Difference between C-5 & C-6 Caliper
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Difference between C-5 & C-6 Caliper
I am trying to improve my C-5 brake calipers. I am asking
anyone if they know the demensions of the C-6 Z-51
caliper? Are they better than the C-5 caliper. I have CCW
505A's 19x11 wheels and the rear calipers if changed
would require spacers if I use the C-6 Z-o6 caliper. The
C-6 Z-51 would fit according to John (CCW). Anybody
have other idea's about caliper's that are larger and
don't cost $4000 ?
Thank you for your help
Looking for better brakes.
AS always------road pilot
anyone if they know the demensions of the C-6 Z-51
caliper? Are they better than the C-5 caliper. I have CCW
505A's 19x11 wheels and the rear calipers if changed
would require spacers if I use the C-6 Z-o6 caliper. The
C-6 Z-51 would fit according to John (CCW). Anybody
have other idea's about caliper's that are larger and
don't cost $4000 ?
Thank you for your help
Looking for better brakes.
AS always------road pilot
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BB packages can be pricey. My Wilwoods 6/4 were bought under $4000, and heck the C6 Z06 brakes are much cheaper, but the main issue with BB kits is that most will not fit a 17/18 wheel, so you're forced to get bigger wheels which compounds the cost.
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might want to check out these... high quality and you can keep the stock sizes...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1569577538-post22.html
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I am trying to improve my C-5 brake calipers. I am asking
anyone if they know the demensions of the C-6 Z-51
caliper? Are they better than the C-5 caliper. I have CCW
505A's 19x11 wheels and the rear calipers if changed
would require spacers if I use the C-6 Z-o6 caliper. The
C-6 Z-51 would fit according to John (CCW). Anybody
have other idea's about caliper's that are larger and
don't cost $4000 ?
Thank you for your help
Looking for better brakes.
AS always------road pilot
anyone if they know the demensions of the C-6 Z-51
caliper? Are they better than the C-5 caliper. I have CCW
505A's 19x11 wheels and the rear calipers if changed
would require spacers if I use the C-6 Z-o6 caliper. The
C-6 Z-51 would fit according to John (CCW). Anybody
have other idea's about caliper's that are larger and
don't cost $4000 ?
Thank you for your help
Looking for better brakes.
AS always------road pilot
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Yes, because you get a bigger sweep area which in turns helps with disapating heat.
Look into the Wilwood 13" package for the street. The calipers are thinner than the race one's and will fit behind stock Z06 rims.
Also a more agressive brake pad, tire(R-compound) and brake fluid like Motul RBF 600 will help a lot.
Look into the Wilwood 13" package for the street. The calipers are thinner than the race one's and will fit behind stock Z06 rims.
Also a more agressive brake pad, tire(R-compound) and brake fluid like Motul RBF 600 will help a lot.
