Progress report: C5 brake upgrade

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Aug 15, 2003 | 09:55 PM

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Melting Slicks

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Progress report: C5 brake upgrade

Not too much to tell. Been pretty busy lately, but I managed to finish one of the caliper brackets. Yup that means there is one C5 rotor and caliper bolted to the car as I type this. :party:

This weekend I will take it back apart and make the other side. Then on to the rear.

Pictures to come next week.

Aug 15, 2003 | 11:25 PM

flynhi

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Re: Progress report: C5 brake upgrade (70 LS1)

Sounds good. Keep us informed!

Aug 15, 2003 | 11:38 PM

Crash Dummy

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Re: Progress report: C5 brake upgrade (70 LS1)

Do they make conversion kits for this or are you winging it? I'm just curious.

Aug 16, 2003 | 05:46 AM

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Aug 16, 2003 | 06:18 AM

groovyjay

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Re: Progress report: C5 brake upgrade (Twin_Turbo)

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:rofl: :lolg: :lol: Like TT, I'm waiting to see the pics!!! Clad you are making progress! :party:

Aug 16, 2003 | 09:01 AM

Eddie 70

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Re: Progress report: C5 brake upgrade (groovyjay)

Glad to hear of the progress. This is gonna be one of those upgrades that should grow in popularity.

Aug 16, 2003 | 11:16 PM

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:rofl: Pics and maybe a tech article to submit would be perfect.

Aug 17, 2003 | 01:18 AM

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Re: Progress report: C5 brake upgrade (Twin_Turbo)

That is harsh, twin turbo.

There is no kit available. The rotors will mount with minor modifications and the calipers need custom brackets wich I am currently making. When I am finished, I intend to submit a tech article and make sure it ends up on corvettefaq.com.