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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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would z51 rotors work on a base with the stock calipers and pads and rims?

or would something need to be changed?

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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Yes!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...t-base-c6.html
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Yes.

Here's the kit from partstaxi.com as example:

z51brakekit

Each $542.81

OE Parts to upgrade your base C6 to the larger rotors of the Z51

This kit includes all 4 caliper mounting brackets, and all 4 Z51 rotors. You will use your existing caliper and pads. Rotors are zinc coated to prevent rusting.

Z51 Front and Rear Brake Kit
2 89060328 Front Rotors
2 89060329 Rear Rotors
2 88964166 Front Caliper Brackets
2 88964167 Rear Caliper Brackets
http://orders.partstaxi.com/partloca...subcat2=167752
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The Z51 front and rear caliper brackets are REQUIRED! Every thing else bolts right up.

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you will need the z51 caliper brackets
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All you need are a set of Z51 sized rotors and Z51 brackets. I would not recommend drilled rotors however. DBA makes some great rotors. For brackets, check out the BST forum. Usually a set there. I think there is a forum member that even will provide the brackets freshly powder coated and take your base brackets as a core.
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