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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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I currently have an 05 Z51 and just upgraded the brakes with stainless lines, an air duct kit, and Hawk pads. I didn't replace the calibers or rotors yet since everything is still working good.

I want to keep the stock rims. I just really like them, but I want to eventually upgrade my calibers and was wondering what everyone suggests. I figure a rotor upgrade will be no big deal, but I will need calibers that will fit my rims.

Any advice is much appreciated!

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Originally Posted by jsbwac
I currently have an 05 Z51 and just upgraded the brakes with stainless lines, an air duct kit, and Hawk pads. I didn't replace the calibers or rotors yet since everything is still working good.

I want to keep the stock rims. I just really like them, but I want to eventually upgrade my calibers and was wondering what everyone suggests. I figure a rotor upgrade will be no big deal, but I will need calibers that will fit my rims.

Any advice is much appreciated!
you probably won't have to change your calipers, but I don't know if your going to have to change your calibers?
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Originally Posted by jsbwac
I currently have an 05 Z51 and just upgraded the brakes with stainless lines, an air duct kit, and Hawk pads. I didn't replace the calibers or rotors yet since everything is still working good.

I want to keep the stock rims. I just really like them, but I want to eventually upgrade my calibers and was wondering what everyone suggests. I figure a rotor upgrade will be no big deal, but I will need calibers that will fit my rims.

Any advice is much appreciated!
It's not worth upgrading your calipers if you're going to keep the stock rims in my opinion. Go with a decent slotted two-piece rotor and change your fluid for something better. If that doesn't suffice and you want a big brake kit, you'll have to change the wheels to accomodate one.

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