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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:29 AM
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I have a '96 LT4 w/J55 brakes. I am wanting to change out the rotors. Does anyone know if the C5 rotors fit the C4??? (13" front/12" rear).
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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They are different. I think you will have to use C5 calipers in order to use the rotors...

http://www.coppercorvette.com/c5c4rotors.htm
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Why would you want to use C5 rotors?

I replaced my rotors with J55 rotors works great
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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You will need C5 calipers, caliper brackets and some sort of adapter to mate the caliper brackets to the C4 spindles. For street driving the J55 brakes are good. Just put on a good set of after market pads and you'll be set.
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You will need C5 calipers, caliper brackets and some sort of adapter to mate the caliper brackets to the C4 spindles. For street driving the J55 brakes are good. Just put on a good set of after market pads and you'll be set.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Unless your racing their is realy no need to change to C5 rotors. A good set of ceramic pads will do.
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