1998 Calipars
Apr 9, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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1998 Calipars
I have a 98 C5 and only the front calipars have "Corvette" in the actual casting. The rear are much smaller and plain. Are all C5 vetts like this?
Apr 9, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Apr 9, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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They are sized just like in any other car. The fron brakes are bigger, and the rear ones are smaller. When you brake the weight is transfered to the front of the car hence the bigger brakes up front.
Apr 9, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Yep
they are all like that.
Apr 9, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Just one more conformation for you. Yup, them be corvette brakes
Apr 9, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Your calipers are normal. Most of your stopping power is in the front.
Apr 9, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Yes, the rears are much smaller and do not have the Corvette letters on them.