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Old Feb 2, 2019 | 01:01 PM
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what lines is everyone using when doing front c5 brakes? Ones for a c4 or c5? Thanks.
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Old Feb 2, 2019 | 01:33 PM
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I think that I used stock C5 hoses.
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Old Feb 2, 2019 | 08:44 PM
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Use the hoses for your year.
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You can use either, although the C4s will be shorter but still allow full lock without issue. I've have had both the C5 and the C6 Z51 brakes with the C4 lines, no problem
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Why not do a real upgrade and put ln c6 z06 brake parts or some of the other aftermarket options...

c5 brakes are an incremental improvement vs c4 12” and not really any improvement vs c4 13” j55 brakes

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Because. Money matters.
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Originally Posted by Tom400CFI
Because. Money matters.
This. C6Z calipers still cost a decent amount.

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You need the hoses for your year car, get the steel braided hoses. You don't need C5 hoses.
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