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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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what does it take to install Z06 brakes on a 1998 C5?
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Are you looking at replacing the brakes with C5 Z06 brakes or C6 Z06 brakes?

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Originally Posted by myblackC5
what does it take to install Z06 brakes on a 1998 C5?
As Chad asked - if they are C5 Z06 brakes, the answer to your question is some Rustoleum Sunrise Red paint, a couple of jackstands and an afternoon.

The only difference between calipers on a C5 coupe or convertible and a Z06 is the color of the calipers.

If you are talking about C6 Z06 calipers - that's a slightly more complicated question, because you have issues with caliper clearance on the stock wheels, and many aftermarket wheels as well. You will also have to change the rotors and probably the master cylinder as well.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
As Chad asked - if they are C5 Z06 brakes, the answer to your question is some Rustoleum Sunrise Red paint, a couple of jackstands and an afternoon.

The only difference between calipers on a C5 coupe or convertible and a Z06 is the color of the calipers.

If you are talking about C6 Z06 calipers - that's a slightly more complicated question, because you have issues with caliper clearance on the stock wheels, and many aftermarket wheels as well. You will also have to change the rotors and probably the master cylinder as well.
wow...........my local GM dealer in town told me i would have to buy calp,rotors,brackets.
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