My C6z Brake Install
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Melting Slicks
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From: Bmore Maryland
My C6z Brake Install
Decided to install C6z brakes, rotors and SS brake lines. Also installed GS wheels to clear the brakes. My CCW 505a fronts would not clear. Currently debating whether to have John at CCW to cut me a new set of front 505a's that will clear.
Started with these I purchased from a forum member.
After cleanup and paint, ready for rebuild. Installed seal kit.
Installed Front
Installed Rear
Started with these I purchased from a forum member.
After cleanup and paint, ready for rebuild. Installed seal kit.
Installed Front
Installed Rear
Last edited by meflyfrc; May 7, 2014 at 10:26 PM. Reason: added additional pics
Drifting
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Looks great... can you tell a big difference in whoa-ness? Was it a giant PITA to get the brakes completely bled? Sometimes switching to the braided SS lines will bring up a code in the DIC, any problems there?
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Melting Slicks
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Bleeding was easy.
I did get a code. From my research it throws the code because it detects the pressure difference while bleeding the brakes when the car is running. Evidently you won't get the code if you bleed the brakes without the car running.
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That setup looks really good. 
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They look great, I really like the black decals, man the rims look awesome with your car, especially with it being red, I'd think long and hard before doing anything else.
This was one of my favorite mods to date, just hard to beat as far as looks and performance.
This was one of my favorite mods to date, just hard to beat as far as looks and performance.
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I would LOVE to do a big brake upgrade but after speaking to John I don't want to have to replace my CCW Classics. There might be another option out that that I'm not aware of yet but time will tell. mefly -- Those look GREAT on your car.
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Melting Slicks
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I was trying to multi-task. I had the car running to bring the oil up to temp so I could do an oil change after bleeding the brakes.
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Melting Slicks
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Ha man thanks, trying to keep up with you and James
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Do not put me in the same category with that "guy".... He is such a mod "*****"....