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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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Will the stock C5 rotors work with a swap to the C5 Z06 calipers?
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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Yes they will, the only difference in the c5 and c5 z06 calipers are that the z06 calipers are painted red.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chefgordiemac
Thanks much
Looking to update my 98 C5
might as well update with a c6z06 Caliper, c5z caliper is just painted with better pads
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kreeess
might as well update with a c6z06 Caliper, c5z caliper is just painted with better pads
That would require larger wheels than the stock C5 comes with.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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That would require larger wheels than the stock C5 comes with.
true... I guess i meant to say... if he was looking to "update/upgrade" haha that would definitely be a Wheel/Brakes update
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Originally Posted by Kreeess
true... I guess i meant to say... if he was looking to "update/upgrade" haha that would definitely be a Wheel/Brakes update
Might as well toss in a set of Baer Eradispeed rotors while you're at it.


Btw, I was surprised to see the city you live in. I lived in Pinole for several years when I was growing up. Haven't heard of the city Hercules since I left there.
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Might as well toss in a set of Baer Eradispeed rotors while you're at it.


Btw, I was surprised to see the city you live in. I lived in Pinole for several years when I was growing up. Haven't heard of the city Hercules since I left there.
wow Pinole? thats literally mins away from where I live, lol Hercules is such a small town I guess when people try to explain where they live they generally would say Richmond or maybe Vallejo.. the bigger cities, but yeah small world Hercules and Pinole really expanded within the past decade.
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If you are looking to upgrade for spirited street driving only, then the Baer Eradispeed rotors are great but DO NOT rely on them for serious performance braking. I put a brand new set on my twin turbo C5. Performed the proper pad bedding procedure then took the car to the Texas Mile. Made 6 passes all between 195 and 202 MPH. There was no less than 4 hours between each pass so plenty of slow cooling time. Upon inspection once I returned home with the car, I found that every rotor had cracked at most of the drilled holes. Stopping power was great, but after talking to other Texas Milers, I am finding that drilled rotors are not a good idea. So I am back in the market for some slotted (only) rotors and my money spent on the Baer stuff is down the drain. Just trying to let folks know what to expect before they spend their hard earned money.
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