big brake install.
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O.C.
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Garden Grove Ca
big brake install.
I just bought a set of wilwoods and big rotors. Is this a difficult install or is it basically cut and dry? I want to see if it is worth the expense of having a pro do it.
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
The biggest challange are your wheels. Stock wheels do not or may not have the proper offset to fit over the caliper and rotors.
Putting on the rotors, calipers and SS lines is not that difficult to do.
Good Luck
Putting on the rotors, calipers and SS lines is not that difficult to do.
Good Luck
Race Director
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From: Hurricane Alley
If you are talking about the C6 Z06 brake upgrade then you need at least a 18" wheel up front with a 53mm offset. The biggest problem with the front calipers is getting them to clear the spokes of the wheel.
Le Mans Master
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From: Black Forest CO
They show you how to do it in the instructions. You just need to buy the tool and some safety wire. It is not hard to do. It's just a little bit tedious.
Some people just locktite the bolts. I used locktite and then safety wired them.
Thsi link gives you and idea on safety wure technique: http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html
Some people just locktite the bolts. I used locktite and then safety wired them.
Thsi link gives you and idea on safety wure technique: http://www.whizwheels.com/Tips/safetywiring.html
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good luck,
john
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O.C.
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From: Garden Grove Ca
Thanks John, Good info. I think I am going to brave this job and save the several hundred bucks. Hey John, you think it would be a problem for you to PM me your number in case I get stuck along the way. This way I can get immediate help if needed. How long did this take you?
Joe
Joe
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From: Evergreen colorado
I wanted to do the same got with John at CCW...Quick answer ( SP 500 )
"unfortunatley no, those wheels have the deep lip combo and really wont clear any 4/6 piston brake setups, z51-c6 parts will work, get you a 1" bigger rotor for about 400 up front"
john
"unfortunatley no, those wheels have the deep lip combo and really wont clear any 4/6 piston brake setups, z51-c6 parts will work, get you a 1" bigger rotor for about 400 up front"
john
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