless steel brakes force 10 direct replacement calipers. they are a dual 43mm piston caliper that uses the stock 11" rotor. i am afraid that the brake bias will be too much to the rear, i guess i can compensate with a prop. valve, but i would rather find some bigger front brakes to match, that don't cost an arm and a leg.

Yes the calipers have an E-Brake lever (2 inches) that swings about 1.5" to stop. I bought these from an individual on Ebay.
They will fit a 15" wheel and 16". A 14" will need some off set.

My front Discs came with my Heidt's IFS (5 lug) and will match the rear.
Guys sorry I took so long to reply.