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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 04:04 AM
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Can someone point me in the right direction for the c5 brake conversion to an 85 corvette. Wasn't there someone on here that did or has done this conversion without paying a $1000 for a kit. I thought that they used stock brakes and rotors from a c5 to do this and another member here fabbed the parts that were needed to adapt them to the c4. I have looked in the search function and even went to VBP but found no other info. Any help anyone can give would be great!
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http://www.superchevyperformance.com/misc/c5brakes.asp
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Those are the stock parts that you will need. As for the adapter, contact forum member Ed Salinas (edsalinas user name). His prices are great and it's a quality piece. I think if you already have the appropriate front wheels to clear the C5 calipers the whole conversion can be done in the $500-600 range
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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Once again you've come through for my questions! Thank you. The only problem is when I see that you've replied my wallet starts to get emptier? Seriously, thanks again. I knew there was some info and with my new 18" wheels arriving on Monday my stock brakes are going to look mighty homely.
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FYI, stock C5 rotors are pretty cheap at NAPA.

Good deals on braided lines on Ebay.

Everything else I got from Superior Chev except pads, which I also got from NAPA.
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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More great info....thanks I've seen some kits on ebay for an ok price so the more the merrier.
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