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Jul 29, 2008 | 10:20 PM

williocom

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Z06 calipers

If i just got my brake system flushed, and am thinking of putting on the Z06 calipers, would i need to reflush the system again since there will be new calipers on the car? thanks.

will

Jul 29, 2008 | 10:41 PM

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Since you'd be disconnecting the brake line and putting on new calipers-they will have air in them. You will need to bleed them.

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:01 PM

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Are you talking about C5 Z06 or C6 Z06 calipers? The only difference between C5 and C5 Z06 calipers is the red paint.

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:02 PM

williocom

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yea i was just thinking of buying them instead of painting what i already have. is it possible to paint the calipers on my car without disconnecting them?

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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yea i was just thinking of buying them instead of painting what i already have. is it possible to paint the calipers on my car without disconnecting them?

Its possible but it wont look as good. IMO, I would buy some powdercoated ones. They would be cheaper than buying the Z06 calipers. I think the Z06 calipers brand new cost around $400. I bought my powdercoated ones for around $230 I think, maybe a little more. Here is where I got mine from, this guy does an amazing job and is a forum vendor as well.

http://www.thepowdercoater.com/

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:47 PM

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....but I went the EZ route and bought the Z06 calipers as well. I'm definitely happy with them

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by clayton1

Since you'd be disconnecting the brake line and putting on new calipers-they will have air in them. You will need to bleed them.

. But why not just paint your existing calipers. They are mechanically the same as the Z06 ones.

Jul 30, 2008 | 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

. But why not just paint your existing calipers. They are mechanically the same as the Z06 ones.

If you are careful, they don't have to come off and with a quality high temp paint or a special Caliper Paint Kit, they look as good as anything I've seen.

Not the same "bragging rights" as powder coat but they look just as good.

RonJ ...