C5 Brake Upgrade
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100% the best, worth the cost and their design makes an easy install.
http://www.dougrippie.com/drm-stainl...el-brake-lines
http://www.dougrippie.com/drm-stainl...el-brake-lines
Last edited by byte_me; Jan 25, 2020 at 11:28 AM.
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100% the best, worth the cost and their design makes an easy install.
http://www.dougrippie.com/drm-stainl...el-brake-lines
http://www.dougrippie.com/drm-stainl...el-brake-lines
https://www.corvettemods.com/C5-Corv...it_p_5124.html
I used these from corvette mods. I’ve compared these to the StopTech ones on Amazon. Couldn’t determine a real advantage between the two. Personally I believe they are all pretty much similar in manufacturing.
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The DRM line are well worth the money. Trust me- you don’t want to cheap out on brake components let alone your Corvette.
Last edited by byte_me; Jan 25, 2020 at 05:12 PM.
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Well. I haven’t had any issue with the service or quality of the parts I received from corvette mods. Do your research; ask questions. Paying more doesn’t always mean better.
Can someone supply a link or info on this forum with issues on the corvette mods SS lines? I’m not doubting anyone; I just want to see for myself. Is there a comparison to all SS lines somewhere? Anyone have issues with the StopTech lines you find on Amazon? I have a set on the front of my car. Look nice and they do the job. What makes one SS line better than an other?
Can someone supply a link or info on this forum with issues on the corvette mods SS lines? I’m not doubting anyone; I just want to see for myself. Is there a comparison to all SS lines somewhere? Anyone have issues with the StopTech lines you find on Amazon? I have a set on the front of my car. Look nice and they do the job. What makes one SS line better than an other?
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Plus the ends of the DRM lines have 90° fittings on them that lend to better alignment when installing (at least on the front) to not bind or make contact with the steering components when you increase the brake size like the C6 Z06 calipers that are huge in comparison to C5 or even C6 Z51.
it’s the attention to detail. I would not hesitate to put them on my car. I’ve done 2 C5’s and a base C6 with this C6 Z06 brake upgrade and all using these lines and fitment has been excellent.
it’s the attention to detail. I would not hesitate to put them on my car. I’ve done 2 C5’s and a base C6 with this C6 Z06 brake upgrade and all using these lines and fitment has been excellent.
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Powder Coated C6 Z51 from TPS Motorsports.
Bang for the Buck choice in terms of price, performance & looks, for the street imo,
with caliper color, rotor style (slotted, drilled, drilled & slotted) and pad options.
My .02
Bang for the Buck choice in terms of price, performance & looks, for the street imo,
with caliper color, rotor style (slotted, drilled, drilled & slotted) and pad options.
My .02
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Last edited by STRMLNE; Jan 26, 2020 at 03:38 PM.
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Really like the look and pricing, however I don't have a set of C6 set to send in for exchange. Only have the stock C5 hardware currently on the car.
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ask TPS, they might take your c5 set as a core with a slight upcharge to go to the c6 stuff
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TPS wouldn't make a deal with me on the C6 Z51 set either. It was very annoying but I get it and I took my money elsewhere as I had no other choice. I ended up buying them from an ebay seller that seems to deal in refurbished brake parts and have been very satisfied with them over the course of the last 2+ years.
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I would say pick up the grand sport calipers they can be used with your current rotor no other changes just make sure they fit your wheel! You can use stock rotor 15 inch drill slots are much lighter then the c6’s or 7 except the carbon fiber ones !
