2006 silve Z51 silver big brake installed.
02-07-2016, 10:50 PM
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2006 silve Z51 silver big brake installed.
So for all those who said "bolt on and straight install", I would like to see a write up from you.
Here is mine.
c6 2012 grand sport silver calipers $320 (if you want info, ask)
Stoptech SS brake lines $50
New OEM semi metallic padlets $free or $80
At Harmon brake company
New Oem replacement rotors $12.69 each plus $16 shipping
ARP 2.5" studs $30
1/2" hub centric spacers $30
5/16" spacers $19
1- removed brake lines
2-removed calipers
3- removed rotors
4- removed hubs - did this so I could install the new wheel studs. Could not do this with the hub on. To remove these i had to remove the lower control arm ball joint.
5- installed the brake lines and bracket
6- installed hub with extended studs
7- installed rotors with both sets of spacers
8- installed calipers
9- install wheels and voilÃ*
Wheels are too offset with spacers. You cannot get the oem z51 wheels to fit without at least 13/16" spacers.
From my own experience that is.
Here is mine.
c6 2012 grand sport silver calipers $320 (if you want info, ask)
Stoptech SS brake lines $50
New OEM semi metallic padlets $free or $80
At Harmon brake company
New Oem replacement rotors $12.69 each plus $16 shipping
ARP 2.5" studs $30
1/2" hub centric spacers $30
5/16" spacers $19
1- removed brake lines
2-removed calipers
3- removed rotors
4- removed hubs - did this so I could install the new wheel studs. Could not do this with the hub on. To remove these i had to remove the lower control arm ball joint.
5- installed the brake lines and bracket
6- installed hub with extended studs
7- installed rotors with both sets of spacers
8- installed calipers
9- install wheels and voilÃ*
Wheels are too offset with spacers. You cannot get the oem z51 wheels to fit without at least 13/16" spacers.
From my own experience that is.
Last edited by ViolentVette; 02-08-2016 at 03:36 PM.
02-08-2016, 10:34 AM
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Rotors $ 12.00
And it's Orem sounds like a win.
And it's Orem sounds like a win.
02-08-2016, 10:55 AM
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Right on! 
Looks good - now time to tackle the rears!
Thanks,Matt
Looks good - now time to tackle the rears!
Thanks,Matt
02-08-2016, 11:30 AM
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I hope you bled the brakes as I don't see that on your install
It's a pretty simple job changing out the brakes. I was so nervous first time, but then got pretty fast at it. I used to change pads when I would go to the track.
It's a pretty simple job changing out the brakes. I was so nervous first time, but then got pretty fast at it. I used to change pads when I would go to the track.
02-08-2016, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mcandrew67
I hope you bled the brakes as I don't see that on your install
It's a pretty simple job changing out the brakes. I was so nervous first time, but then got pretty fast at it. I used to change pads when I would go to the track.
It's a pretty simple job changing out the brakes. I was so nervous first time, but then got pretty fast at it. I used to change pads when I would go to the track.
Do the c7 base wheels clear without spacers?
02-08-2016, 03:34 PM
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yes they are an OEM replacement by qualis - not an upgrade/race rotor, but i was not looking for that. Theyre regular price is 129.99 each. They bedded just fine and break fantastic now.
Yes i think it was worth it, just need new wheels now so i dont have to use spacers. It didnt take hardly any time, but to make it work with a base vette turned out to be more than expected just because of the use of 13/16" worth of spacers, which meant longer studs, and now the wheel center is not correct for the steering rack, etc. I would not track the car the way it sits.
wheels will change that.
After 1000 miles or so i will add a comment on the rotors. An iron rotor is not a complex piece. Only thing i think is a must have with a rotor is; if it is drilled, the holes need to be beveled to prevent cracking at the hole edges, but any decent drilled rotor will have this.
Yes i think it was worth it, just need new wheels now so i dont have to use spacers. It didnt take hardly any time, but to make it work with a base vette turned out to be more than expected just because of the use of 13/16" worth of spacers, which meant longer studs, and now the wheel center is not correct for the steering rack, etc. I would not track the car the way it sits.
wheels will change that.
After 1000 miles or so i will add a comment on the rotors. An iron rotor is not a complex piece. Only thing i think is a must have with a rotor is; if it is drilled, the holes need to be beveled to prevent cracking at the hole edges, but any decent drilled rotor will have this.