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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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This may be a dumb question, but is there any difference (other than red color) in C5 Z06 calipers versus the stock calipers on my 2004 coupe?
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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Color only. Oh and the price, lol.

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The color only and that can be corrected (or colored to taste) with a minimal investment.
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Color only. Oh and the price, lol.

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So true...I've seen the price for some calipers and wondered if they were mechanical better (i.e. bigger/more pistons, etc)...price is definitely higher. Will probably go the paint/powder coat route if I want color!
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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I'd say powder coat them. Better end result. Dont forget to do the brackets while you're at it.

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Originally Posted by Shane_S
Color only. Oh and the price, lol.

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By price do you mean that the red ones are cheaper. I bought all four, loaded (brackets and pads) brand new for $320.
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By price do you mean that the red ones are cheaper. I bought all four, loaded (brackets and pads) brand new for $320.
Yep, that's about what I can find for a set...about $300. However, I can get my existing calipers/brackets powdered coated for about half that ($150), so if there isn't any advantage, I'll probably go that route.
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Yep, that's about what I can find for a set...about $300. However, I can get my existing calipers/brackets powdered coated for about half that ($150), so if there isn't any advantage, I'll probably go that route.
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Thats what I'd have done, but I needed my grey calipers for another car.
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I've painted several sets with excellent results and endurance. $15 +/- for the DupliColor kit plus $6 for 2 cans of brake cleaner. The problem I see with powdercoating is the labor to remove and completely disassemble calipers. Gas to and from powder coater and then reassembly. You will also need a bottle of brake fluid to fill and bleed the brakes. Just my unsolicited opinion.

I was under the assumption that the Z06 rotors were larger and the calipers bigger. Well good luck and let us know the final results.
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