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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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I did a search but found no posts on the subject... I want to hear from you C5 guys who have done brake upgrades. I've decided to throw some machine gray C6 Z06 wheels on my coupe. While I'm at it I figure I'll throw on a C5 Z06 brake upgrade (little lighter on the budget compared to Baer, Brembo, and Willwood). Anybody upgrade to the C5 Z06 brakes? Likes, dislikes, or regrets? Will I have fitment issues with the new wheels?

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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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The only difference in the C5 Z06 brakes is the calipers are painted red. Same caliper, same rotor as any other C5 model.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Do you mean c6z brakes? If not, SS lines and better pads would be a good upgrade and light on the wallet.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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You already have C5 ZO6 brakes on your C5.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark C5
The only difference in the C5 Z06 brakes is the calipers are painted red. Same caliper, same rotor as any other C5 model.
Yup, however the pad compounds are different on the Z06 vs the standard unit.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by KrispyZ06
Yup, however the pad compounds are different on the Z06 vs the standard unit.
So he needs to just change the pads.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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So he needs to just change the pads.
That is correct!

But if he is changing pad compounds he might as well look at the offerings from some other companies. I have used HAWK in other vehicles and have been pleased.
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and fresh brake fluid
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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just paint your red... not worth the money to buy the same calipers just already painted red...
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Just to clarify - http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-433-10380.html

MidAmerica calls it the GM matched performance package. All oem Z06 equipment. I would probably pick up some braided brake lines as well. What do you guys think? I'm digging those drilled and slotted rotors.
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Originally Posted by bmkerrdog
Just to clarify - http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-433-10380.html

MidAmerica calls it the GM matched performance package. All oem Z06 equipment. I would probably pick up some braided brake lines as well. What do you guys think? I'm digging those drilled and slotted rotors.
Waste of money at a grand...pick up the same rotors and pads from Gene Culley (GM parts house) for about $400, and then paint your stock calipers if you have to have red.
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