[Z06] Brake rotor question...need help ASAP!
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Brake rotor question...need help ASAP!
EDIT: Solved the problem in post #8
I read that several people have put the C5 z06 front rotors on the rear, with addition of the front C5 z06 calipers. So, I ordered two OEM C5 z06 front calipers and two Stoptech OEM size front rotors. Went a mechanic to have the parts installed and he said the Stoptech front rotors won't work on the rear. Why would an OEM C5 z06 rotor fit on the rear and the Stoptech in OEM size won't mount correctly?? He said it has something to do with the inside of the rotor. I would think, no matter what the make, they all have to fit the same. I'm sure I have the right part numbers. Any idea?
I read that several people have put the C5 z06 front rotors on the rear, with addition of the front C5 z06 calipers. So, I ordered two OEM C5 z06 front calipers and two Stoptech OEM size front rotors. Went a mechanic to have the parts installed and he said the Stoptech front rotors won't work on the rear. Why would an OEM C5 z06 rotor fit on the rear and the Stoptech in OEM size won't mount correctly?? He said it has something to do with the inside of the rotor. I would think, no matter what the make, they all have to fit the same. I'm sure I have the right part numbers. Any idea?
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I've never done that swap personally but I would assume it has something to do with the parking brake, front rotors don't have provisions
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I read that several people have put the C5 z06 front rotors on the rear, with addition of the front C5 z06 calipers. So, I ordered two OEM C5 z06 front calipers and two Stoptech OEM size front rotors. Went a mechanic to have the parts installed and he said the Stoptech front rotors won't work on the rear. Why would an OEM C5 z06 rotor fit on the rear and the Stoptech in OEM size won't mount correctly?? He said it has something to do with the inside of the rotor. I would think, no matter what the make, they all have to fit the same. I'm sure I have the right part numbers. Any idea?
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I read that several people have put the C5 z06 front rotors on the rear, with addition of the front C5 z06 calipers. So, I ordered two OEM C5 z06 front calipers and two Stoptech OEM size front rotors. Went a mechanic to have the parts installed and he said the Stoptech front rotors won't work on the rear. Why would an OEM C5 z06 rotor fit on the rear and the Stoptech in OEM size won't mount correctly?? He said it has something to do with the inside of the rotor. I would think, no matter what the make, they all have to fit the same. I'm sure I have the right part numbers. Any idea?
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Thanks!
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Without a parking brake for the street, it's not that convenient. 
This is what you want. Really, it's just for looks.
Corvette Rear Baer EradiSpeed Plus II Brake Rotors, 2-Piece, 1997-2013
Yes.
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