how hard is the C5 brake conversion?
08-06-2007, 10:36 AM
#2
Race Director
It's just turning some bolts, nothing to it really. I found the hardest part to be getting a wrench onto the adapter bolts that was large enough to put down some serious torque. 160 ft/lbs +/- 15, the FSM lists, and space is limited. Jacking up the car higher, helps. My big torque wrench would flex and use up valuable space. The only other thing, you need a 10/12 brake line wrench if you are going to change the lines.
08-06-2007, 10:43 AM
#3
It's just turning some bolts, nothing to it really. I found the hardest part to be getting a wrench onto the adapter bolts that was large enough to put down some serious torque. 160 ft/lbs +/- 15, the FSM lists, and space is limited. Jacking up the car higher, helps. My big torque wrench would flex and use up valuable space. The only other thing, you need a 10/12 brake line wrench if you are going to change the lines.
08-06-2007, 11:58 AM
#4
Race Director
It's worth it for track use! For street use, I wouldn't bother. Some do it just for looks though. You would also need adapter plates and different wheels since the stock '93 wheels will not fit the C5 caliper.
08-06-2007, 05:04 PM
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It's definitely worth it...didn't notice as huge of a diffence as I did when I put teh C5's on my 87 Z28,
but still very nice!
As for difficulty, piece of cake...if not, it wouldn't take a shop more than a couple hours at teh very most...
But I accidently put mine on in my sleep....
but still very nice!
As for difficulty, piece of cake...if not, it wouldn't take a shop more than a couple hours at teh very most...
But I accidently put mine on in my sleep....
