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[You've got me curious.  I've never heard about this problem but would like to know more because I have both the GM metric calipers in front and the Ford IRS calipers in the rear of my '37.

That's the same set up I have.  What master cylinder did you use?  Any problems?


After doing some research on the "small" GM calipers, the best answer I've gotten is if it doesn't say "Metric" on the caliper it won't be a problem.
Other than that, all I have is a few GM part numbers.  When I looked up the parts on NAPA's website, they list the same part for the '78 Monte as the '85 Camaro so, who really knows?

Wow!  You guys really know your stuff!

After my original post I found out that I don't have the "large" calipers, but rather, the "Metric" ('85 Camaro according to receipts) calipers.

I don't know how well the brakes work since the car has never been finished (someone else's abandoned project).  

I saw some of the "modified" Metric calipers on a racing parts site while searching for info on all this.  That may be a good option.  
Anyone have any idea what the correct M/C would be for the calipers that need a "quick take-up" M/C?  Why not the factory Camaro M/C that was part of the factory system?  Or will the plastic reservoirs not survive under the car?  Maybe MP Brakes can steer me to the correct one to work with this setup and my '01 Explorer rear w/discs....

There's no telling how many people out there are having this problem and just decided to "live with it" (not acceptable to me)!  All safety equipment has to be in perfect working order or it WILL NOT leave the driveway.  I don't want to waste money, but I'll spend what's neccessary to have good brakes.

I appears that I'm gonna have to change over from the large (early Camaro) caliper to the late Camaro (metric) so they won't rub the air bags at full lock.

Either that or buy an aftermarket setup from Baer or Wilwood. Big Buck$.

Is there much difference in the stopping ability of the two calipers? Anyone have experience with both?

This is in my '36 Chevy w/ Fatman's MII cross member and 10.75" Camaro rotors.  I realize I'll have to change caliper brackets.
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Richard

1936 Chevy Standard Sedan (Buick Grand National powered!!)
2003 Chevy Avalanche - Black WBH
2003 Chevy TrailBlazer - also black
1987 Buick GN (sold as rolling chassis)
1986 Buick GN (stolen 4/99)