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Jul 17, 2009 | 07:30 PM

bolowbc

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Brake Upgrade kits

I'm partial to the C5 brake conversion for my '95 compared to aftermarket brands. However, I hear they do not clear factory sawblades.

Does anybody know of any quality big brake kits that will clear sawblades?

Cheers,
Will

Jul 17, 2009 | 07:42 PM

Mojave

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I don't think any brake kit is going to clear sawblades without a spacer. 9.5" sawblades will clear C5 brakes with a 1/4" spacer, 8.5" require a 1/2" spacer.

Jul 17, 2009 | 09:50 PM

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Go with the optional J55 C4 heavy duty brakes. You won't need to change wheels. And all parts are GM and easily available at a lower cost.

Jul 17, 2009 | 11:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c4cruiser

Go with the optional J55 C4 heavy duty brakes. You won't need to change wheels. And all parts are GM and easily available at a lower cost.

He said he has a '95. I believe J55 was standard equipment beginning that year.

Jul 18, 2009 | 12:50 AM

Mojave

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Originally Posted by RollaMo-LT4

He said he has a '95. I believe J55 was standard equipment beginning that year.

Yep, all 95's and 96's have J55's. J55's are more than adaquate for all but the hardest track abuse.

Jul 18, 2009 | 01:58 AM

bolowbc

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Thanks for the input, I'll save the money for other parts instead of the brakes

Jul 18, 2009 | 07:10 PM

johnnymo63

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You can switch to Hawk HPS (or similar) pads and put on slotted rotors for more stopping power. My stock brakes started to fade after a couple passes down the 1/4mi., but now are very solid and smooth.

Don't forget to flush your brake fluid, too.

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