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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Will a stock C6 rotor fit on a C5?
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Yes, but you will need a bigger front wheel (C6's come with 18 inch front wheels). Also, Z51 C6 rotors are larger than "base C6 rotors".

Check out this thread, it includes parts needed and prices:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-their-c5.html

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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Here are the sizes:

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Front / Rear
C5 12.8 X 1.19 inches/ 12.0 X 1.02 inches
C6 Base 12.8 X 1.26 /12 X 1
C6 Z51 13.4 X 1.26 /13 X 1
C6 Z06 14 X 1.3 /13.4 X 1
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