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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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Gave my baby new stopping power this weekend. New rotors, pads and stainless steel brake lines. Also threw on new shocks. Then cleaned her up!! Now if the rain would just stop.....






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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 05:52 PM
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Good for you! Shocks and brakes are always a good idea!
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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 07:28 PM
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Looks nice!
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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 09:12 PM
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They look awesome. Do you think an average joe can install their own breakpads and rotors without a garage to use. I’m about to install some on my C4 but I don’t have a garage to store her while doing it.
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Old Oct 24, 2018 | 05:21 AM
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It should only take a few hours so there is no reason you can't do them in your driveway. Just be sure to check the weather forecast for the day...
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Old Oct 24, 2018 | 05:29 AM
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I cant ever remember changing brakes in a garage, but sure I have sometime over the last 40 years. Brakes and shocks. That cat should be a pleasure to drive now. good job , good looking vette
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Old Oct 24, 2018 | 05:54 PM
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Looks great, never been a fan of those plastic covers on the brake calipers but glad you like them. The car looks sharp, Im partial to white C4s having had 2
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Old Oct 24, 2018 | 11:51 PM
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Good job with the brakes. That's a nice looking car you have there.
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Nice work and good looking car. I wanted white, but the kid wanted red, so....we have a red C4..
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Originally Posted by ElisTwoCents
Looks great, never been a fan of those plastic covers on the brake calipers but glad you like them. The car looks sharp, Im partial to white C4s having had 2
I have the same. They are metal, not plastic at all. Better than having to paint, then repaint, then paint again when you swap out calipers unless they are rebuildable.

Nice looking car. I am also partial to white C4's. Never thought I would like a white car. White cars are a great canvas to start with.
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