C5 Brake Conversion Parts List
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Burning Brakes
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C5 Brake Conversion Parts List
Ok! I give up! I've been trying, for several days now, to "SEARCH" the forum for information on the use of C5 front brakes and rotors on my C4. I know I've seen threads on here, but I can't find them to save my life. My computer literacy is showing I guess.
I am very interested in doing this mod to my 87. I know several suppliers sale the package, but I was wondering If it can be done, piecemeal, for much less money?
I would like to get the "LIST" that I've heard of on the forum which, I hope, might also include sources of brackets and hoses.
Another question troubling me is weather or not the front wheel 'backset' changes to that of a C5 or whatever?? I believe it's about 38mm for my vette, about 54mm for later C4's etc. I realise course, would have to buy new wheels to clear the calipers and selecting the backset is, obviously, important.
Any help would be grately appreciated!
I am very interested in doing this mod to my 87. I know several suppliers sale the package, but I was wondering If it can be done, piecemeal, for much less money?
I would like to get the "LIST" that I've heard of on the forum which, I hope, might also include sources of brackets and hoses.
Another question troubling me is weather or not the front wheel 'backset' changes to that of a C5 or whatever?? I believe it's about 38mm for my vette, about 54mm for later C4's etc. I realise course, would have to buy new wheels to clear the calipers and selecting the backset is, obviously, important.
Any help would be grately appreciated!
Racer
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Here's the info on the C4 to C5 brake upgrade:
http://www.superchevyperformance.com/misc/c5brakes.asp
Oh yea, I have heard Ed Salinas is the man to ask for adapter plates.
http://www.superchevyperformance.com/misc/c5brakes.asp
Oh yea, I have heard Ed Salinas is the man to ask for adapter plates.
Last edited by purplemajesty; Sep 21, 2004 at 01:47 PM. Reason: additional info
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Originally Posted by vader86
You dont need to worry about different wheels. Just get wheels with the proper offset, 38mm.
and I also urge some caution!Spacers/adapters are themselves expensive and IMHO place excess stress on the wheel lugs. If at all possible, financially and aesthetically, and this is just my opinion, I would prefer to see you get the rigth wheels without spacers
Again, just MHO
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Hey there Strike3,
If you want, you can e-mail me at edsalinas@***.net, I'll give you all the G.M. part numbers & best places for $$ to get 'em. I use to have some threads with all the info on them but I think when the forum switched to the new servers we lost some older posts, oh well...
As for wheels, I agree with my good friend Jack DR. You'd be better off getting some 5 spoke (ZR1) or even ZO6 wheels. The older sawblade 17's will work but you'll need at least 1/2" min wheel spacer to clear the bigger C5 caliper.
Good luck,
Eddie
If you want, you can e-mail me at edsalinas@***.net, I'll give you all the G.M. part numbers & best places for $$ to get 'em. I use to have some threads with all the info on them but I think when the forum switched to the new servers we lost some older posts, oh well...
As for wheels, I agree with my good friend Jack DR. You'd be better off getting some 5 spoke (ZR1) or even ZO6 wheels. The older sawblade 17's will work but you'll need at least 1/2" min wheel spacer to clear the bigger C5 caliper.
Good luck,
Eddie
