Brake Upgrade....
Drifting
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From: port charlotte fl
C5 is probably the easiest and certainly the cheapest.You should be able to do it for around $500 if you source the parts correctly.Your only problem is if you still have the original wheels on there.It won't fit.You are going to need to go aftermarket 17".Wheels and tires about a grand.
Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
an alternate option....
a J55 (late C4 13" brake caliper and rotor) conversion should fit under the factory Enkei wheels.
Some of the Baer brake kits use the same PBR caliper as the J55 (or "GS") option. Here's their fitment template: http://www.baer.com/technical/templates/index.php
You just have to source the adapter brackets for the J55 system or pony-up for a Baer system.
a J55 (late C4 13" brake caliper and rotor) conversion should fit under the factory Enkei wheels.
Some of the Baer brake kits use the same PBR caliper as the J55 (or "GS") option. Here's their fitment template: http://www.baer.com/technical/templates/index.php
You just have to source the adapter brackets for the J55 system or pony-up for a Baer system.
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The C5 setup, buy all the parts for the Z06. You use the correct fluid hoses for an 84-87, not a C5. The only thing about using these brakes is finding the adapter bracket to make them work, cheaply.
I run it on my 86, but the guy who made my adapters isnt making them anymore.
I run it on my 86, but the guy who made my adapters isnt making them anymore.
Racer
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From: Germany
I just make 10 sets of adapters for 1985 - 87 and 10 sets for 1988 - 96 Corvettes. But I think as I live in Germany it would be to expensive for you as shipping is not very cheap. So a set of lasercutted, zinc plated adapters with bolts and washers would cost approx.:
$170 @ 5 sets
$165 @ 10 sets
That's shipped and includes Paypal fees. But I think it would be cheaper to fab your own ones. I can email you the drawing ...
$170 @ 5 sets
$165 @ 10 sets
That's shipped and includes Paypal fees. But I think it would be cheaper to fab your own ones. I can email you the drawing ...
Last edited by Eike; Mar 4, 2008 at 03:41 AM.
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The C5 setup, buy all the parts for the Z06. You use the correct fluid hoses for an 84-87, not a C5. The only thing about using these brakes is finding the adapter bracket to make them work, cheaply.
I run it on my 86, but the guy who made my adapters isnt making them anymore.
I run it on my 86, but the guy who made my adapters isnt making them anymore.
I did a;; this and it was cheaper. Look in Ebay
Drifting
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From: port charlotte fl
The C5 setup, buy all the parts for the Z06. You use the correct fluid hoses for an 84-87, not a C5. The only thing about using these brakes is finding the adapter bracket to make them work, cheaply.
I run it on my 86, but the guy who made my adapters isnt making them anymore.
I run it on my 86, but the guy who made my adapters isnt making them anymore.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,339
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From: port charlotte fl
I just make 10 sets of adapters for 1985 - 87 and 10 sets for 1988 - 96 Corvettes. But I think as I live in Germany it would be to expensive for you as shipping is not very cheap. So a set of lasercutted, zinc plated adapters with bolts and washers would cost approx.:
$170 @ 5 sets
$165 @ 10 sets
That's shipped and includes Paypal fees. But I think it would be cheaper to fab your own ones. I can email you the drawing ...
$170 @ 5 sets
$165 @ 10 sets
That's shipped and includes Paypal fees. But I think it would be cheaper to fab your own ones. I can email you the drawing ...
Racer
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From: Germany
staugur,
I checked with some forum members who have done the C5 upgrade on their 85-87 Vettes regarding the dimensions. For sure I'll test how the adaptors fit before shipping anything. I'll post pics as soon as I have some ...
I checked with some forum members who have done the C5 upgrade on their 85-87 Vettes regarding the dimensions. For sure I'll test how the adaptors fit before shipping anything. I'll post pics as soon as I have some ...
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Melting Slicks
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Gonna race it?
I have done a few C4 upgrades... Are you going to race the car? If not:
Option 1 JL9 12 inch brakes from the LT1 cars. Better than the single piston brake you have now. Not bad in street conditions with proper pads. Cost? $75 to $100 for used calipers and brackets. Maybe $120 for Hawks HPS brake pads. Maybe $65 for rotors Estimated Total $260 to $300.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1957393
^^Shameless self promotion^^
Option 2 J55 13 inch brakes from a later LT-1. If you get lucky, maybe $50 to $100 more than option 1. Estimated Total $360-$400
Option 3 Grand Sport Calipers 13" brakes. Basically a J55 caliper with a cool "Corvette" logo" on the side. I believe they came initially, on Grand Sports in 96. Still can get them from GM. Do a search or two on various sites. $325 on this post.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1958041
$65 for rotors. $119 for Hawk HPS pads. Total $509
Of course these are approximates. If you watch the forum For Sale section you may find a deal that will significantly cut the costs of the calipers and brackets for both C4 stuff and C5 stuff.
Good luck!
I will now defer to the experts who have done C5 upgrades.
Option 1 JL9 12 inch brakes from the LT1 cars. Better than the single piston brake you have now. Not bad in street conditions with proper pads. Cost? $75 to $100 for used calipers and brackets. Maybe $120 for Hawks HPS brake pads. Maybe $65 for rotors Estimated Total $260 to $300.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1957393
^^Shameless self promotion^^
Option 2 J55 13 inch brakes from a later LT-1. If you get lucky, maybe $50 to $100 more than option 1. Estimated Total $360-$400
Option 3 Grand Sport Calipers 13" brakes. Basically a J55 caliper with a cool "Corvette" logo" on the side. I believe they came initially, on Grand Sports in 96. Still can get them from GM. Do a search or two on various sites. $325 on this post.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1958041
$65 for rotors. $119 for Hawk HPS pads. Total $509
Of course these are approximates. If you watch the forum For Sale section you may find a deal that will significantly cut the costs of the calipers and brackets for both C4 stuff and C5 stuff.
Good luck!
I will now defer to the experts who have done C5 upgrades.
Last edited by jakers; Mar 5, 2008 at 01:20 AM.