88-96 C4 Caliper Information

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Nov 1, 2001 | 01:33 PM

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From: Gardner KS

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88-96 C4 Caliper Information

This seems to be a hot topic of discussion lately and I've been getting a lot of calls for information so I wrote this page on our site to help. Let me know if you would like to see something changed or added. -Jeff

http://www.superchevyperformance.com...4calipers.html

Nov 1, 2001 | 01:45 PM

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Re: 88-96 C4 Caliper Information (18carfan)

Good read! :cheers:

I wonder if the J55 caliper cools better having more and thinner ribs?

Nov 1, 2001 | 01:54 PM

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From: Gardner KS

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Re: 88-96 C4 Caliper Information (Springer's 95)

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I wonder if the J55 caliper cools better having more and thinner ribs?

Good point, hmmm. I always hear about how the GS caliper is suppose to be sturdier than the std J55. I often wonder if this is true and if so to what extent. Sure doesn't seem that way by looking at them but who knows.

Nov 1, 2001 | 03:51 PM

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Re: 88-96 C4 Caliper Information (18carfan)

thanks! :cool: :cheers:

Nov 1, 2001 | 04:01 PM

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Re: 88-96 C4 Caliper Information (18carfan)

What the pictures don't show is that fact that the pistons on the J55 are different as well. Too bad the pads aren't bigger to cover more brake rotor surface for more braking torque. But, thanks for the info. :yesnod: