Z-06 Calipers
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Racer
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From: huber heights Ohio
Z-06 Calipers
I was curious if any forum members have installed the Z-06 calipers on thier coupe to replace the standard calipers. Will these fit with the standard thin spokes? Are there any clearance problems? do you need to replace the booster or Brake reservior or anything like this?
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If you are referring to the C5 ZO-6 calipers, they are exactly the same as all other C5 calipers with the exception of the red paint. There are no clearance issues.
If you are asking about C6 ZO-6 calipers, that is a different matter and there are some clearance issues I believe. There are a number of members that have switched to the C6 ZO-6 caliper and if you do a search, you should find a lot of information on what might be involved with switching them.
Good luck... GUSTO
If you are asking about C6 ZO-6 calipers, that is a different matter and there are some clearance issues I believe. There are a number of members that have switched to the C6 ZO-6 caliper and if you do a search, you should find a lot of information on what might be involved with switching them.
Good luck... GUSTO
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Racer
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From: huber heights Ohio
powdercoat VS paint
Yes, I have a C5 and I want to paint them. I was wondering if the
"do it yourself" caliper paint wears off quickly. I was thinking of painting with duplicolor caliper paint but would use powdercoat if there is marked improvement.
Thanks for your tips.
"do it yourself" caliper paint wears off quickly. I was thinking of painting with duplicolor caliper paint but would use powdercoat if there is marked improvement.
Thanks for your tips.
Former Vendor
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Shameless plug,
There is a huge difference between my powdercoated calipers and painted ones. Many of the exchange sets I get back are painted, and they don't compare at all.
If you've got Millenium Yellow, I would go with matching calipers, like these:
There is a huge difference between my powdercoated calipers and painted ones. Many of the exchange sets I get back are painted, and they don't compare at all.
If you've got Millenium Yellow, I would go with matching calipers, like these:
Last edited by corvette pilot; Jun 16, 2006 at 10:23 AM.
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Racer
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From: huber heights Ohio
Originally Posted by corvette pilot
Shameless plug,
There is a huge difference between my powdercoated calipers and painted ones. Many of the exchange sets I get back are painted, and they don't compare at all.
If you've got Millenium Yellow, I would go with matching calipers, like these:
There is a huge difference between my powdercoated calipers and painted ones. Many of the exchange sets I get back are painted, and they don't compare at all.
If you've got Millenium Yellow, I would go with matching calipers, like these:
What kind of backlog do you have for the powdercoat?
I would prefer powdercoat but hate to wait too long.
let me know corvette pilot
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Originally Posted by gmlefty
Are the calipers aluminum? Do you use some sort of phosphate dip, how do you get it to stick to Alum?
What kind of backlog do you have for the powdercoat?
I would prefer powdercoat but hate to wait too long.
let me know corvette pilot
What kind of backlog do you have for the powdercoat?
I would prefer powdercoat but hate to wait too long.
let me know corvette pilot
The wait for exchange is about 3 months, if you send yours in, I can usually turn them around in 2 days, maximum.
The price is $200 for calipers and brackets, plus $30 flat rate shipping, UPS ground. Other options available.
Exchange has a $200 core charge.
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Originally Posted by corvette pilot
Shameless plug,
There is a huge difference between my powdercoated calipers and painted ones. Many of the exchange sets I get back are painted, and they don't compare at all.
If you've got Millenium Yellow, I would go with matching calipers, like these:
There is a huge difference between my powdercoated calipers and painted ones. Many of the exchange sets I get back are painted, and they don't compare at all.
If you've got Millenium Yellow, I would go with matching calipers, like these:
Effing Beautiful! 
Former Vendor
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From: Loganville GA
Originally Posted by chriswtx
How are you prepping the aluminum? Sand blast, phosphate dip, etc...??Calipers:
Disassemble
Wash in solvent tank
Wash with simple green
Bathe in phosphate
Rinse/Dry
Brackets:
Wash in solvet to remove grease from sliders
Strip stock paint in muriatic acid
Bathe in phosphate
Rinse/Dry
Burning Brakes
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I have the same car as you w/ Z06 calipers, brackets powdercoated by Mike, and chrome brake pad covers. If I did it again, I woulda had Mike done the whole thing! Matches perfectly for MUCH less!
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Racer
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From: huber heights Ohio
Originally Posted by C5 ChemE
I have the same car as you w/ Z06 calipers, brackets powdercoated by Mike, and chrome brake pad covers. If I did it again, I woulda had Mike done the whole thing! Matches perfectly for MUCH less!
I like those KUMHO's
I will probabley take mine off this fall and send to Mike for the MY Yellow and Black Lettering. Those look awsome Mike.
Thanks
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by gmlefty
Yes, I have a C5 and I want to paint them. I was wondering if the
"do it yourself" caliper paint wears off quickly. I was thinking of painting with duplicolor caliper paint but would use powdercoat if there is marked improvement.
Thanks for your tips.
"do it yourself" caliper paint wears off quickly. I was thinking of painting with duplicolor caliper paint but would use powdercoat if there is marked improvement.
Thanks for your tips.
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The Z06 calipers are the same ones as the coupe and vert calipers - only powdercoated red. Save yourself some bucks and just paint yours.
