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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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According to the tire shop that put my new tires on I need new rear brakes and rotors. How much extra would it cost to upgrade them to something better? Any suggestions of a kit or a manufacturer to go with. I'd be doing the work myself so the easier the better. Thanks guys and gals
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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Found a new product That really helped my 86 coupe stop.
Just put new Slotted rotors and high performance pads on and what a difference it made. The car stops better than it ever did. IM impressed with them.
P.S. E mail me and I will turn you on to where I got the parts. :D :cool: :cheers: :chevy
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Old Aug 2, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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Default Re: Brake Upgrade question (mn_vette)

well you could go with the J55 brakes, slotted stuff really isnt necessary unless you race alot and even the racing guys dont particularly care for them all that much

or go with the C5 Brake conversion, prolly the best for the money
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