handy andy

I'm upgarading my C05 Z06 brakes to C6 Z06 big brakes. The brake lines are different at the frame connection. Is there a conversion kit? Or what will I need to connect to the frame lines? Handy Andy

hklvette

I don't know diddly about the swap specifics, but are you unable to use the C5 flex lines to hook up to the calipers? Not sure if they have the right fitting or not...

Tom@Zip

C5 Stainless Lines.

Not sure who's kit you've got, but you will need to use the C5 Lines.

Hope this helps,
Tom@Zip
1-800-962-9632 ext 240

'Shifter

Just found this out the hard way....I ordered in the C6 Z06 s/s lines from StopTech. and they are 10x1.0 female inverted flare vs the C5's 10x1.0 female bubble flare. I thought I had researched this swap very well, but missed this little tidbit.

thefasteddy

so just to be clear all i need to convert from c5 non z brakes to c6z is the stainless c5 brake lines and that's it?

thx

olbear1962

Short answer, yes. I am doing the same conversion.

The calipers bolt straight on. As tom@zip mentioned stainless lines with the C5 fitting. I purchased mine from Doug Rippie, one of our vendors, with great service.
Obviously other items needed are the C6z06 rotors and larger wheels to clear the front rotors.

skydiven4fun

I just did this myself (your going to love it), I was lucky enough to guy a kit that came with everything including the Motul fluid, hawk pads and the precut braided lines, it was a perfect fit and loos and performs awesome.
Make sure you take the time to apply a good coat of high heat black (or whatever) to the primed areas of the center of the hubs, it will keep it from showing signs of age longer and looks great

thefasteddy

Looks great, thanks for the tips

john8642

What size wheels do you need for C6Z brakes?

olbear1962

Min. 18" on the front. I am fitting TSW's 18" on the front and have clearance. I believe that some wheels can interfere have to check their rim profile, offset etc.