C5 Brake Upgrade Done (Pics)
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why not just go with ZR-1 13 inch rotors and calipers? I thought about that one too since bling doesn't show with my wheels anyways. But I'm holding off till I know if the C5 calipers are significantly better the ZR1 calipers.
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You also need the abutments (caliper brackets) from a C5.
Trust me... they'll stop you like a mother*******!
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They are way better than stock. The C5 calipers have a stronger design and have larger piston bores. They also use a larger pad for more surface area on the contact areas. Well worth it to me.
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Hey Johnnymo63,
Very nice job on the brake upgrade! I have possibly a dumb question that has been beaten to death!
I plan on doing the exact same mod, but, everywhere that I read, it says that the only wheel that will work are the A-mold style zr1 wheels! Will any Factory or aftermarket 17 inch wheels work except the saw blade style? Although they are nice, every other vette that had changed thier wheels has the A-mold wheels.
I really, really had my heart set on these wheels list in the link below!
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Corvette-...53270-2-1.html
Very nice job on the brake upgrade! I have possibly a dumb question that has been beaten to death!
I plan on doing the exact same mod, but, everywhere that I read, it says that the only wheel that will work are the A-mold style zr1 wheels! Will any Factory or aftermarket 17 inch wheels work except the saw blade style? Although they are nice, every other vette that had changed thier wheels has the A-mold wheels.
I really, really had my heart set on these wheels list in the link below!
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Corvette-...53270-2-1.html
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I don't know about the C5 rear brakes and the E-brake issue.
I painted my rear calipers, bought matching slotted rotors with "Hawk HPS" pads all around. I have plenty of stopping power and they look good, too.
Here is a finished rear brake.
I painted my rear calipers, bought matching slotted rotors with "Hawk HPS" pads all around. I have plenty of stopping power and they look good, too.
Here is a finished rear brake.
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