C6 Z06 brakes installed on 2001 Z06

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05-15-2019, 10:20 AM

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Bill Curlee

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So, Have you noticed a positive improvement in braking with the C6 swap???

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05-17-2019, 08:21 PM

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I've seen that 50lb gain in weight posted, before. What's the weight difference, between a C5 and C6Z caliper? What's the weight difference, between a stock 12.8" C5 brake rotor and a 14" C6Z unit?

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Oem C5 front rotors weigh 18.9lbs/ea
Oem C6Z front rotors weigh 26.5lbs/ea

Oem front C5 calipers w/bracket weigh 10.1lbs/ea
Oem front C6Z calipers weigh 11.4lbs/ea

50lbs difference? Not even close, more like less than 20lbs, total.

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05-17-2019, 09:47 PM

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you need to factor in the rears as well and the pads, not sure if there's any difference but it's worth noting... I don't remember the exact weight but I know it was easily more than 20lbs total... my car was n/a at the time and I could definitely notice the extra weight but I have since added more power, lighter rotors, and got used to it so it's not an issue now

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