Vpb c5 brakes
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Burning Brakes
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From: Kansas
Vpb c5 brakes
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[/IMG]Tried to install the brakes today without instructions,
Looks like my wheels won't work T2s, calipers hit spokes ,if I use 1/4 spacer need longer studs,and caliper hits swaybar.[IMG]
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I'll try calling Vpb Monday and see if I got it right.
[/IMG][IMG][/IMG]Tried to install the brakes today without instructions,Looks like my wheels won't work T2s, calipers hit spokes ,if I use 1/4 spacer need longer studs,and caliper hits swaybar.[IMG]
[/IMG]I'll try calling Vpb Monday and see if I got it right.
Drifting
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From: Miami FL
Thanks for stepping up to do this mod...I am seriously considering this as well. By chance....you don't think the caliper is suppose to be mounted in the 10/11 o'clock position vs. your 1/2 o'clock position? this would eliminate the sway bar problem I guess. Please do post your results
Burning Brakes
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From: Paducah Ky
something is not right with this install. In the second pic there is a gap between the spindle and the part that attaches the spindle to the tie rod. This should not be this way and is not safe. I bet if you check the caliper is holding the rotor away from the spindle also. Don't torqe your lug nuts without checking this or something may break.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Kansas
something is not right with this install. In the second pic there is a gap between the spindle and the part that attaches the spindle to the tie rod. This should not be this way and is not safe. I bet if you check the caliper is holding the rotor away from the spindle also. Don't torqe your lug nuts without checking this or something may break.
without instructions I just don't know if I even have the brakes setup right.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
something is not right with this install. In the second pic there is a gap between the spindle and the part that attaches the spindle to the tie rod. This should not be this way and is not safe. I bet if you check the caliper is holding the rotor away from the spindle also. Don't torqe your lug nuts without checking this or something may break.
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Drifting
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They look great but I got a stupid question...why are the positioning of the calipers different? The red car has the caliper at the 10 o'clock position while the black car has it at the 2 o'clock position????
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Nice mod. Now that one will set me back good. A new set of wheels and then the C5 brakes. I like it though.
Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
vetteaddic, what assist do you have (manual, vacuum, hydro)?
What do you mean by they feel better? Less pedal effort? Firmer feel? Less fade?
How many hard stops would it take with the old to feel the fade?
And welcome to the club.
What do you mean by they feel better? Less pedal effort? Firmer feel? Less fade?
How many hard stops would it take with the old to feel the fade?
And welcome to the club.
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Racer
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From: Show me a cold beer and I will show you a happy man Maryland
Very nice looking upgrade!! 
They fill in the rim very nicely, looks like they were meant to be. Good choice on your all your components.
Drifting
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From: Springfield Illinois
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Burning Brakes
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"How many hard stops with the old to feel the fade", not much , a blast down the hiway is all it took.
I think it is an improvement How much I do not know yet,need hydro.
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Burning Brakes
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