C4 brake upgrade
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C4 brake upgrade
Whats the best way to go on a front brake upgrade on my 86 coupe?
could I upgrade to C5 brakes without having to change the rims.
could I upgrade to C5 brakes without having to change the rims.
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Re: C4 brake upgrade (zaragoza)
:cheers: You have three possible upgrade choices
1) upgrade to the dual piston calipers in 88 and up, should be a bolt on, no wheel or roter changes. They are a good improvement. I'll sell you a set of calipers roters and new pads cheap :D
2) C4 13" brakes, they were optional in late C4's. will require a change to 17" wheels, otherwise should be a bolt on
3) upgrade to C5 13", will need C5 wheels or adapters for most 17" C4 wheels. This is the best performing upgrade you can do, but also the most expensive. You will need adapters for the caliper brackets which range in $ from 100 to 300. you will need new calipers and roters and pads.
Also. consider DRM proportioning spring to get the back brakes into the act
If I can be of further assistance, e mail me
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1) upgrade to the dual piston calipers in 88 and up, should be a bolt on, no wheel or roter changes. They are a good improvement. I'll sell you a set of calipers roters and new pads cheap :D
2) C4 13" brakes, they were optional in late C4's. will require a change to 17" wheels, otherwise should be a bolt on
3) upgrade to C5 13", will need C5 wheels or adapters for most 17" C4 wheels. This is the best performing upgrade you can do, but also the most expensive. You will need adapters for the caliper brackets which range in $ from 100 to 300. you will need new calipers and roters and pads.
Also. consider DRM proportioning spring to get the back brakes into the act
If I can be of further assistance, e mail me
:seeya
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Re: C4 brake upgrade (jackdaroofer)
:cheers: You have three possible upgrade choices
1) upgrade to the dual piston calipers in 88 and up, should be a bolt on, no wheel or roter changes. They are a good improvement. I'll sell you a set of calipers roters and new pads cheap :D
1) upgrade to the dual piston calipers in 88 and up, should be a bolt on, no wheel or roter changes. They are a good improvement. I'll sell you a set of calipers roters and new pads cheap :D
thanks,
Mike
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Re: C4 brake upgrade (tworottiedogs)
:cheers: You have three possible upgrade choices
1) upgrade to the dual piston calipers in 88 and up, should be a bolt on, no wheel or roter changes. They are a good improvement. I'll sell you a set of calipers roters and new pads cheap :D
I upgraded to C5's Calipers are like new, roters are new (2000 miles) pads are NAPA Ceramix with about 3000 miles. Sell the whole SHEBANG! for $ 120 plus actual shipping
Jack
e mail me at buydavette@aol.com
How much for the calipers?
thanks,
Mike
1) upgrade to the dual piston calipers in 88 and up, should be a bolt on, no wheel or roter changes. They are a good improvement. I'll sell you a set of calipers roters and new pads cheap :D
I upgraded to C5's Calipers are like new, roters are new (2000 miles) pads are NAPA Ceramix with about 3000 miles. Sell the whole SHEBANG! for $ 120 plus actual shipping
Jack
e mail me at buydavette@aol.com
How much for the calipers?
thanks,
Mike
