Brake Upgrade Opinions:
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Instructor
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Brake Upgrade Opinions:
I have seen many different kinds/brands of brake upgrades for C4s. I mostly just want to stop the fastest possible without getting into serious $$. Is there a generally accepted "best" all around or is it just everyones individual taste? I have even seen a C5 conversion, but then why not a Z06?
Melting Slicks
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From: Livermore Ca
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: Brake Upgrade Opinions: (blkmagik85)
Check this site out: GS, J55 and C5
http://www.superchevyperformance.com.../c4brakes.html
http://www.superchevyperformance.com.../c4brakes.html
Le Mans Master
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From: Delray Beach FL
Re: Brake Upgrade Opinions: (Coupe89)
I ended up going with the C5 package. I bought all the brake parts from Superior Chevrolet, the adaptors from fellow Forum Member, Edsalinas, and SS brake hoses from Mid America. The total package ran me around $ 800.00. It can be done cheaper. I opted for the ceramic pads and the Durastop Delco rotors. Non-high performance rotors can be purchased for around $25 each from Napa. A lot of C5 guys are running those. Regular pads also help reduce the cost. With just the regular stuff, I think it would run around $500.00. You may also want to keep an eye on the C5 parts section. A lot of them upgrade to larger brakes and sell their stuff off cheap. I wanted the red Z06 calipers, so I didn't bother looking there. Hopefully, after the first of the year, I will get the time to install the upgrade. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Hanger 18 Taxachusetts
Re: Brake Upgrade Opinions: (Whitvette)
Whitvette
Would these parts you mention fit the stock rims ??
Heck, the guy I bought my car from paid that kind of money for a 4 wheel standard brake job !!
Would these parts you mention fit the stock rims ??
Heck, the guy I bought my car from paid that kind of money for a 4 wheel standard brake job !!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Brake Upgrade Opinions: (edsalinas)
I'll be finding out tomorrow if they fit "Detroit Wheels" A-mold reproduction wheels today since I need to mount my race set on it. Fits the 18x9.5 Z06 wheels just fine. :D
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Re: Brake Upgrade Opinions: (blkmagik85)
I have seen many different kinds/brands of brake upgrades for C4s. I mostly just want to stop the fastest possible without getting into serious $$. Is there a generally accepted "best" all around or is it just everyones individual taste? I have even seen a C5 conversion, but then why not a Z06?
Le Mans Master
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From: Delray Beach FL
Re: Brake Upgrade Opinions: (corvette-pilot)
Heck, the guy I bought my car from paid that kind of money for a 4 wheel standard brake job !!