? about rotors and calipers...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Mechanicsburg PA
The stock C5 size rotor is 12.75 x 1.25, the C6 base is the same. The C6 Z51 is 13.37 x 1.25 and will bolt right up with a different bracket. The C6 base and Z51 calipers are a slight redesign from the C5, they are stiffer and hold up better on the race track.
The C6 Z06 of course is a whole different animal.
For most uses you would gain nothing with going to C6 non-Z06 calipers and rotors.
The C6 Z06 of course is a whole different animal.
For most uses you would gain nothing with going to C6 non-Z06 calipers and rotors.
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Many ppl put the C6 caliper on the C5. The C6 caliper is a little stronger in the construction.
The C6Z51 is just a slightly larger rotor which needs a different caliper bracket, but the same caliper
The C6Z51 is just a slightly larger rotor which needs a different caliper bracket, but the same caliper
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Le Mans Master
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When do you know for sure when calipers need replacing from spread--is it just a pad taper thing?
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